driverisolation
Driver isolation is a concept in operating systems and embedded platforms that aims to limit the impact of device drivers by running them in separate address spaces or contexts from the core system. By containing faults or misbehavior within an isolated boundary, the stability and security of the overall system can be improved.
Rationale and approaches. Drivers operate with high privileges and interact directly with hardware, which makes them
Benefits and trade-offs. The primary benefits are improved robustness, easier containment of driver faults, and enhanced
Examples and platforms. Many modern platforms implement driver isolation through user-mode driver frameworks or driver kits,