Secured I/O in the Cloud with NVMe-Over-TCP

Explore the implementation and advantages of secured I/O in cloud environments using NVMe-over-TCP in this informative conference talk. Delve into the suitability of NVMe-over-TCP for cloud-based I/O transport, discussing its hardware-independent nature and easy OS migration capabilities. Examine the security vulnerabilities of plaintext NVMe Qualified Name credentials and learn about recent updates to the NVMe-over-Fabrics specification that address these concerns. Discover the implementation of Diffie-Hellman CHAP protocol for safe credential exchange and validation, as well as TLS encryption for securing entire traffic streams. Gain insights into the challenges and benefits of these technologies through a comprehensive overview and a brief demonstration showcasing their practical applications in cloud computing environments.

Secured I/O in the Cloud with NVMe-Over-TCP - Hannes Reinecke, SUSE Linux