The Heartbeat of the Kernel: Why Upstream is the Ultimate Security Strategy with Greg Kroah-Hartman

The Heartbeat of the Kernel: Why Upstream is the Ultimate Security Strategy with Greg Kroah-Hartman

June 30, 2026 · 35 min · Season 3 · Episode 16

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Greg Kroah-Hartman discusses his journey and the importance of maintaining the Linux kernel as a security strategy.

What does it feel like to wake up and realize your weekend passion project is now the critical infrastructure powering the planet? In this episode of What’s in the SOSS?, CRob sits down with Linux kernel maintainer and open source icon Greg Kroah-Hartman. Greg takes us on a journey from his early days writing firmware for printer and hospital ATMs to managing the relentless, everyday engineering task of maintaining the Linux kernel over decades. He breaks down the realities of modern kernel s...

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