Kaspersky Lab makes its OS available
2017-02-16
Kaspersky Lab has announced the availability of Kaspersky OS. KasperskyOS was designed with specific industries in mind and thus not only solves security issues, but also addresses organizational and business challenges related to secure application development for embedded systems.
Eugene Kaspersky, Chairman & CEO of Kaspersky Lab, comments, “Our OS started way back in the days when viruses were the most serious cybersecurity problem – long before complex attacks on industrial systems emerged and there was total dependence on computer systems in every aspect of our lives. Back then, the concept of ‘security without limits’ was certainly not on the agenda of the growing IT crowd. We understood from the very beginning that designing our own operating system would be a huge undertaking – a project that would require vast resources for many years before it could be commercialized. Today, we see clear demand for strengthened security in critical infrastructure, telecoms and the finance industry, as well as in both consumer and industrial IoT devices. In the beginning, it was a risky investment that no other security vendor had the courage to conduct. But today, thanks to our efforts, we have a product that provides the maximum possible level of immunity against cyber-attacks – a product based on principles that can be verified independently.”
KasperskyOS has been designed to allow programs to execute only documented operations. Developing applications for KasperskyOS requires ‘traditional’ code to be created, as well as a strict security policy that defines all types of documented functionality. The functionality itself can, in fact, be immediately tested: a mistake in the code means undocumented behaviour, which is blocked by the OS. Most importantly, the development of a security policy can be customized according to business needs: security can be adapted depending on the application requirements, rather than the other way around.
KasperskyOS is designed for, and meets the requirements of, embedded devices and is aimed at three key industries: telecommunication, automotive and industrial. In addition, Kaspersky Lab is also developing deployment packages for the financial industry and the security enhancement of critical operations for general-purpose Linux-based systems.
KasperskyOS itself offers maximum security, although its requirements bring an extra challenge to a customer’s development process. It can be used as base on which to build devices like network routers, IP cameras or IoT controllers. It addresses the needs of the telecom industry, critical infrastructure applications and the emerging development of the Internet of Things.
Kaspersky Secure Hypervisor at a slightly reduced cost, Kaspersky Secure Hypervisor makes it possible to execute applications with strict control over how they communicate with each other. It addresses the needs of telecoms, the automotive industry and can also be used for general security purposes, up to the secure operation of endpoints.
Kaspersky Security System brings enforced security to conventional operating systems as well as other embedded and real-time OS with minimal development overheads.
KasperskyOS is available for OEMs, ODMs, system integrators and software developers around the world. Successful projects have already been conducted with Russia’s system integrator Kraftway, SYSGO (strengthened security for PikeOSreal-time operating system with Kaspersky Security System) and European systems integrator BE.services. As a unique project that is tailored for every customer, the pricing of KasperskyOS varies depending on requirements.
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