Toward a Trustable, Self-Hosting Computer System

Explore the concept of creating a trustworthy, self-hosting computer system in this IEEE conference talk. Delve into the prevalence of computers in modern society, potential hardware attacks, and the development of a self-hosting environment. Examine the process of hardware development, trust bootstrapping, and system optimization. Learn about the challenges of declaring a system safe, running Linux on custom hardware, and addressing trust issues. Gain insights into the ideal of a utopian computing environment and the role of FPGA reprogramming in achieving this goal.

Intro
Computers are Everywhere
Hardware Attacks
Self Hosting Environment
Hardware Development
Trust
Bootstrap
Block Diagram
Performance
Optimization
Conclusion
Declaring it Safe
Running Linux
Trust Issues
The Utopia
FPGA Reprogramming