What you should know about Kaspersky's "Unhackable" Operating System

This is the era of cyber security. Companies are building more sturdy software and ethical hackers have made their way into the mainstream corporate office. But all of these face one problem. The operating systems that the workstations are equipped with normally include Windows, Mac or Linux(Ubuntu for Example), were built to be stable, not extremely safe. This is where Kaspersky OS comes in. 

In no less than 14 years of development(Yes, 14 years!), Kaspersky has created what they claim to be a 'hackproof' OS. 

The trick? See most Operating Systems today are based on Linux, mainly because it is a tried and tested technology over many years, and also, it is free. But Kaspersky OS is based on something called the Microkernel Architecture, and claims to have 'not the slightest smell of Linux'. 

Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of Kaspersky says, "What matters most for Linux, Windows, macOS and the like is compatibility and universality. The developers do their utmost to popularize their solutions by oversimplifying app development and toolsets. But when it comes to our target audiences (hardware developers, SCADA systems, IoT, etc.), this approach is a no-go: What matters most here is security," explains Kaspersky CEO Eugene Kaspersky.

Yes, Kaspersky OS is not something that you can replace your Windows or MacOS with. Hey, its not even a Graphical Interface. Rather it has a completely different crowd it caters to. The developers will be shipped with an initial hackproof system, and any added functionality has to be deployed through modules, each of which will be tested for security loopholes, hence making the system virtually fool-proof.

Though, Kaspersky admits that it hasn't "created something completely new" -- there have been other attempts, from other companies, to create something similar. However, Kaspersky OS is claimed to cost less to implement, be ready for "full-scale deployment and commercialization" and "relevant in different spheres."

It would be interesting to see whether companies leave their tried and tested OSs and opt for Kaspersky's offering.