Device Identities on Development and Fully Reprogrammable Systems

Explore device identity management challenges in RIOT-style embedded systems through this 22-minute conference talk from RIOT Summit 2025. Learn how traditional security bootstrapping methods designed for single-purpose devices fall short when applied to the typical developer workflow of repeatedly flashing different applications and demo programs onto the same board. Examine existing approaches to device identity problems and discover how these solutions can be adapted for cross-application RIOT development workflows. Understand the unique security considerations that arise when working with fully reprogrammable systems versus fixed-purpose embedded devices. Gain insights into creating secure-by-default embedded systems that maintain proper device identities across multiple application deployments, addressing both experienced developer needs and newcomer workflow requirements in the RIOT ecosystem.