AIOS Platform

Complete Integration of Application Security and Network Stack

MONITORAPP’s AIOS is a Linux-based custom OS developed in-house for its security appliances, optimized for performance, security, and stability to provide a reliable operating environment.

A custom OS for security appliances is a necessity, not an option.

Network Stack Optimization

Standard Linux OS network stacks are designed for general purposes, making high-speed data and large-scale traffic processing challenging. AIOS uses a self-developed network stack, including Packet Driver and AI_SOCK, to maximize performance, enabling more effective detection and defense against threats at the transport layer.

Reduced Attack Surface and Enhanced Security

General-purpose Linux OS may include unnecessary packages and services that expose the system to security risks. AIOS eliminates these elements, minimizing the attack surface.

Stability and Reliability

Commercial appliances require stable operation over extended periods. AIOS prevents hardware-software conflicts and minimizes unexpected errors.

Troubleshooting and Scalability

AIOS is designed with independent functionalities (e.g., HA, LLCF, Health Check, Bypass), allowing for easier troubleshooting of malfunctioning modules. Errors in one module do not propagate to others, ensuring the overall system remains unaffected.

AIOS:
Achieving Harmony Between
Security and Network Efficiency

Optimized Traffic Processing Architecture

By utilizing a proprietary Packet Driver and AISock instead of the Linux Kernel, AIOS minimizes latency and maximizes processing performance. Additionally, it avoids using the Kernel space, reducing unnecessary consumption of system resources and ensuring both high throughput and stability. From a security perspective, AIOS does not rely on the typical Linux network stack, thereby minimizing the impact of known security vulnerabilities and creating a safer network environment.

Modular OS Design

Each component is independently designed, allowing for the inspection and resolution of specific modules in case of an issue. Reusing existing modules improves efficiency in product development and maintenance, enhancing system design and code quality. The modular structure facilitates the integration of new technologies and products, enabling the addition of new features or technologies as individual modules with minimal impact on the overall system.