Kernel Security - Johnathan Nicholson

Explore kernel security fundamentals in this 38-minute talk by Johnathan Nicholson. Delve into general kernel security concepts, gain basic knowledge about modules, understand the Dirty COW vulnerability, and learn about access control mechanisms. Discover various kernel types, with a focus on Linux, and examine file systems and memory management. Investigate techniques for reducing attack vectors and implementing kernel scanning. Gain insights into Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) and the concept of microkernels. Enhance your understanding of operating system security and protection strategies for critical system components.

Introduction
What this talk is not
Agenda
What is Kernel
Types of Kernels
Linux
Modules
File systems
Reducing attack vectors
Memory management
Copyonwrite
Dirty Cal
What can we do
Kernel Scanning
Security Enhance Plex
Micro Kernel