From a Security Expert's Diary: DOs and DON'Ts When Choosing Software for Embedded Products

Explore practical advice on selecting software packages for embedded products in this 39-minute Linux Foundation conference talk. Learn about the impact of hardware features, operating system choices, and update systems on product security. Discover common errors to avoid and gain insights from examples in the Eclipse Oniro project and Yocto Project ecosystem. Understand the differences between general-purpose, custom-built, and specialized distributions. Evaluate software modules, assess package support and maintenance, and grasp the importance of update systems and secure boot. Follow the speaker's journey through various project stages, from initial distribution selection to component addition and updates, concluding with a Q&A session.

Intro
Day 1 of the project
Day 3 the distribution
Day 17 adding layers
Day 27 adding components
Day 79 updates
Day 97
Conclusion
Questions