The decision is made amid an increase in viruses and cyberattacks on the nation’s defenses and essential infrastructure.
In response to the increasing number of cyber and malware attacks on the nation’s defense and critical infrastructure, the Defence Ministry has decided to replace the Microsoft Operating System (OS) on all computers connected to the Internet with a new OS, Maya, built on open-source Ubuntu and developed locally.
Users will not notice many differences while switching to Maya because it has a similar interface and functionality to Windows.
The first instruction is to install Maya on every South Block computer with an Internet connection before August 15, according to a process official.
In these systems, a Chakravyuh “endpoint detection and protection system” is also being installed.
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Maya isn’t yet installed on any computers connected to the networks of the three Services; instead, it is solely used in Defence Ministry systems.
The official stated that regarding this, the three Services had also reviewed it and will shortly adopt it on service networks.
According to the person, the Navy had previously approved it, and the Army and Air Force were currently reviewing it.
The official said that Maya was created by government development organizations in less than six months.
The official said that Maya would stop malware attacks and other cyberattacks, which have sharply increased.
The nation has recently experienced several malware and extortion attacks, some of which targeted vital infrastructure.
The Defence Ministry has made repeated attempts in the past to switch from Windows to an Indian operating system.
