A Sense of Self for Bootloaders - No More Magical Writes

Explore bootloader security in this 57-minute conference talk from TROOPERS17. Delve into Rebecca "bx" Shapiro's presentation on enhancing bootloader self-awareness to eliminate vulnerable "magical writes." Learn about cutting-edge techniques for improving the security posture of bootloaders, a critical component in system initialization. Gain insights into potential attack vectors and defensive strategies for protecting the boot process. Suitable for IT security professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in low-level system security.