ProteusOS
Deploy your own Security Operations Center without unnecessary complexity.
ProteusOS is an Open Source security platform based on Debian 13 "Trixie", designed to provide organizations with visibility, monitoring and defensive capabilities through a simplified and reproducible deployment process.
Why ProteusOS?
Many organizations have critical infrastructure but lack the necessary visibility to understand what is happening inside their networks. Detecting vulnerabilities, suspicious activity and security incidents requires tools, knowledge and time.
ProteusOS aims to reduce that complexity by providing a structured security environment ready to deploy, helping technical teams implement monitoring and defensive capabilities more efficiently.
Visibility
Centralize security information and obtain a clearer view of infrastructure events.
Simplicity
Reduce deployment complexity by providing a preconfigured security platform.
Security
Combine multiple defensive technologies into a unified operational environment.
Open Source
Built using free and open technologies, without proprietary restrictions.
Core Tools
ProteusOS integrates a set of open source technologies focused on monitoring, detection, analysis and infrastructure administration. The platform combines security solutions with essential system administration tools to provide a complete operational environment.
Wazuh
SIEM/XDR platform for centralized event collection, endpoint monitoring, vulnerability detection and security analysis.
Suricata
Network IDS/IPS engine designed to detect suspicious traffic patterns and known attack signatures.
Zeek
Network security monitoring framework focused on deep protocol analysis and network visibility.
Grafana
Visualization platform used to create dashboards and provide a clearer operational view.
Shuffle
SOAR platform for security automation and incident response workflows.
AdGuard Home
DNS filtering and network protection layer for blocking unwanted and malicious domains.
Docker
Container platform used by ProteusOS to provide isolated and reproducible deployments.
Network Utilities
Includes essential administration and troubleshooting tools such as Nmap, Tcpdump, SSH and network diagnostics.
SOC Deployment Profiles
ProteusOS provides different deployment levels depending on the organization's needs and available resources.
ProteusOS Lite
Entry-level security deployment focused on visibility, endpoint monitoring and basic network protection.
- Wazuh SIEM/XDR
- AdGuard Home
- CrowdSec protection
- Network administration tools
ProteusOS Standard
Advanced security deployment adding network analysis and visualization capabilities.
- Everything included in Lite
- Suricata IDS/IPS
- Grafana dashboards
- Shuffle SOAR automation
ProteusOS Full
Complete SOC environment with advanced analysis, automation and incident management capabilities.
- Everything included in Standard
- Zeek network analysis
- Advanced threat investigation
- Full SOC workflow environment
Architecture
ProteusOS is designed as a professional security appliance, combining a hardened Debian base system with a simplified deployment layer. The objective is to provide a reliable, reproducible and easy-to-maintain platform.
The system separates the operating environment from the security services, allowing easier maintenance, updates and future expansion.
Offline-First Design
Designed to allow installation and initial deployment in environments with limited or restricted Internet connectivity.
Reproducible Deployment
The system is built using predefined components and cryptographic verification mechanisms to ensure integrity.
Expandable Platform
The architecture allows new security tools and future capabilities to be integrated over time.
Hardware Requirements
ProteusOS can adapt to different environments, from small organizations to larger institutions. Recommended resources depend on the selected deployment profile.
Minimum - Lite
- CPU: 2 cores
- RAM: 4 GB
- Storage: 40 GB SSD
Recommended - Standard
- CPU: 4 cores
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 80 GB SSD
Advanced - Full SOC
- CPU: 4+ cores
- RAM: 16 GB+
- Storage: 100 GB+ SSD
Development Roadmap
ProteusOS is an evolving project. The roadmap represents the current development direction and future objectives of the platform.
ProteusOS v1.0 - Aegis
Initial enterprise appliance release. Debian 13 base system, graphical environment, automated deployment engine and SOC profiles.
Enhanced Documentation
Creation of installation guides, administration manuals and technical documentation to help organizations deploy and maintain the platform.
Additional Security Integrations
Expansion of supported tools, monitoring capabilities and security workflows according to community and organizational needs.
Enterprise Features
Future improvements focused on centralized management, advanced administration and larger-scale deployments.
Support the Project
ProteusOS is developed as an independent Open Source project. The goal is to create a professional security platform that allows more organizations to access defensive cybersecurity capabilities without depending exclusively on proprietary solutions.
If you find the project useful or believe it can provide value to the community, you can contribute to help support development, documentation, testing and future improvements.
Donations
Every contribution helps maintain active development and improve the platform.
Other Ways to Help
- Share the project.
- Report issues.
- Suggest improvements.
- Help with documentation.
- Participate in testing.
Contact
ProteusOS is designed and developed by Germán Silveira.
For questions, collaboration proposals, technical feedback or information about the project, you can use the following contact channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ProteusOS a hacking distribution?
No. ProteusOS is a defensive security platform focused on monitoring, detection, visibility and incident response. It is not designed for offensive security or penetration testing activities.
Who is ProteusOS intended for?
The platform is designed for small and medium businesses, educational institutions, universities, public organizations and security teams that need better visibility over their infrastructure.
Do I need advanced SOC experience?
ProteusOS aims to simplify the initial deployment and operation of security tools, allowing technicians with different experience levels to build security monitoring capabilities more efficiently.
Is ProteusOS free?
The project is based on Open Source technologies. The platform itself is intended to remain accessible, while additional services such as professional support, consulting and deployment assistance may be offered.
Why is it based on Debian?
Debian provides a stable, transparent and well-supported foundation, allowing ProteusOS to focus on its main objective: simplifying security deployment and management.