Laser Beams and Light Streams - Building Affordable Light-Based Hardware Security Tooling

Learn to build affordable light-based hardware security tools in this conference talk that explores the intersection of laser technology and cybersecurity. Discover the history of light-based memory manipulation, including EEPROM and UV erasure techniques, while exploring practical applications for modern security research. Explore how to construct budget-friendly hacker tools for laser fault injection that can replicate expensive laboratory equipment functionality. Examine methods for detecting hardware malware and identifying supply chain chip replacements using laser-based analysis techniques. Master laser logic state imaging approaches that enable detailed hardware inspection and vulnerability assessment. Understand how inexpensive DIY alternatives can achieve results comparable to advanced hardware security laboratories, making sophisticated analysis techniques accessible to security researchers and penetration testers working with limited budgets.