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Purism offers a comprehensive solution for those seeking to protect their digital lives. As threats to digital security continue to evolve, Purism’s dedication to privacy and security positions it as a leader in the field, providing a solid foundation for secure mobile computing. The post A Secure Foundry for Government Mobile Computing Needs appeared first on Purism .

Make new friends, and keep the old I’m very pleased to announce that we continue to see new PureOS subscriptions coming in. Thank you very much to our subscribers, new and old! Your support enables us to continue advancing PureOS, and we are pleased that it remains freely available to all. Archive maintenance As we […] The post PureOS Crimson Development Report: August 2024 appeared first on Puri…

Secure Networking Infrastructure + Secure Smartphones Last month, Purism announced a collaboration with Abside to deliver secure mobile solutions for the U.S. government and NATO countries. This solution leverages private cellular networks (PCNs) owned and operated by government entities rather than the traditional dependence on Public Switched Network Providers (PSNs) such as AT&T, Verizon, Voda…

At its core, the kernel is the fundamental layer of the operating system, acting as a bridge between the hardware and software. It manages system resources, handles memory allocation, and facilitates communication between applications and the hardware. Without a robust and efficient kernel, even the most advanced smartphone would struggle to perform basic tasks. The post Phone Kernel Development …

When smartphones first emerged in the early 2000s, the attack surface was relatively small. Devices were primarily used for Personal Information Management (PIM) such as calls, texts, email, calendaring, and basic internet browsing. However, the landscape changed dramatically with the introduction of the iPhone and Android platforms in 2007. These devices brought about a revolution […] The post T…

As with all of Purism's software work, these updates are freely available for both subscribers and non-subscribers. We also continue to send improvements upstream, benefiting the wider ecosystem. The post PureOS Crimson Development Report: July 2024 appeared first on Purism .

Explore the critical role of a hardware root of trust in ensuring the security and integrity of smartphones. The post Hardware Based Security For Government appeared first on Purism .

Securing the Supply Chain A compromised component, whether it’s a backdoor in a chipset or a tainted software update, can unravel the entire security architecture of a device. It’s like a house with a gaping hole in the foundation. No amount of locks on the doors will keep intruders out. When we’re talking about smartphones, […] The post A Secure Supply Chain and Your Privacy: Smartphone Componen…

No Central Signing Keys in PureBoot As Ars Technica, Binarly, and others have reported, UEFI Secure Boot on at least 200 device models from at least 5 major vendors is completely compromised by the leak of their Platform Key. We’ve discussed Secure Boot insecurity before, and it is unlikely that these devices will ever see […] The post Purism’s PureBoot is Not Affected by UEFI Key Leaks (Again) a…

The Perils of Big IT Dependence: The Recent Global OS Outage In the world of technology, diversity is not just a virtue, but a necessity. At Purism, a company dedicated to creating secure, privacy-respecting, and freedom-preserving digital solutions, we are deeply concerned about the growing trend of reliance on just a handful of operating systems […] The post Avoiding a Monoculture with Secure D…

Private cellular networking and secure client devices provide a holistic, turnkey solution leveraging the N79 band for government or enterprise networks. 5G The advent of 5G technology has revolutionized the world of wireless communication. Among the various aspects of 5G, the N79 band and private 5G networks have emerged as significant components. This post explores […] The post Private Cellular…

Acton, MA, USA – July 19th, 2024 – Abside, a leading provider of US made secure networking solutions, and Purism, a secure computing and US phone manufacturer, today announced a collaboration to deliver a secure mobile solution for the U.S. government and NATO countries. This collaboration brings together Abside’s N79 5G private network solution, designed […] The post Abside and Purism Partner to…

The rise of the smartphone as both an indispensable consumer electronic device and an omnipresent tool for performing tasks at work has led to an inevitable question: Should enterprise and government centralized IT organizations deploy Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) devices such as the iPhone, Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy and attempt to secure them, or should organizations […] The post Purpose-B…

Crowdfund the Ideal Robotics Future We at Purism want to revolutionize robotics and are seeking your support to fund this research and development. We believe robotics, AI, and technology as a whole need a new direction from what Big Tech is building. We consistently deliver on revolutionary technology, and with your support will invest to […] The post Purism Announcing MiMi Robot Crowdfunding Ca…

The year 2007 represented a watershed moment for the modern smartphone industry as we know it. This was the year that Apple introduced its first iPhone device and Google announced Android via its participation in The Open Handset Alliance (which notably leveraged the Linux kernel and open-source code to create its mobile OS). Fast forward […] The post Your Phone is Giving Away More Than You Ever …