What Does Remote Attestation Buy You?

Explore the evolution and modern applications of TPM remote attestation in this 44-minute conference talk from the Linux Plumbers Conference. Delve into how this once-feared technology has transformed from a potential threat to open source software into a valuable tool for enhancing security and system management. Learn about innovative uses of remote attestation, including simplified remote machine deployment, network-based system recovery, automated machine identity token issuance, and trust-based access control for sensitive resources. Discover how a full implementation of remote attestation can be integrated into various layers of the Linux stack, providing new functionality without compromising security or user freedom. Gain insights from Google's Matthew Garrett on leveraging this technology to improve system integrity and management while addressing privacy concerns.