Rust in the Linux Kernel: A New Era for Cloud Native Performance and Security

In this 10-minute keynote presentation from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025, Greg Kroah-Hartman, Linux Kernel Maintainer and Fellow at The Linux Foundation, explores the integration of Rust programming language into the Linux kernel and its implications for cloud native performance and security. Discover how this significant development marks a new era for the Linux ecosystem, potentially enhancing both the performance capabilities and security posture of cloud native applications. Learn about the technical challenges, benefits, and future roadmap of Rust in the kernel from one of the most authoritative voices in Linux kernel development.