Embedded Systems

Getting started with CHERIoT-RTOS

Getting started with CHERIoT-RTOS

As the number of small, internet connected devices grows, the security of these devices becomes increasingly important. Research published by Microsoft found that 70% of all CVEs they assigned arose from memory safety issues. This is a figure that has remained stable over the last decade. As smart devices begin to enter our homes and become a part of our every day lives, addressing this class of security vulnerabilities is a big step towards ensuring smart devices remain secure.

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Getting Started with CHERI-Zephyr: Setup, Build, and Run

Getting Started with CHERI-Zephyr: Setup, Build, and Run

The University of Birmingham recently received funding to continue developing CHERI support in the Zephyr RTOS. This is part of a wider £21 million investment from UKRI to back the development of CHERI-enabled hardware and the surrounding software ecosystem.

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