Maya (operating system)

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Maya OS is an operating system developed by the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation in 2021 to be implemented after 15 August 2023.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] It is powered by an end point detection and protection system called "Chakravyuh" to act as barrier against online threats by foreign nations.

This strategic shift aims to protect sensitive defence system and data from cyber attack while promoting indigenous innovation by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team and reducing dependence on foreign software.[8][9]

Name[edit]

Maya OS has been named after the Sanskrit word Maya (माया) which means "illusion". The name suggests that Maya OS can create deceptive layer of protection for Defence ministry's computers, hiding them from cyberattack.[10]

Development[edit]

The development of Maya OS began in 2021 when India faced several cyberattacks from foreign actors that targetted it's critical infrastructure and defence systems.[11]

Reference[edit]

  1. ↑ "Explained | Maya OS that will replace Windows on Defence Ministry computers". cnbctv18.com. 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  2. ↑ "What is Maya OS, the new operating system that India's defence ministry is migrating to?". Firstpost. 2023-08-10. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  3. ↑ "Explained | Maya OS that will replace Windows on Defence Ministry computers". cnbctv18.com. 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  4. ↑ "What is Maya OS, the indigenous Windows replacement for India's defense systems?". The Indian Express. 2023-08-12. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  5. ↑ "Explained: Maya OS that will replace Windows on Indian Defence Ministry computers - World News". www-wionews-com.cdn.ampproject.org. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  6. ↑ "Independence Day 2023 Special: Maya OS, Windows Alternative Which Will Run On Defence Systems From Aug 15". English Jagran. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  7. ↑ Pradeep (2023-08-10). "India's Defence Ministry to ditch Windows for homegrown Ubuntu-based Maya OS - MSPoweruser". mspoweruser.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  8. ↑ Natani, Sharad (2023-08-09). "Unveiling Maya OS: India's Bold Leap to Secure Cyber Sovereignty – All You Need To Know". The420CyberNews. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  9. ↑ "India Defence Ministry to replace Microsoft OS with Maya". The Hindu. 2023-08-08. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  10. ↑ "What is Maya OS, the indigenous Windows replacement for India's defense systems?". The Indian Express. 2023-08-10. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  11. ↑ "Explained | Maya OS that will replace Windows on Defence Ministry computers". cnbctv18.com. 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
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