AMD x86 Memory Encryption Technologies - Secure Memory Encryption and Virtualization

Explore AMD's innovative x86 memory encryption technologies in this informative conference talk by David Kaplan. Gain insights into Secure Memory Encryption (SME) and Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV), designed to enhance system security against physical access attacks and provide isolated encrypted virtual machines. Delve into the technical aspects, including ISA changes, security benefits, key management frameworks, and Linux enablement. Learn from Kaplan's expertise as a hardware security architect at AMD, covering topics such as the AMD Secure Processor, hardware architecture, and comparisons with existing technologies. Discover the practical implications for Linux systems and hypervisor modifications, and access public documentation for further understanding of these cutting-edge security features.