Explore the development of a new 802.11 wireless daemon for Linux in this comprehensive conference talk. Delve into the lightweight daemon designed with a tiny footprint for IoT use cases, handling all aspects of WiFi support for Linux. Learn about the progress and integration of this daemon into ConnMan and Network Manager since its initial release. Gain insights from Marcel Holtmann, a Bluetooth technology expert from Intel's Open Source Technology Center, as he discusses the motivation behind creating a new daemon, the process of refocusing on Linux, and the incorporation of the Embedded Linux Library. Discover the evolution of wireless connections, cryptographic support, and the utilization of Linux kernel crypto. Understand the basic framework, complex implementations, and the use of Linux keyrings for key handling. Explore enterprise and advanced features, and identify the missing pieces in this cutting-edge WiFi daemon development project.