Billy McCourt

Billy McCourt is a Principal Security Researcher at Finite State, bringing over 20 years of experience in reverse engineering and security research, with a strong focus on static vulnerability analysis and open-source vulnerability detection. Previously, they held roles at BlackBerry, including Distinguished Security Researcher and Security Researcher, where they contributed to strategies for enhancing cybersecurity and provided secure coding guidance. Billy has also worked as a Senior Virus Researcher at Sophos, specializing in malware analysis and detection techniques. They are a passionate innovator with multiple patents related to detection technologies and regularly engage in developing custom printed circuit boards.