A special-purpose operating system based on the Linux kernel, designed for comprehensive information protection and building secure automated systems. Astra Linux is in demand in Russian law enforcement agencies, special services and government agencies.

The distribution includes open source packages such as LibreOffice office suite, Firefox browser, Thunderbird email client, GIMP bitmap graphics editor, VLC media player and others.

Ensures the degree of protection of processed information up to the level of state secrets "top secret" inclusive. Certified in the systems of certification of information security tools of the Ministry of Defense, FSTEC and the Federal Security Service of Russia. Included in the Unified Register of Russian Programs of the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications of Russia.