Unlocking Security: Integrating Self-Encrypting Drives with LUKS2 Format

Explore the integration of self-encrypting drives with LUKS2 format in this conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2024. Delve into the recent advancements in the cryptsetup project, which now supports OPAL2 standardized self-encrypting drives within the LUKS2 format. Examine the series of improvements in the Linux kernel that paved the way for this integration. Gain insights into how OPAL2 drives can enhance data-at-rest encryption security and benefit both personal laptop users and enterprise customers. Witness a live demonstration of seamless LUKS2 OPAL2 device integration in the current Fedora distribution, showcasing its out-of-the-box functionality. Learn from speaker Ondřej Kozina about the evolution of Full Disk Encryption (FDE) in Linux distributions and the potential impact of this new feature on meeting FDE compliance criteria.