Piotr Król
I am a passionate advocate for open-source firmware solutions, with a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of transparency, innovation, and trustworthiness. At the heart of my journey is 3mdeb, where we've cultivated a vision emphasizing user liberty, simplicity, and privacy.
Building a healthy community is paramount to me. In an era where toxic incentives can drive some communities, I believe in fostering an environment prioritizing genuine collaboration and shared growth. Through events like Dasharo Users Group, Dasharo Developers vPub, Qubes OS Summit, and FOSDEM's Open Source Firmware devroom, we aim to bring together like-minded individuals who share our vision. Our contributions to platforms like OpenSecurityTraining2 further underscore our commitment to knowledge sharing and community building.
As the founder of 3mdeb, my role is not just about overseeing operations but also about embodying the company's vision and mission. From strategic decision-making to understanding the intricacies of our technology, every day presents a new challenge and an opportunity to drive our vision forward.
Beyond my professional pursuits, I'm a casual chess and bridge player, an avid reader, and a nature enthusiast who finds solace in the forest. My interests span across theology, philosophy, and psychology, reflecting my innate curiosity and desire to understand the world around me. Whether it's exploring new technological frontiers or delving into a philosophical text, I approach life with an open mind and a thirst for knowledge.
Sessions
Join us as we inaugurate the Qubes OS Summit 2023 with a hearty welcome, fostering connections and setting the stage for an exchange of ideas over the next few days. Here's a glimpse of what we'll delve into:
- Reminisce the Past: A brief look back at the humble beginnings of the Qubes Summit and the simple idea of trustworthiness that brought us all together.
- Reflect on the Journey: Since we last met, there have been small but significant strides in the Qubes OS community. We'll share the essence of what has changed, the lessons learned, and the paths forged.
- Unfold the Schedule: We’ll unveil our simple yet engaging agenda for the next few days. From enlightening talks through open discussions, design sessions, and hackathon.
- Appreciate the Support: A big shout out to our sponsors who share our common vision for a privacy-centric digital world.
In the collaborative world of technology, progress is forged through partnerships and shared visions. 3mdeb, grounded in this philosophy, has been actively engaging with various stakeholders in its mission to enhance the trustworthiness of computing devices, with a spotlight on client-level solutions. This keynote, to be delivered by the founder of 3mdeb, narrates our collective journey, a path defined by collaborative endeavors, learning from partnerships, and a steadfast commitment to fostering security, privacy, and trust in the Qubes OS ecosystem and beyond. Join us as we share the milestones achieved, the lessons learned, and the road ahead in our collaborative journey towards a more secure and trustworthy computing landscape.
Closing notes
- Day 2 event schedule and organization announcements
- Shout out to the sponsors
Creating and maintaining a Qubes OS configuration is no small feat, especially when striving for consistency across multiple devices or during device migrations. This tutorial delves into a developer's experience using the masterless configuration of SaltStack in Qubes OS to craft and manage a personalized set of AppVMs and TemplateVMs, aligning with a reasonably typical workflow, albeit less paranoid than the one suggested in the Qubes OS guide on organizing your qubes.
This tool will assess how well different hardware setups support platform security features like D-RTM, S-RTM, Intel Boot Guard, AMD Platform Secure Boot, and UEFI Secure Boot, and how they align with Qubes OS security standards. In the future parts of the tools or results reported by it could be presented directly within the Qubes OS User Interface, so users can easily understand the security readiness of their system. Through this session, we hope to take a step towards making security assessment more accessible and straightforward for all Qubes OS users both at the stage of evaluating potential hardware targets as well as for comparison between various vendors.
Platform Security Design Session
Closing notes