Russia Tests Homegrown Cybersecure Cluster
The Nauka Lab laboratory has tested a domestic cybersecure cluster developed by Positive Technologies and confirmed that it is ready for practical deployment.
During the trials, Nauka Lab specialists deployed a testbed built entirely on Russian-made technologies. The setup includes the next-generation firewall PT NGFW and the PT Sandbox threat analysis system.
The entire infrastructure meets the requirements of Russia’s Federal Service for Technical and Export Control (FSTEC) for information security tools, as the tested products are designed for use in government and corporate systems.
Compatibility Confirmed
The main outcome of the testing was confirmation that Positive Technologies’ products are compatible with the Brest PC SV virtualization platform and Astra Linux 1.7.5. The PT NGFW management system was successfully launched inside a virtual machine running on that platform.
Previously, this configuration did not have official support status. The Nauka Lab test effectively became practical, officially confirmed proof that the setup works as intended.
File Sandbox
The testbed also included a cluster of two PT NGFW 1005 hardware systems running Astra Linux. Working alongside them was PT Sandbox. This so-called “sandbox” runs suspicious files and objects in an isolated environment, making it possible to detect complex and previously unknown threats that standard security tools fail to recognize.
Two-Tier Protection
The cluster’s architecture is built around a two-tier model. The first layer filters out known attacks and unwanted network traffic, while the second performs deeper analysis of potentially dangerous objects. All components are connected to a centralized monitoring system, allowing engineers to see everything in real time and respond quickly to any incidents.
From the Lab to Industry
Following the tests, Nauka Lab assembled a ready-to-use prototype of a cybersecure cluster designed for industrial operation. The next stage will involve deploying the product within the laboratory’s corporate network and conducting stress tests. In practice, the project has shown that fully import-substituted security systems are already capable of addressing real-world needs of businesses and government organizations.
