With the advent of verified/secure boot, bootloaders have become critical components in the chain of trust for embedded Linux systems. This talk will explore common security issues in verified boot implementations and provide an in-depth analysis of vulnerabilities found in popular bootloaders. Attendees will learn about the implications of these vulnerabilities and practical mitigation strategies to enhance device security.
Richard is co-founder of sigma star gmbh where he offers consulting services around Linux and IT security. Upstream he maintains various subsystems of the Linux kernel such as UserModeLinux and UBIFS. Beside of low level and security aspects of computers he enjoys growing lithops.