Episode 69: Debugging Tools for Vulnerability Analysts

Not every vulnerability is easy to spot—some require stepping into the execution environment itself. This episode introduces you to common debugging tools like Immunity Debugger and GNU Debugger (GDB), which are used to examine running applications, monitor memory usage, and identify how software behaves when it encounters unexpected input.

While these tools are more commonly associated with reverse engineering and exploit development, CySA+ expects candidates to understand what they do, when they’re used, and how analysts may leverage them during deeper analysis or adversary emulation. This episode won’t teach you assembly—but it will help you grasp how low-level analysis supports vulnerability research and incident response. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com