OpenBSD Security

Discussions center on OpenBSD's renowned security focus, its track record compared to Linux and other OSes, trade-offs like performance for security, and recommendations to use it for superior protection.

📉 Falling 0.3x Security
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nimbius Mar 29, 2021 View on HN

there may be reasons you wish to reconsider OpenBSDhttps://isopenbsdsecu.re/

DanBC Dec 18, 2013 View on HN

It's a bit surprising considering OpenBSD's rigorous insistence on correctness.

netr0ute Feb 18, 2022 View on HN

I thought that was the point of things like OpenBSD.

loloquwowndueo Feb 8, 2023 View on HN

Yes. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenBSD#Security_record

fl0wenol Jul 3, 2017 View on HN

Because if it's good enough for OpenBSD, then it's good enough for us.

barrow-rider Sep 21, 2018 View on HN

OpenBSD's niche is security -- that's the point.

sillywalk Aug 1, 2023 View on HN

Here's a bit on OpenBSD :https://www.bsdfrog.org/pub/events/openbsd-rcd-EuroBSDcon201...

rubymamis Jan 8, 2024 View on HN

What are some pros and cons of using OpenBSD instead of Linux?

simion314 Aug 2, 2020 View on HN

Also see OpenBSD thoughts https://marc.info/?l=openbsd-misc&m=151233345723889&w=2 (I am just providing the link I am not competent enough on the topic to evaluate it;s merits)

samoa42 Feb 10, 2020 View on HN

it is the reason openbsd exists