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Welcome to the official wiki for SecurOS, a security-focused Arch Linux–based operating system built for penetration testing, security research, and offensive/defensive security workflows.
SecurOS is designed as a ready-to-use security workstation, providing a live ArchISO environment with a curated set of tools commonly used in professional cybersecurity, red teaming, CTFs, and educational labs.
This wiki serves as the central documentation hub for:
- installation and setup
- system usage
- security tooling
- development and contribution guidelines
SecurOS is:
- Arch Linux–based
- built using the official ArchISO framework
- distributed as a live bootable ISO
- optimized for security research and penetration testing
Unlike a standard Arch installation, SecurOS ships with:
- a preconfigured desktop environment
- commonly used security and forensic tools
- development and reverse engineering utilities
- privacy- and OPSEC-aware defaults
SecurOS is not intended to replace a general-purpose desktop OS.
It is purpose-built for security-focused tasks.
SecurOS is intended for:
- penetration testing and red team operations
- security research and experimentation
- CTF competitions and practice labs
- reverse engineering and exploit development
- learning cybersecurity concepts in controlled environments
⚠️ Legal Notice
SecurOS must only be used on systems you own or have explicit permission to test.
Unauthorized use against third-party systems is illegal.
SecurOS is distributed as a live ISO and can be run without installation.
Installation and setup instructions can be found here:
➡️ Installation Guide
Supported environments include:
- Virtual machines (VirtualBox, VMware, QEMU/KVM)
- Bare metal systems (UEFI preferred)
SecurOS uses a modern desktop environment configured for:
- multi-window workflows
- development and debugging
- extended tool usage sessions
Rather than listing every package, SecurOS focuses on the following categories:
- Network reconnaissance & scanning
- Web application testing
- Password auditing & cryptography
- Wireless security testing
- Reverse engineering & binary analysis
- Digital forensics & traffic analysis
- Exploit development & scripting
Tool selection is opinionated and curated to avoid unnecessary bloat.
SecurOS is designed for technical users with basic Linux knowledge.
Recommended usage practices:
- change default credentials immediately
- keep systems updated when installed
- use isolated labs or test environments
- follow ethical and legal standards
SecurOS is currently under active development.
This means:
- tools may be added or removed
- defaults may change
- breaking changes are possible
Feedback, testing, and contributions are welcome.
Common questions and answers can be found here:
➡️ FAQ
- GitHub Organization: https://github.com/Secur-OS/SecurOS
- Issue tracker: GitHub Issues
- Contributions: Pull requests welcome
Documentation improvements are especially appreciated.
© SecurOS 2023–2026
Maintained by Temple Enterprise