Advanced Security & Privacy

KatyaOS is built from the ground up with privacy-first principles and military-grade security features to protect your data and identity in the digital world.

End-to-End Encryption

256-bit AES

Zero Data Collection

Privacy Guaranteed

Continuous Protection

Real-time Monitoring

Security Architecture

KatyaOS implements multiple layers of security to protect against modern threats and vulnerabilities

Hardened Kernel

Our kernel is fortified with advanced security patches and configurations

  • PaX and Grsecurity patches applied
  • Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR)
  • Strict memory protection policies
  • Kernel module signing enforcement

Access Control

Granular control over system resources and user permissions

  • Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Application sandboxing with Firejail
  • Permission management per application

Full Disk Encryption

Complete protection for your data at rest

  • LUKS2 encryption with AES-256
  • Secure boot with TPM 2.0 support
  • Automatic encryption during installation
  • Pre-boot authentication

Network Security

Advanced protection for all network communications

  • Built-in firewall with default-deny policy
  • VPN integration with WireGuard
  • DNS-over-TLS/HTTPS by default
  • Network intrusion detection system

Continuous Updates

Stay protected with our security update system

  • Automatic security patches
  • Vulnerability response within 24 hours
  • Rolling release model
  • Security advisory notifications

Open Source Transparency

Verifiable security through open development

  • 100% open-source codebase
  • Regular third-party security audits
  • Community vulnerability reporting
  • Reproducible builds

Privacy Principles

We believe privacy is a fundamental human right. These principles guide everything we build.

Data Minimization

We collect only essential data required for system operation. No telemetry, no tracking.

User Control

You decide what data to share. Granular permission controls for every application.

Anonymity

Designed to protect your identity and location from network surveillance.

Transparency

Open source code allows anyone to verify our privacy claims and security practices.

Multi-Layered Security Architecture

KatyaOS implements defense-in-depth with multiple security layers

Hardware Security

TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, UEFI firmware validation

Boot Security

Verified boot chain, encrypted partitions, pre-boot authentication

Kernel Hardening

PaX/Grsecurity, KASLR, kernel module signing, memory protection

Access Control

MAC/RBAC, application sandboxing, permission management

Network Protection

Firewall, VPN, encrypted DNS, TLS enforcement

Experience Uncompromising Security

Join thousands of security-conscious users who trust KatyaOS to protect their digital lives