Build secure and reliable IoT applications for micro: bit and Raspberry
Pi Pico by using Rust and Tock.
One of the first Operating Systems written in Rust, Tock is designed to
safely run multiple applications on low power devices, enabling you to
build a secure foundation for IoT systems. It is an open-source OS that
has recently gained popularity as companies such as Google[1] explore
and integrate it into their products.
This book guides you through the steps necessary to customize and
integrate Tock into your devices. First, you'll explore the
characteristics of Tock and how to run it on two of the most popular IoT
platforms: micro: bit and Raspberry Pi Pico. You'll also take a look at
Rust and how to use it for building secure applications with Tock.
The book focuses on the Tock kernel internals and presents the steps
necessary to integrate new features. From simple drivers to the more
complex asynchronous ones, you are provided with a detailed description
of the Tock kernel API.
Next, you'll review the Tock applications framework for C. Starting from
simple Tock APIs to the more complex Inter-Process Communication system,
this book provides a complete overview of the Tock application
ecosystem.
By taking a practical approach, Getting Started with Secure Embedded
Systems provides a starting point for building a secure IoT foundation
using the Tock Operating System.
You will:
- Use Rust for embedded systems development
- Write applications and drivers for Tock
- Customize the Tock kernel for specific hardware platforms
- Set a solid base for building secure and reliable IoT applications
- Manage products that rely on Tock
Who This Book Is For
IoT system designers, developers, and integrators who are familiar with
operating systems concepts. The book can also be suitable for people
with less experience, who want to gain an overview of the latest
hardware and software technologies related to building secure IoT
systems.
