KasperskyOS - Trusted. Flexible. Secure - A Detailed Overview about Kaspersky OS, looks we have an OS which is completely secure and also interoperable along with IOT (Internet Of Things)
What is KasperskyOS?
KasperskyOS – Secure Operating System for embedded connected systems with specific requirements for cyber security. KasperskyOS aims to protect software and data systems from the consequences of the intrusion of malicious code, viruses and hacker attacks. These can provoke harmful behavior in any part of the system, potentially resulting in loss or leakage of sensitive data, reduced performance and denial of service. In addition it reduces the risk of harm caused by program bugs, unintentional mistakes or premeditated abuse
Features of KasperskyOS
PROPRIETARY MICROKERNEL AND INDEPENDENT SECURITY ENGINE
KasperskyOS is based on a reliable microkernel that implements the only way of communicating. This lightweight microkernel can be implemented on various platforms. At the same time the loosely coupled security engine makes it possible to replace the in-house microkernel with another kernel if necessary.
DIVERSE POLICIES ENFORCEMENT
An independent security engine can enforce the policy that best matches the identified security objectives. The security policy can also be individually configured for every application in the system.
SECURITY DOMAIN SEPARATION
KasperskyOS efficiently separates security domains – confined groups of applications with a restricted influence on each other. This does not preclude the possibility of interdomain communication, if explicitly allowed.
SEPARATION OF APPLICATION FEATURES FROM SECURITY FUNCTIONS
The security architecture is designed to separate security functions from application business logic, making both configuring security policies and developing applications easier and faster.
MANDATORY IDENTIFICATION AND LABELLING
All applications in KasperskyOS are accompanied by their security configuration. Nobody can install an application without installing its relevant behaviour configuration. Hardware and application level resources (files, databases, network ports, etc.) are labelled with appropriate security attributes. It is impossible to access a resource that doesn’t have a security label.
MULTI-LEVEL COMPATIBILITY
While the system is kept mostly POSIX-compatible, the use of a native API further guarantees the secure behaviour of applications. The developer can choose how to keep a proper balance between program code compatibility and security.
KasperskyOS usage areas
TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
KasperskyOS helps to mitigate cyber risks associated with telecom equipment including remote attacks on hardware aiming to change its configuration or modify its built-in software (firmware) and exploiting built-in backdoors or known vulnerabilities in order to intercept traffic or gain control of equipment. As well as to meet specific requirements of such devices like: (1) the need to operate autonomously without maintenance or software updates for extended periods of time; (2) proprietary built-in software; (3) permanent direct connection to the internet and so on. And finally minimize the time required to develop security features.
CONNECTED CARS
KasperskyOS was built with Security for Safety paradigm in mind and this approach is ideal for modern and future connected vehicles. In this regards KasperskyOS helps automotive and part manufacturers to design and develop connected electronic units. KasperskyOS, a secure operating system based on an architecture that is designed to ensure software is executed securely, including non-secure applications. In addition, KasperskyOS provides protection in the event of random software errors that helps to maintain specified level of safety.
MACHINE 2 MACHINE AND INTERNET OF THINGS
The key pillar of built-in security for IoT is a proper security policy. Due to the diversity of IoT applications, security policy enforcement mechanisms must be (1) as adaptable as possible; (2) definition of policies should be clear and simple, but expressive enough to make rules without flaws and omissions; (3) security mechanisms should not weaken existing safety measures, hamper system functionality or significantly reduce system, application or device performance. KasperskyOS helps to address the issue of cyber security for Internet of Things devices, while minimizing the time required to develop security features.
INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT
KasperskyOS helps industrial automation vendors to add cyber security capabilities to their new connected to the Internet equipment while keeping safety, quality, reliability, performance, time to market and openness of the software. KasperskyOS also helps to mitigate risks associated with usage of 3rd party software which potentially could have vulnerabilities. We bring cyber security into safe industrial automation world.
