VR Protect Anti-Virus for Linux

"VR Protect Anti-Virus for Linux" is designed to protect system memory, hard drives and removable media that are used on computers and tablets running Linux-like operating systems.

2021: VR Protect for Linux v1.0 compatibility with Astra Linux Common Edition and Astra Linux Special Edition

On July 9, 2021, GK Astra Linux and LLC "" Computing Solutions report the successful completion of compatibility tests " ON Antivirus VR Protect for" Linux version 1.0 OS from general and special purpose and. Astra Linux Common Edition Astra Linux Special Edition

Among the advantages of the product, the manufacturer highlights its suitability for all types of devices, from tablets to servers without graphics, an easily scalable modular architecture and the presence of a local update server. In addition, the solution is optimized for systems with limited computing resources and, when provided with security, relies solely on the functionality of the operating system kernel.

The range of capabilities of VR Protect Anti-Virus for Linux includes 3 modes of file system scanning: fast, complete or selective, monitoring, interception and blocking access to infected files in real time. Implemented individual and general quarantine, as well as individual "white" lists. Audit of security and performance events, role-based differentiation of access to the control system and control of integrity of own components are available. anti-virus Database updates are available both through and in Internet isolated network segments using the local update server, and the ability to manage is implemented using both the GUI and the command line.

"VR Protect Anti-Virus for Linux" is included in the "Unified Register of Russian Programs for Computers and Databases" of the Ministry of Digital Arts under number 10856.

Performance tests of software stacks were carried out by specialists of the company "Computing Solutions" on specialized stands under the control of both Russian operating systems, including with installed cumulative security update "Bulletin No. 20200722SE16" (Update 6). For testing, the VR Protect Anti-Virus for Linux distribution was used in the format of a deb package, a license key, anti-virus databases and test threat generation scripts. Experts have investigated how correctly antivirus software is installed, launched and removed from the Astra Linux OS, launched with generic and hardened kernels. In addition, the complex of works affected the availability check of all functional capabilities of the product.

The results of the tests confirmed that the joint solution is fully functional, and it can be used without any restrictions. All software functionality is available to users, and the use of antivirus software does not lead to a violation of the integrity of the protected operating system. As a result, VR Protect Anti-Virus for Linux received certificates 5457/2021 and 5458/2021 as part of the Ready for Astra Linux IT technology cooperation program.

The user will choose the product that will work correctly in the existing IT infrastructure, so testing and certification of software and hardware solutions is one of the priority areas of our activity. We are glad that many development companies are actively involved in these studies and often initiate them: this helps not only to quickly increase the number of products compatible with our OS, but also to make a significant contribution to the formation of the domestic IT ecosystem as a whole, "comments Roman Mylitsyn, Director of Innovation, Astra Linux Group of Companies.

When developing our software, we primarily aimed to provide information security specialists with the opportunity to choose the most suitable anti-virus protection for the Linux family of operating systems among Russian solutions. We aimed to make our product high-quality, effective, meeting current market needs and regulatory requirements, "commented Vyacheslav Sviridenko, head of information security products at Computing Solutions LLC.