Good Motive but Bad Design - Pitfalls in MPU Usage in Embedded Systems in the Wild

Explore a comprehensive 32-minute conference talk from Black Hat that delves into the critical role of Memory Protection Units (MPUs) in securing Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Investigate the adoption and implementation of MPUs across leading microcontroller operating systems, examining their effectiveness in achieving claimed security requirements. Gain insights into potential vulnerabilities and design pitfalls in MPU usage within embedded systems. Learn from the research findings of Le Guan, Zhouqi Jiang, and Wei Zhou as they analyze the security implications of MPU integration in the rapidly expanding IoT landscape.

Good Motive but Bad Design: Pitfalls in MPU Usage in Embedded Systems in the Wild