Software Engineering Daily Secure Communications in Embedded Systems with Ismael Valenzuela and John Wall
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Feb 6, 2025 Join John Wall, SVP at BlackBerry QNX, and Ismael Valenzuela, VP of Threat Research and Intelligence, as they dive into the evolution of secure communications. They discuss BlackBerry's shift from smartphones to a cybersecurity leader, highlighting advancements in embedded systems, especially in automobiles. The duo emphasizes the role of AI in enhancing security measures and the necessity of blending human intelligence with tech solutions. They also tackle the challenges of military-grade encryption in a cloud-based world and the culture of security in software engineering.
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John Wall's QNX Journey
- John Wall joined QNX in 1993 when it was focused on industrial automation and medical devices.
- QNX's foray into automotive began with Delphi as a customer, leading to their acquisition by Harman and a focus on infotainment systems.
QNX in Automotive
- QNX dominated the automotive infotainment market from 2004 to 2012, powering systems in major car brands.
- The rise of Android and iOS in the automotive space shifted QNX's focus towards safety and autonomous driving systems.
Microkernel Architecture
- QNX's microkernel architecture, where everything runs in user space, enhances reliability and simplifies safety certification.
- This contrasts with monolithic kernels like Linux or Windows, which offer performance advantages but can be less robust.
