The Embedded Linux Security Handbook: Fortify your embedded Linux systems from design to deployment-finelybook

The Embedded Linux Security Handbook: Fortify your embedded Linux systems from design to deployment

Author: Matt St. Onge

Publisher finelybook 出版社:‏ ‎ Packt Publishing

Edition 版本:‏ N/A

Publication Date 出版日期:‏ 2025-04-10

Language 语言: Packt Publishing (April 10, 2025)

Print Length 页数: English

ISBN-10: 278 pages

ISBN-13: 1835885640

Book Description

Written by Linux and open-source expert Matt St. Onge, this definitive guide helps you build and secure Linux-based appliances capable of withstanding the latest cyber threats

“In the face of growing cybersecurity threats, this book by Matt St. Onge fills a critical gap by providing a comprehensive guide to Linux security tailored for those who build and maintain embedded Linux systems or appliances.”– Rama Krishnan, Senior Director of Engineering, Veritas Technologies

All formats include a free PDF and an invitation to the Embedded System Professionals community

Book Description

As embedded Linux systems power countless devices in our daily lives, they’ve become prime targets for cyberattacks. In this in-depth guide to safeguarding your Linux devices, the author leverages his 30+ years of technology experience to help you mitigate the risks associated with hardware and software vulnerabilities.

This book introduces you to the world of embedded systems, the brains behind your everyday appliances. It takes you through the different types of embedded systems, their uses, and the platforms they run on while addressing their unique security challenges and support considerations. You’ll learn to build a successful, secure, and user-friendly solution by exploring the critical hardware and software components that form the foundation of a secure appliance. We won’t forget the human element either; you’ll find out how to configure your system to prevent user errors and maintain its integrity. The book lets you put your newfound knowledge into action, guiding you through designing a robust build chain that supports the entire life cycle of your appliance solution, enabling seamless updates without your direct involvement.

By the end of this book, you’ll be able to adapt your appliance to the ever-evolving threat landscape, ensuring its continued security and functionality in real-world conditions.

What you will learn

Understand how to determine the optimal hardware platform based on design criteria
Recognize the importance of security by design in embedded systems
Implement advanced security measures such as TPM, LUKS encryption, and secure boot processes
Discover best practices for secure life cycle management, including appliance update and upgrade mechanisms
Create a secure software supply chain efficiently
Implement childproofing by controlling access and resources on the appliance

Who this book is for

This book helps embedded systems professionals, embedded software engineers, and Linux security professionals gain the skills needed to address critical security requirements during the design, development, and testing of software for embedded systems. If you’re a product manager or architect, this book will teach you how to identify and integrate essential security features based on the specific platforms and their intended users.

Welcome to the Cyber Security Landscape
Security Starts at the Design Table
Applying Design Requirements Criteria – Hardware Selection
Applying Design Requirements Criteria – The Operating System
Basic Needs in my Build Chain
Trusted Platform Module
Disk Encryption
Boot, BIOS, and Firmware Security
RPM-OSTREE and the Immutable Operating System
Child-proofing the solution – protecting the device from the End-User & their environment
Knowing the threat landscape – staying informed
Are my devices’ communications and interactions secure?
Applying Government Security Standards – Systems Hardening
Customer & Community feedback loops help keep your solution secure

Review

“In the face of growing cybersecurity threats, this book fills a critical gap by providing a comprehensive guide to Linux security tailored for those who build and maintain embedded Linux systems or appliances.

What makes this book stand out is Matt’s ability to draw on his experience to offer actionable advice and best practices to continuously improve appliance security through their entire lifecycle and navigate the complex economic and regulatory environment. This book goes beyond immediate threats, addressing the longer-term challenges of designing and keeping systems safe and secure, and provides the knowledge and tools you need to protect your systems in today’s complex security threat environment.

Matt’s experience, coupled with his strong commitment to the Linux community, ensures that this book will serve as both a foundational text and a practical guide to securing Linux environments at every level.

It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to The Embedded Linux Security Handbook by Matt St. Onge. I am confident that you will find this book not only informative but also essential to your work in securing Linux systems.”

Rama Krishnan, Senior Director of Engineering, Veritas Technologies

About the Author

Matt St. Onge is an Associate Principal Solutions Architect at Red Hat, focused on providing enablement through their Embedded Systems partner program. Since 2015, his activities at Red Hat have ranged from best practices sessions to design reviews and even leading rapid prototyping workshops. Matt has assisted hundreds of product teams over the past decade in building quality, secure Linux appliances. Matt has been active in the open source and Linux communities for over 30 years by contributing to solutions via GitHub, creating new projects for the benefit of the embedded systems community, and hosting webinars and user group meetings. When not building solutions in the lab, Matt can be found hiking with his dog in the mountains, golfing, or cooking elaborate meals on the grill for his extended family.

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The Embedded Linux Security Handbook: Fortify your embedded Linux systems from design to deployment