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@article{203125,
        author = {Ritesh Shinde and Prof. Ishrat Fatima Shaikh and Anuj Bhure and Rushikesh Bhosale},
        title = {Sentinel OS: A Lightweight Command-Line Based Linux Distribution for Security and Reverse Engineering},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {11073-11076},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203125},
        abstract = {Sentinel OS is a lightweight, command -line–based Linux distribution designed specifically for penetration testing, cybersecurity research, and reverse engineering. Built on an optimized Arch Linux monolithic kernel, the operating system emphasizes minimalism, performance efficiency, and high user authority. Unlike traditional security-focused distributions that ship with hundreds of pre-installed tools many of which remain unused. Sentinel OS offers a modular “install -when -needed” approach, allowing users to maintain a clean and efficient system. This paper presents a detailed review of Sentinel OS, covering its objectives, design principles, architectural framework, methodology, core features, challenges, and future scope. The OS aims to provide a customizable, fast, and resource-efficient alternative for cybersecurity professionals, learners, and developers who prefer a terminal -centric environment.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {May},
        }