Kicksecure

Hardened Debian derivative with kernel hardening and exploit mitigations.

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About Kicksecure

Kicksecure is a security-hardened Debian-based desktop system from the Whonix developers, applying kernel hardening, boot parameter changes, restricted permissions, an AppArmor profile set and a hardened memory allocator by default. It can be installed fresh or converted from an existing Debian system.

Strengths

  • Extensive hardening applied by default rather than left as an exercise
  • An existing Debian install can be converted rather than reinstalled

Limitations

  • Hardening breaks some software and needs exceptions
  • Not an anonymity system; that is what Whonix adds on top

Details

Pricing
FreeThe open-source system is available without a license fee.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
The Kicksecure project
Platforms
Linux
How it runs
Operating system, Downloadable app
Best suited for
Hardened Debian derivative with kernel hardening and exploit mitigations
Categories
Security tools
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Selected from the TechWalrus Resource Hub (Privacy); facts checked against the developer's own pages, 3 sources on file.

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