What is Linux Kernel Keystore and Why You Should Use It in Your Next Application

Discover the power of Linux kernel keystore and its potential to revolutionize application security in this 55-minute conference talk from NDC Techtown. Explore how this full-featured keystore enables applications to securely store and share credentials, secrets, and cryptographic keys without directly handling sensitive data. Learn about its advantages in post-heartbleed and cloud-native environments, where service-to-service authentication is crucial. Understand how the Linux keystore can protect against out-of-bounds memory access vulnerabilities and eliminate the need for SSH agents. Delve into its integration capabilities with specialized security hardware like TPMs and HSMs, and its potential as a cornerstone for corporate key management systems. Gain insights into enhancing the security of your next application by leveraging this often-overlooked Linux feature.

What is Linux kernel keystore and why you should use it in your next application - Ignat Korchagin