Towards Secure Container Infrastructure on RISC-V - The Development from Rust VMM to Kata Containers

Explore the development of secure container infrastructure on RISC-V architecture through this 31-minute conference talk that traces the evolution from RustVMM to Kata Containers. Learn about the proposed RustVMM-based virtualization software stack designed to integrate lightweight hypervisors including Cloud-Hypervisor, Dragonball, Firecracker, and StratoVirt with Kata-Containers specifically for RISC-V platforms. Discover how this comprehensive Rust virtualization software stack targets future RISC-V SoCs compliant with RVA23 specification and server platform standards, leveraging H Extension for strong isolation and AIA (Advanced Interrupt Architecture) for enhanced MSI delivery and accelerated interrupt handling. Understand the proactive development approach that involves upstream contributions ahead of RISC-V hardware availability to ensure "plug-and-play" readiness for future chip implementations, addressing the emerging need for secure container infrastructure as the computing industry advances toward more secure infrastructures.