Qubes OS

What is Qubes OS?

Qubes OS is a free and open-source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing through security by compartmentalization. The system leverages Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes, enabling users to securely separate different aspects of their digital lives. With Qubes, users can compartmentalize various activities, such as web browsing, online banking, and handling email attachments, into separate qubes, ensuring that a compromise in one area does not affect the others. This approach offers a robust way for users to conduct their computing tasks on a single physical device without the risk of a single successful cyberattack disrupting their entire digital life

Highlights

• Compartmentalization of digital activities into isolated qubes for enhanced security
• Utilization of Xen-based virtualization to enable secure compartmentalization
• Ability to separate potentially risky activities, such as web browsing and online banking, into distinct qubes