--- title: Steps to maximise robotics security with Ubuntu description: The Robot Operating System (ROS) is a popular open-source platform for advanced robotics. Its flexibility and ease-of-use make it well-suited to a wide array of robotics applications – however, these robots are not always sufficiently protected against security threats. url: https://canonical.com/blog/steps-to-maximise-robotics-security-with-ubuntu?format=md --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Alex Cattle](https://canonical.com/blog/author/cattleaej "More about Alex Cattle") on 1 April 2020 # Steps to maximise robotics security with Ubuntu [IoT](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/iot) [robotics](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/robotics) [ROS](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/ros) [Ubuntu](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/ubuntu) Share on:* [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.canonical.com/blog/steps-to-maximise-robotics-security-with-ubuntu "Share on Facebook") * [Twitter](https://twitter.com/share?text=Steps%20to%20maximise%20robotics%20security%20with%20Ubuntu&url=https://www.canonical.com/blog/steps-to-maximise-robotics-security-with-ubuntu&hashtags=ubuntu "Share on Twitter") * [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.canonical.com/blog/steps-to-maximise-robotics-security-with-ubuntu&title=Steps%20to%20maximise%20robotics%20security%20with%20Ubuntu "Share on LinkedIn") --- --- ## Newsletter signup Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. By submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/data-privacy). Sign up The Robot Operating System (ROS) is a popular open-source platform for advanced robotics. Its flexibility and ease-of-use make it well-suited to a wide array of robotics applications – however, these robots are not always sufficiently protected against security threats. Opportunistic attacks are by far the most prevalent, and robots with inadequate ROS security make tempting targets for bad actors. With that in mind, approaching robotics security proactively is crucial to preventing breaches and saving resources in the long run. Security starts with the underlying operating system, and building robots on Ubuntu unlocks a number of easy, yet effective, measures for maximising protection against the most dominant threats. Using the Raspberry Pi based model of TurtleBot3 as an example, this whitepaper details practical steps for securing robots on Ubuntu, including: * How to minimise the attack surface by installing the Ubuntu Server image, and by disabling USB, IPv6, core dump, and other functionalities that are not in use. * Enabling unattended upgrades to keep automatically up-to-date with the latest security vulnerability patches. * Mitigating brute force attacks through SSH hardening and firewall configuration. Fill out the form below to download the whitepaper: #### Related posts --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 25 August 2026 ### [Arduino® VENTUNO™ Q is available for pre-order with Ubuntu pre-installed](https://canonical.com/blog/arduino-ventuno-q-is-available-for-pre-order-with-ubuntu-pre-installed) Canonical announcements Ubuntu tech blog London, UK – August 25, 2026 – Following our initial collaboration announcement in March 2026, Canonical and Arduino (a subsidiary of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.) are excited to announce that VENTUNO Q is now generally available for pre-order, pre-loaded with Ubuntu. VENTUNO Q is a dual-brain developer board designed for edge AI and robot ... --- [Mikhail Khazov](https://canonical.com/blog/author/khazov-m) 13 August 2026 ### [Advantech AOM-2721 is now Ubuntu Certified](https://canonical.com/blog/advantech-aom-2721-ubuntu-certified) Hardware Enablement Ubuntu tech blog Canonical announces that the Advantech AOM-2721 is officially joining the list of Ubuntu Certified Hardware. ... --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 30 June 2026 ### [Canonical becomes Gold Sponsor of Trifecta Tech Foundation](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-becomes-gold-sponsor-of-trifecta-tech-foundation) Canonical announcements Ubuntu tech blog Canonical is pleased to announce it is now a Gold Sponsor of the Trifecta Tech Foundation, a non-profit that creates open source building blocks for critical infrastructure software.  Canonical has supported the foundation’s work since 2025, co-sponsoring the development of projects like sudo-rs. The new €40,000/year contribution will hel ...