Astra Linux

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/astra-linux

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the operating system architecture?Linux-based with proprietary security enhancements
2. What is the primary security paradigm?Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
3. Why was Astra Linux created?It was made to protect secret military and government data and to help Russia use its own technology.
4. How does Astra Linux keep data safe?It uses a special rule system called mandatory access control that only lets people see what they are allowed to see, even if they are admins.

Operating System (OS): The foundational software that manages a computer's hardware and provides services for applications.
Linux Kernel: The core component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing system resources.
Mandatory Access Control (MAC): A security policy model that restricts access to information based on security labels and system-wide rules.
Import Substitution Industrialization: A national economic strategy aimed at replacing imported goods with domestically manufactured alternatives.