Overview

Safe Exam Browser Linux is an open-source community project bringing secure online exam capabilities to the Linux desktop. It is designed to be simple, reliable, and accessible to schools, universities, and other institutions that use Linux.

What It Does

SEB Linux temporarily turns a computer into a secure workstation for exams. While running, students can only access the exam itself. Everything else is locked, including other applications, websites, and system features. This helps keep exams fair and prevents cheating.

How It Works

The application launches in full screen and blocks access to the rest of the system. Once the exam is finished, the computer returns to normal. Schools can configure which websites are allowed and set security policies to match their needs.

Who It Is For

• Schools and universities running Linux in computer labs.
• Institutions that want a free, open-source alternative for secure assessments.
• Developers and organizations that want to contribute to a community project.

License

Safe Exam Browser Linux is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL-2.0), the same license as the upstream Safe Exam Browser project. See the LICENSE file for the full text.

Acknowledgement

Safe Exam Browser Linux is based on the work of the Safe Exam Browser project by ETH Zurich, IT Services. We thank the SEB team and the broader community for their contributions to secure e-assessment.