OTF | Qubes OS

Qubes OS is a security-focused free and open source operating system that tries to secure typical workflows through controlled interaction and minimize the attack surface for adversaries as much as possible through compartmentalization.

Current project status

Just an idea (Pre-alpha)

It exists! (Alpha/Beta)

It's basically done (Release)

People use it (Production)

Funding to date

2014 $160,000 12 months

2016 $410,000 12 months

Total Funding: $570,000

Addressed problems

Restrictive Internet filtering by technical methods (IP blocking, DNS filtering, TCP RST, DPI, etc.)
Technical attacks against government critics, journalists, and/or human rights organizations (Cyberattacks)
Repressive surveillance or monitoring of communication

Objective(s)

Deploying technology
Software or hardware development
Testing
Research
Technology development

Beneficiaries

General public
Women
Youth
Sexual minorities
Ethnic minorities
Activists
Journalists
Advocacy groups/NGOs
Technologists

Region(s)

Global

Technology attributes

Anonymity
Networking
Other
User interface/experience

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