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Description
Firejail is a SUID application designed to enhance security by isolating untrusted programs through the use of Linux namespaces and seccomp-bpf. This tool enables a process and its child processes to maintain a distinct view of shared kernel resources, including the network stack, process table, and mount table. Developed in C with minimal dependencies, Firejail is compatible with any Linux system that operates on version 3.x of the kernel or later. Its sandboxing solution is efficient, resulting in minimal overhead. Users benefit from its simplicity, as there are no intricate configuration files to manage, no open socket connections, and no background daemons to contend with. All security mechanisms are built directly into the Linux kernel, making them accessible on any Linux machine. This combination of features makes Firejail an appealing choice for those looking to bolster their system's defenses against potential threats.
Description
Lguest enables the operation of several instances of a 32-bit kernel simultaneously; by using the command modprobe lg, you can initiate it by running Documentation/lguest/lguest to establish a new guest. I encourage you to experiment with it as lguest is exceedingly straightforward to set up. Its utility is significant: I can boot kernels for testing purposes in less than a second, which is approximately ten times quicker than standard qemu and a hundred times faster than a traditional boot process. Moreover, since it employs a pty for the console, you're able to perform actions such as piping the output through grep. Lguest comprises a comprehensive kernel patch, which includes the launcher and is available in versions 2.6.23-git13 and later. The primary goal of lguest is to keep the guest isolated, preventing it from accessing the host directly, aside from virtual devices provided by the host, even if the guest is acting maliciously. Nevertheless, a potentially harmful guest kernel has the capability to pin host memory, limited to the volume allocated to the guest. While most images are configured to create virtual consoles like (/dev/tty0, etc.), the console for lguest is designated as /dev/hvc0, which adds a layer of distinction to its functionality. Additionally, this makes lguest a practical tool for developers who want to test kernel changes in a rapid and efficient manner without the overhead of a full virtualization solution.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
NullClaw
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Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
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iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Firejail
Website
firejail.wordpress.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Lguest
Country
Australia
Website
lguest.ozlabs.org
Product Features
Vulnerability Scanners
Asset Discovery
Black Box Scanning
Compliance Monitoring
Continuous Monitoring
Defect Tracking
Interactive Scanning
Logging and Reporting
Network Mapping
Perimeter Scanning
Risk Analysis
Threat Intelligence
Web Inspection