Uhuru Mobile Explained
| Uhuru Mobile |
| Logo Size: | 100 |
| Author: | Teclib' |
| Developer: | Teclib' Expert |
| Latest Release Version: | 1.0 |
| Programming Language: | Apache 2.0 & GNU GPLv2 (for the Android basis and kernel developments) – Proprietary for other Uhuru developmentsPlatform: Android Devices |
| Genre: | Security-focused operating system |
| License: | GNU GPLv2 Kernel & Proprietary software |
| Website: | Uhuru Mobile |
Uhuru Mobile is a secure Android-based operating system.[1]
An operating system is the principal program allowing Smartphones, Tablets and PCs to run. This central tool connects and coordinates all the components such as kernel, computers programs, software or device drivers, letting users managing their devices.
Uhuru Mobile is a solution composed with its application encryption market, a modified Android-based OS, a virtual private network and a SMS encryption solution.[2]
The purpose of Uhuru Mobile is to prevent physical attacks.
History
The name Uhuru comes from the Swahili language and means freedom and independence.[3]
Uhuru Mobile is the result of a research and development project initiated in 2012 to promote digital sovereignty.
As an Android-based operating system, Uhuru Mobile focuses on security[4] and privacy for end-users, individuals or businesses, on mobile devices.
The operating system is currently developed by a software Editor company called Teclib’.[5]
Software Overview[6]
Multi-layers Protection
- Kernel: The system core is protected against malicious or unknown code as well as physical attacks or access.[7]
- System protection: Critical resources are dynamically protected from malware and vulnerability exploits ensuring the integrity of the operating system’s components.[8]
- Data protection: User’s data on the device are encrypted. User’s authentication resources are protected by using certificates.[9]
- Application protection: The applications that can be installed on the device are exclusively coming from a market of certified applications. All those applications are validated and certificated before being available within the Uhuru applications market.
Additional Features [10]
To ensure the OS protection and security while using applications, a dedicated market has been installed (replacing the Google Play Store). Uhuru Mobile’s applications market[11] only provides apps approved and certified by a team of security experts.[12] Companies can also customize the Uhuru marketplace providing their in-house applications.[13]
Uhuru mobile is provided with a deception system, sending fake GPS location coordinates to applications. This decoy geolocation tool allows users to fool some applications using geolocation. IT administrators can define the redirecting coordinates. For example in the demo version, the NSA headquarters coordinates were sent by the deception system.[14]
A mobile device management tool for the administration of mobile devices is provided without any additional setup.[15] IT administrators have access to a web-console in order to manage the Uhuru Mobile fleet and all linked applications (such as the remote apps installation/suppression or the set up of user accounts).
See also
References
- Web site: Uhuru est un système d'exploitation, basé sur l'architecture Android de Google, mais reprogrammé et sécurisé en profondeur - Uhuru : le téléphone portable sécurisé français. Laurent. Adrien. 20 March 2014. Économie numérique. fr. Uhuru: French secure mobile. 2016-07-15.
- Web site: Le projet d'antivirus souverain DAVFI se mue en Uhuru. Guerrier. Philippe. 2014-02-11. itespresso.fr. FR. SMS encryption. 2016-07-15.
- Web site: Le projet d'antivirus souverain DAVFI se mue en Uhuru. Guerrier. Philippe. 2014-02-11. ITespresso. FR. The sovereign antivirus project DAVFI turns into Uhuru. 2016-07-18.
- Web site: A quick security review of the Uhuru Mobile demo ROM. Lab. Sogeti ESEC. esec-lab.sogeti.com. 2016-07-18.
- Web site: Teclib' acquiert Nov'IT : un nouveau cadre pour l'antivirus open source français. 2015-09-24. ITespresso. fr-FR. Teclib' acquires Nov'IT. 2016-07-18.
- Web site: Uhuru - Mobile Secure Operating System Teclib'. www.teclib-edition.com. 2016-07-18.
- Web site: Nov'IT says flashing a new ROM onto your Android phone can make it more secure. Sayer. Peter. 2016-07-18.
- Web site: Le démonstrateur de la solution de sécurité DAVFI devient officiellement. www.mag-securs.com. FR. Dynamic and behavioural detection modules. 2016-07-18.
- Web site: Uhuru Mobile : pour protéger 100 % français les smarphones et tablettes. 10 February 2014. www.solutions-numeriques.com. Solutions Numériques. Uhuru Mobile: 100% French to protect smartphones and tablets. 2016-07-18.
- Web site: A comprehensive secure mobility solution. uhuru-mobile.com. 2016-07-18.
- Web site: UHURU Mobile. Installation et prise en main. docplayer.fr. fr. Uhuru Mobile set up. 2016-07-18.
- Web site: Uhuru, le nouveau smartphone sécurisé. 2015-02-26. le-meilleur-antivirus.fr. fr-FR. Uhuru, the new secure smartphone. 2016-07-18.
- Web site: la cible visée est professionnelle. 17 February 2015. 01net. fr-FR. The business target is professional. 2016-07-18.
- Web site: Uhuru, le mobile sécurisé made in France. Pas très Net. LeMonde.fr. Uhuru, secure mobile Made in France. 2016-07-18.
- Web site: Uhuru sera présent au Mobile World Congress 2014 WebRiver le courant du web. webriver.eu. fr. Uhuru will be present at Mobile World Congress 2014. 2016-07-18.
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