KylinOS is an open‑source, Linux‑kernel operating system designed for secure, high‑performance workloads across desktop, server, and cloud environments. It provides a unified software stack with built‑in hardening features such as secure boot, SELinux/AppArmor policies, and KASLR, along with long‑term support and compliance certifications to reduce licensing costs and simplify lifecycle management.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Enterprises and government agencies often rely on commercial operating systems that impose licensing fees, restrict deep customization, and may lag in security hardening for mission‑critical workloads. Fragmented toolchains across desktop, server, and cloud environments increase operational overhead and complicate compliance management.
Solution
KylinOS delivers an open‑source, Linux‑kernel‑based operating system engineered for high‑performance, security‑sensitive deployments. The platform provides a unified software stack that spans desktop workstations, on‑premise servers, and cloud infrastructure, enabling consistent policy enforcement and streamlined lifecycle management. Built‑in hardening mechanisms—such as secure boot, kernel address space layout randomization, and mandatory access control—reduce the attack surface without sacrificing performance. Long‑term support (LTS) releases and regular security patches ensure stability for extended deployment cycles, while the open‑source model eliminates licensing constraints and allows organizations to audit and tailor the codebase to meet regulatory requirements.
Target Audience
Primary customers are enterprise IT departments, government ministries, and cloud service providers that require a secure, cost‑effective operating system across heterogeneous compute environments.
Features
- Hardened Linux kernel with SELinux/AppArmor policies, secure boot, and kernel address space layout randomization (KASLR)
- Unified package repository supporting RPM/DEB formats and automated update pipelines for desktop, server, and cloud nodes
- Integrated container runtime (Docker/Kubernetes) and hypervisor support (KVM, Xen) for seamless workload migration across environments
- Certified compliance modules for ISO 27001, FIPS 140‑2, and national cybersecurity standards
- Real‑time performance monitoring agents with low‑overhead telemetry and centralized logging via syslog/ELK integration
- Extensible API layer for custom security modules and hardware‑rooted trust (TPM) integration
- Multi‑arch support (x86_64, ARM64) enabling deployment on heterogeneous hardware fleets