Do you know the SeL4 microkernel? The Linux Foundation is partnering with Data61, a digitally specialized division of the Australian National Science Agency, the Commonwealth Office for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIRO), to promote the new kernel of the seL4 operating system. But seL4 is not related to Linux.
However, the SeL4 microkernel could theoretically be used as the basis for Linux and other Unix-related operating systems.
For example, it is considered to be used in functional Gnu Hurd's system Richard M Stallman. Now, with the latest version and wider support, seL4 can be deployed more widely. But let's see more details about the kernel it is designed for better safety.
This nucleus is a member of the family L4 microkernel.
SeL4 is a mathematically proven error-free operating system kernel. It is designed to impose strong security features.
Data61 claims to be the first operating system in the world to be mathematically proven, and the only operating system to have proven security capabilities and very high performance. In the future it will support very critical real-time systems.
Ο Linux Foundation will participate in the new body SeL4 Foundation.
"He will support the SeL4 foundation and community by providing expertise and services to increase community engagement, contributors and system adopters, helping the operating system environment reach the next level," said Michael Dolan,
Founding members include Data61, UNSW Sydney, HENSOLDT Cyber GmbH, Ghost Locomotion, Cog Systems and DornerWorks.
SeL4 will be used in critical real-time computing systems where the highest possible security is needed. It is expected to be used in fields such as avionics, autonomous vehicles, medical Appliances, vital infrastructure and of course defense.
In a statement, Carl L. Nerup, CEO of Cog Systems, said:
"SeL4 has set a new standard for high reliability for integrated solutions on connected devices. It enables us to offer commercial solutions that meet the stringent requirements associated with formal verification to provide a certified approach that meets the highest standards of security and protection on the market today. ”
