Kernel Integrity and Real-Time Systems

This lecture delves into the critical properties of kernel integrity and the verification of kernel specifications to ensure system security. The instructor explains the importance of proving functional correctness, memory safety, and termination in building real systems. The lecture also covers the concepts of integrity, availability, confidentiality, and timeliness in the context of a capability-based system. The discussion extends to the verification of worst-case execution times for building real-time systems, emphasizing the need for trustworthy hardware and software components. The lecture concludes with insights into synthesizing device drivers and file systems from high-level specifications to enhance system trustworthiness.