Security-focused operating system
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Short description: Operating systems focused on security
This is a list of operating systems specifically focused on security. Similar concepts include security-evaluated operating systems that have achieved certification from an auditing organization, and trusted operating systems that provide sufficient support for multilevel security and evidence of correctness to meet a particular set of requirements.
Linux
Android-based
- CalyxOS is designed for privacy, security, and accessibility.[1]
- DivestOS is a fork of LineageOS that aims to increase privacy and security.
- GrapheneOS is a privacy and security-focused mobile operating system for selected Google Pixel smartphones and tablets.
- Kali NetHunter is a mobile penetration testing platform based on Kali Linux.[2]
Arch-based
- BlackArch is a penetration testing distribution that provides a large number of security tools.
Debian-based
- Kali Linux is designed for digital forensics and penetration testing.[3]
- Parrot OS Security Edition is designed for penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and mitigation, computer forensics, and anonymous web browsing.[4]
- Tails is aimed at preserving privacy and anonymity.[5]
- Whonix consists of two virtual machines. All communications are forced through Tor.[6][7][8]
Gentoo-based
- Pentoo is a Live CD and Live USB designed for penetration testing and security assessment.[9][10][11][12]
Other Linux distributions
- Alpine Linux is designed to be small, simple, and secure.[13] It uses musl, BusyBox, and OpenRC instead of the more commonly used glibc, GNU Core Utilities, and systemd.[14]
- Fedora Silverblue is an immutable desktop operating system. Every Silverblue installation is identical to every other installation of the same version, and it never changes as it is used.[15]
BSD
- OpenBSD is a Unix-like operating system that emphasizes portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security, and integrated cryptography.[16]
Xen
- Qubes OS aims to provide security through isolation.[17] Isolation is provided through the use of virtualization technology. This allows the segmentation of applications into secure virtual machines.
See also
References
- ↑ "About The Calyx Institute - Calyx Institute". https://calyxinstitute.org/about.
- ↑ "Kali NetHunter Documentation". https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/.
- ↑
- "Kali Linux 1.0 review". 2013-03-14. http://linuxbsdos.com/2013/03/14/kali-linux-1-0-review/.
- Simionato, Lorenzo (2007-04-24). "Review: BackTrack 2 security live CD". https://www.linux.com/news/review-backtrack-2-security-live-cd.
- Barr, Joe (13 June 2008). "Test your environment's security with BackTrack". https://www.linux.com/news/test-your-environments-security-backtrack.
- "BackTrack 4 - Hacking galore". 2009-05-15. https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/backtrack.html.
- "BackTrack 5 R3 review". 2012-08-17. http://linuxbsdos.com/2012/08/17/backtrack-5-r3-review/.
- ↑ "Parrot Security Could Be Your Next Security Tool" (in en). 2 December 2016. https://www.linux.com/learn/security/parrot-security-could-be-your-next-security-tool.
- ↑ Vervloesem, Koen (27 April 2011). "The Amnesic Incognito Live System: A live CD for anonymity [LWN.net"]. https://lwn.net/Articles/440279/.
- ↑ "Devs cook up 'leakproof' all-Tor untrackable platform". The Register. 13 Nov 2012. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/13/whonix/.
- ↑ Greenburg, Andy (17 June 2014). "How to Anonymize Everything You Do Online". Wired. https://www.wired.com/2014/06/be-anonymous-online/.
- ↑ "Whonix adds a layer of anonymity to your business tasks". TechRepublic. 4 January 2013. http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/smb-technologist/whonix-adds-a-layer-of-anonymity-to-your-business-tasks/.
- ↑ Pentoo (Gentoo) Based Linux Review, Features and Screenshot Tour, TecMint.
- ↑ KITE Introduces a New Secured FOSS Based Operating System
- ↑ A Look at Pentoo Linux and Its Security Analysis Tools, eWeek
- ↑ 12 Best Operating Systems For Ethical Hacking And Penetration Testing | 2018 Edition
- ↑ "about | Alpine Linux". https://alpinelinux.org/about/.
- ↑ says, GigaTux (24 August 2010). "Alpine Linux 2 review | LinuxBSDos.com". https://linuxbsdos.com/2010/08/23/alpine-linux-2-review/.
- ↑ "Fedora Silverblue User Guide :: Fedora Docs". https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-silverblue/.
- ↑ OpenBSD Project (19 May 2020). "OpenBSD". https://www.openbsd.org/.
- ↑ "Qubes OS bakes in virty system-level security". The Register. September 5, 2012. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/05/qubes_secure_os_released/.
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