AMD Encrypted Virtualization Update

Explore the latest developments in AMD's Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) technology and its Linux support in this informative talk by David Kaplan, AMD Fellow. Gain insights into the current state of hardware and open source software support, with a focus on the new Encrypted State (SEV-ES) feature. Learn about AMD's collaborative efforts to create a multi-vendor standard for VM-to-hypervisor communication for emulated events and the associated challenges. Discover how AMD SEV technology is being applied beyond traditional virtualization, including its potential use in containers like Kata Containers. Delve into topics such as VM exits, standardization efforts, and the future of hardware virtualization. Benefit from Kaplan's extensive experience in developing security technologies across AMD's product line and his insights on memory encryption features.

Introduction
How it works
Demo
Whats been going on
VM Exits
Standardizing
Protocol
Feedback
Containers
Hardware Virtualization
Questions