Uhuru Mobile

Uhuru Mobile
Original author(s) Teclib'
Developer(s) Teclib' Expert
Stable release
1.0
Written in

Apache 2.0 & GNU GPLv2 (for the Android basis and kernel developments) – Proprietary for other Uhuru developments

Platform: Android Devices
Type 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]

System architecture


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

  1. ↑ Laurent, Adrien. "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" [Uhuru: French secure mobile] (in French). Économie numérique. Retrieved 2016-07-15.
  2. ↑ Guerrier, Philippe (2014-02-11). "Le projet d'antivirus souverain DAVFI se mue en Uhuru" [SMS encryption] (in French). itespresso.fr. Retrieved 2016-07-15.
  3. ↑ Guerrier, Philippe (2014-02-11). "Le projet d'antivirus souverain DAVFI se mue en Uhuru" [The sovereign antivirus project DAVFI turns into Uhuru] (in French). ITespresso. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  4. ↑ Lab, Sogeti ESEC. "A quick security review of the Uhuru Mobile demo ROM". esec-lab.sogeti.com. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  5. ↑ "Teclib' acquiert Nov'IT : un nouveau cadre pour l'antivirus open source français" [Teclib' acquires Nov'IT]. ITespresso (in French). 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  6. ↑ "Uhuru - Mobile Secure Operating System | Teclib'". www.teclib-edition.com. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  7. ↑ Sayer, Peter. "Nov'IT says flashing a new ROM onto your Android phone can make it more secure". Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  8. ↑ "Le démonstrateur de la solution de sécurité DAVFI devient officiellement" [Dynamic and behavioural detection modules]. www.mag-securs.com (in French). Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  9. ↑ "Uhuru Mobile : pour protéger 100 % français les smarphones et tablettes" [Uhuru Mobile: 100% French to protect smartphones and tablets]. www.solutions-numeriques.com. Solutions Numériques. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  10. ↑ "A comprehensive secure mobility solution" (PDF). uhuru-mobile.com. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  11. ↑ "UHURU Mobile. Installation et prise en main" [Uhuru Mobile set up]. docplayer.fr (in French). Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  12. ↑ "Uhuru, le nouveau smartphone sécurisé" [Uhuru, the new secure smartphone] (in French). le-meilleur-antivirus.fr. 2015-02-26. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  13. ↑ "la cible visée est professionnelle" [The business target is professional]. 01net (in French). Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  14. ↑ "Uhuru, le mobile sécurisé made in France" [Uhuru, secure mobile Made in France]. Pas très Net. LeMonde.fr. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  15. ↑ "Uhuru sera présent au Mobile World Congress 2014 | WebRiver le courant du web" [Uhuru will be present at Mobile World Congress 2014]. webriver.eu (in French). Retrieved 2016-07-18.

Bibliography

  • Eudes, Yves (2015), Uhuru, le smartphone sécurisé " made in France " (article) (in French), Lemonde.fr .
  • Leo (2014), Uhuru, le nouvel OS sécurisé basé sur Android arrivera en avril prochain (article) (in French), FrAndroid .
  • Sayer, Peter (2014), Nov'IT pitches rooted Android phones as a pro-privacy weapon (article), PCWorld .
  • LE CHALLENGE DE HACKING DAVFI/ANDROID - UHURU MOBILE CONFORTE LE SAVOIR-FAIRE DE SES CRÉATEURS (article) (in French), AL'X Communication, 2014, archived from the original on 2016-09-19 .
  • Massolin, Francis (2014), A secure Mobile made in France (article), FOJproject .
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