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In the ongoing battle against cyber attacks, the Ministry of Defense of India has developed the indigenous Desi Linux OS (Operating System) named ‘Maya’ which will replace existing Windows OS. Maya OS is based on a modified version of the popular Linux OS – Ubuntu which is based on Debian environment. Through this, the government’s objective is to secure computers from cyber threats. The soon-to-be-developed indigenous operating system named ‘Maya OS’ will be installed in all computers of the Ministry of Defense. This task is expected to be completed by the end of this year. In this process, the new OS will replace Microsoft’s Windows and will soon be adopted by the armed forces.
There will be reduced dependence on foreign software
In pursuit of national security, the Ministry of Defense has developed the secure operating system ‘Maya’. It is evident that with the indigenous Windows ‘Maya’, the cyber security infrastructure of the Ministry of Defense will become even stronger. Simultaneously, there will be decreased reliance on foreign software.
The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force are prepared to adopt it
The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force are also prepared to adopt the ‘Maya OS’. In fact, in 2021, India’s defense systems had to confront several cyber attacks. Following this, the Ministry of Defense initiated the development of indigenous Maya OS.
It took six months to develop ‘Maya OS’
Remarkably, a team of specialists from various government agencies, including the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), and National Informatics Center (NIC), worked on developing the Maya OS on an open-source Ubuntu platform within six months.
Later on, this team collaborated with Indian software companies and educational institutions to test and refine the OS. After the software was ready, the decision was made to replace Microsoft Windows.
The Ministry states that the Ubuntu-based Maya OS presents an interface that protects against cyber threats. The Ministry of Defense hopes that by installing the indigenous Maya OS on all its computers instead of Microsoft Windows, they will be better protected against cyber attacks.
Prior Testing and Evaluation of ‘Maya OS’ has already been conducted
The Ministry of Defense has stated that Maya OS will not only enhance its cybersecurity but also reduce dependence on foreign software, promoting indigenous innovation. The Ministry also mentioned that Maya OS will soon be adopted by other branches of the Indian Armed Forces, such as the Army, Navy, and Air Force, since they have already conducted testing and evaluation of the OS.
‘Microsoft Windows’ to be Replaced in Armed Forces’ Computers by ‘Maya OS’
This operating system will soon be adopted in the computers of the armed forces as well. By the end of this year, it is expected that Maya OS will be installed on all computers of the Ministry of Defense. Built on the open-source Ubuntu platform, the goal of this Windows is to provide a strong cybersecurity against cyber threats by offering an interface and functionality similar to Microsoft Windows.
‘Maya OS’ Comes with a Feature Named ‘Chakravyuh’
Experts have stated that ‘Maya OS’ comes with a feature named ‘Chakravyuh’, which is an end-point anti-malware and antivirus software that prevents hackers from reaching sensitive data. Ubuntu is a popular operating system that runs on computers, servers, and other devices.
Ubuntu is designed to be user-friendly, secure, and customizable. Users can also download thousands of other applications from the Ubuntu Software Center. Ubuntu is regularly updated with new features and security enhancements. Users can download Ubuntu for free from its official website.
