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The tools, frameworks and reading I use and recommend for security, automation and AI work. No filler — only what earns its place.

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AI & LLM Tools

LangChain

Agent orchestration framework for building multi-step LLM pipelines with tool use and memory.

OPEN SOURCE

AutoGen

Microsoft's multi-agent conversation framework. Build networks of specialized agents that collaborate on complex tasks.

MICROSOFT

Chroma DB

Lightweight open-source vector database for RAG pipelines. Simple API, fast embeddings, local or cloud.

OPEN SOURCE

Guardrails AI

Output validation and safety layer for LLM pipelines. Enforce structured outputs and block hallucinations.

SAFETY

Cybersecurity Tools

Nmap / NSE

Network discovery and security auditing. The foundational recon tool — from SYN scans to full NSE scripting.

RECON

Wazuh

Open-source SIEM and XDR. Unified threat detection, log analysis, and compliance monitoring for hybrid environments.

SIEM / XDR

YARA Rules Engine

Pattern matching for malware identification. Write, test, and deploy detection signatures across endpoint fleets.

MALWARE

Velociraptor

Endpoint visibility and incident response platform. DFIR at scale — live forensics, hunt queries, and artifact collection.

DFIR

Reference Frameworks & Standards

Recommended Reading

The Art of Intrusion — Kevin Mitnick

Real-world social engineering and penetration stories. Foundational reading for red team thinking.

PENTESTING

Designing Machine Learning Systems — Chip Huyen

Production ML systems from data ingestion to monitoring. Practical and business-grounded.

AI / ML

Zero Trust Networks — Evan Gilman & Doug Barth

The definitive guide to Zero Trust architecture. From principles to implementation patterns.

ARCHITECTURE