Security-Focused Operating System

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

Main page: Software:Linux

Android-based

Main page: Software:Android (operating system)

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

Main page: Software:Arch Linux

BlackArch is a penetration testing distribution that provides a large number of security tools.

Debian-based

Main page: Software:Debian

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

Main page: Software:Gentoo Linux

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

Main page: Software:Berkeley Software Distribution

OpenBSD is a Unix-like operating system that emphasizes portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security, and integrated cryptography.^[16]

Xen

Main page: Software: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.

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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[1] "About The Calyx Institute - Calyx Institute". https://calyxinstitute.org/about.

[2] "Kali NetHunter Documentation". https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/.

[3] 
"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/.

[4] "Kali Linux 1.0 review". 2013-03-14. http://linuxbsdos.com/2013/03/14/kali-linux-1-0-review/.

[5] Simionato, Lorenzo (2007-04-24). "Review: BackTrack 2 security live CD". https://www.linux.com/news/review-backtrack-2-security-live-cd.

[6] Barr, Joe (13 June 2008). "Test your environment's security with BackTrack". https://www.linux.com/news/test-your-environments-security-backtrack.

[7] "BackTrack 4 - Hacking galore". 2009-05-15. https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/backtrack.html.

[8] "BackTrack 5 R3 review". 2012-08-17. http://linuxbsdos.com/2012/08/17/backtrack-5-r3-review/.

[4] "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.

[5] Vervloesem, Koen (27 April 2011). "The Amnesic Incognito Live System: A live CD for anonymity [LWN.net"]. https://lwn.net/Articles/440279/.

[6] "Devs cook up 'leakproof' all-Tor untrackable platform". The Register. 13 Nov 2012. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/13/whonix/.

[7] Greenburg, Andy (17 June 2014). "How to Anonymize Everything You Do Online". Wired. https://www.wired.com/2014/06/be-anonymous-online/.

[8] "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/.

[tecmint1-9] Pentoo (Gentoo) Based Linux Review, Features and Screenshot Tour, TecMint.

[itsfoss1-10] KITE Introduces a New Secured FOSS Based Operating System

[eweek1-11] A Look at Pentoo Linux and Its Security Analysis Tools, eWeek

[fossbytes1-12] 12 Best Operating Systems For Ethical Hacking And Penetration Testing | 2018 Edition

[about-13] "about | Alpine Linux". https://alpinelinux.org/about/.

[linuxbsdos-14] says, GigaTux (24 August 2010). "Alpine Linux 2 review | LinuxBSDos.com". https://linuxbsdos.com/2010/08/23/alpine-linux-2-review/.

[15] "Fedora Silverblue User Guide :: Fedora Docs". https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-silverblue/.

[16] OpenBSD Project (19 May 2020). "OpenBSD". https://www.openbsd.org/.

[17] "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/.