Using a Cloud to Manage a Cloud

Explore how QubesOS, a Xen-based desktop operating system, can simplify cloud management in this 21-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au 2020. Learn about QubesOS's architecture, which uses hypervisor-backed containers called 'Qubes', and discover how OrionVM, a wholesale cloud infrastructure provider, leverages this system to streamline sysadmin tasks. Gain insights into QubesOS's features, including network isolation, vault isolation, USB isolation, and hardware isolation. Understand the concept of disposable qubes and the process of converting to trusted PDFs. Examine the benefits and challenges of using QubesOS for cloud management, and identify areas that still require improvement. This presentation offers valuable information for IT professionals interested in innovative approaches to cloud infrastructure management and security.

Intro
Threat model
Is it usable?
Firefox and a password manager
Network isolation
Vault isolation
USB isolation
Hardware isolation
Qubes video call
Disposable qube
Convert to trusted PDF
Qube Manager
Help wanted