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Docker's LinuxKit launches new Kernal security efforts - Ecks - 06-11-2017
Back in April, when Docker announced its LinuxKit effort, the primary focus appeared to just be [tools for] building a container-optimized Linux distribution. As it turns out, security is also a core focus -- with LinuxKit now incubating multiple efforts to help boost Linux kernel security. Among those efforts is the Wireguard next generation VPN that could one day replace IPsec. "Wireguard is a new VPN for Linux using the cryptography that is behind some of the really good secure messaging apps like Signal," said Nathan McCauley, Director of Security at Docker Inc.
Read more : http://www.eweek.com/security/docker-aims-to-improve-linux-kernel-security-with-linuxkit
RE: Docker's LinuxKit launches new Kernal security efforts - mothered - 06-11-2017
Interesting Info about WireGuard.
I'm viewing It's homepage at the moment and It seems quite Impressive. There's a lot tech details, so I'll sift through It all later this evening.
Thanks for this.
RE: Docker's LinuxKit launches new Kernal security efforts - Bish0pQ - 06-11-2017
This is actually quite nice, but just keep in mind that nothing is ever 100% secure. Signal was also considered a 100% secure, whilst with latest NSA leaks it was pretty clear that it wasn't as secure as people thought it would be.