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Secure OS - Advanced Security & Privacy - Coggle Diagram
Secure OS - Advanced Security & Privacy
Tails OS
Primary Feature
Routes traffic through Tor
No data storage by default
Vulnerabilities
Root compromise exposes real IP
No strong defense against targeted attacks
Strengths
Panic Option - USB removal shuts down system
Qubes OS
Core Innovation
Virtual compartmentalization (VMs or "cubes")
VM isolation protects against breaches
Components
Dom0 (Host OS)
Minimalist codebase
No internet connection
Service Cubes
Handles USB, networking, firewalling
VMs isolated from critical resources
Vault Cube
Stores sensitive data (passwords, keys)
No network/USB access
Enhanced Features
Pre-configured Whonix VMs (Tor routing)
Custom cubes (VPNs, non-Tor browsing)
Color-coded for task separation
Advantages
More isolation than Tails
Persistent data with security
Whonix
Structure
Workstation VM (user)
Gateway VM (Tor management)
Security
Isolated VMs prevent IP leaks
Integration
Runs with Qubes OS
Supports KVM hypervisor as an alternative
Hypervisor Comparison
Zen Hypervisor (Qubes)
Minimal size, lower attack surface
Dom0 without internet or GUI
KVM Hypervisor
Full Linux kernel (~28M lines of code)
Direct internet access exposes system
Additional Tools
BusKill
Physical dead-man switch
Disables/wipes system on USB disconnect
Inter-Cube Clipboard
Secure data sharing between VMs
Limitations
Tails Strengths
Simpler to use
Native panic shutdown
Qubes Drawbacks
Complex setup
No default panic feature (requires BusKill)
Recommendation
Combine Qubes OS + BusKill for maximum security