Kicksecure is a free and open-source Linux distribution that aims to provide a highly secure computing environment. It has been developed from the ground up according to a formidable -- and time proven -- defense in-depth security design. In the default configuration, Kicksecure provides superior layered defenses of protection from many types of Malware.

Kicksecure is a complete computer operating system. Numerous applications come pre-installed with safe defaults which can be used immediately upon installation with minimal user input.

Security Hardened
Kicksecure uses an extensively security reconfigured of the Debian base (Hardened) which can be run either on bare metal or inside multiple virtual machines (VMs) on top of the host OS. Its architecture provides a substantial layer of protection from malware. Applications are pre-installed and configured with safe defaults to make them ready for use with minimal user input.

Secure and Privacy-Protected Software Installation and Upgrades
The security and privacy of default software management (installing and upgrading software) are much better, making it harder for anyone to send you targeted, malicious software updates. This only applies to system updates over Tor, not all your internet traffic.

Curated Software Pre-Selection
In Kicksecure no unnecessary software is installed by default such as exim, samba, cups etc. At the same time security enhancing software like AppArmor, sdwdate and tirdad are preinstalled.

Optimized defaults
Kicksecure enhances all kinds of security settings, including: kernel hardening, Strong Linux User Account Isolation, disabling legacy login methods, higher quality randomness (entropy), network hardening, root access restrictions, application-specific hardening and much more.

Visit the Kicksecure website here:

https://www.kicksecure.com/

Support the Kicksecure website here:

https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Donate