diff --git a/PRD.md b/PRD.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4e585e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/PRD.md @@ -0,0 +1,915 @@ +# KNEL-Football Secure OS - Product Requirements Document (PRD) + +**Version:** 1.0 +**Status:** Active +**Copyright:** © 2026 Known Element Enterprises LLC +**License:** GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only +**Last Updated:** 2026-01-28 + +--- + +## Executive Summary + +KNEL-Football Secure OS is a hardened Debian 13 Linux distribution designed for secure tier0 infrastructure access. The system implements a defense-in-depth security architecture with full disk encryption as a mandatory requirement, ensuring data protection against physical access attacks and unauthorized disclosure. + +### Key Differentiators + +- **Mandatory Full Disk Encryption (FDE)** - LUKS-based encryption for all system storage +- **Network Isolation** - VPN-only access with WireGuard +- **Minimal Attack Surface** - Only essential services and applications +- **Hardware Disabled** - WiFi and Bluetooth permanently disabled +- **Immutable Configuration** - Package management disabled by default +- **Privacy-Focused** - No telemetry, no user data collection + +--- + +## Product Vision + +To provide the most secure, compliant, and user-friendly operating system for tier0 infrastructure access, protecting sensitive data and systems through comprehensive encryption, network isolation, and defense-in-depth security controls. + +--- + +## Product Scope + +### In Scope + +- Full disk encryption (LUKS) for all storage devices +- Debian 13 base system with security hardening +- IceWM desktop environment +- WireGuard VPN client with QR code import +- Network firewall with default-deny policy +- SSH server with key-based authentication +- USB device automount with restrictions +- Automated ISO build process +- Comprehensive security testing suite + +### Out of Scope + +- General-purpose computing applications +- Internet browsing capabilities +- Application package manager +- Wireless networking support +- Bluetooth support +- Cloud storage integration +- Multi-user support (single-user system) + +--- + +## Functional Requirements + +### FR-001: Full Disk Encryption (MANDATORY) + +**Priority:** P0 (Critical) +**Status:** Required + +**Description:** +The system MUST implement full disk encryption using LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) to protect all data at rest. Encryption must be mandatory and cannot be bypassed during installation. + +**Requirements:** +1. **LUKS2 Format** - Use LUKS2 with Argon2id key derivation +2. **AES-XTS Encryption** - AES-256-XTS cipher with 512-bit key size +3. **Boot Partition Encryption** - Root filesystem must be encrypted +4. **Separate Boot Partition** - Unencrypted /boot for bootloader (UEFI requirement) +5. **Key Recovery** - Support for multiple passphrases/key slots +6. **Integrity Protection** - Authenticated encryption or dm-integrity layer +7. **Secure Key Storage** - No plaintext keys stored anywhere on the system + +**Encryption Passphrase Requirements (MANDATORY):** +- **Minimum Length**: 14 characters (20+ characters strongly recommended) +- **Character Classes**: Minimum 3 of 4 required: + - Uppercase letters (A-Z) - At least 1 required + - Lowercase letters (a-z) - At least 1 required + - Digits (0-9) - At least 1 required + - Special characters (!@#$%^&*) - At least 1 required +- **Prohibited Patterns**: + - No common words (password, secret, admin, root, etc.) + - No sequential characters (123, abc, qwerty) + - No repeated characters (maximum 2 consecutive) +- **Security Notes**: + - Passphrase is required at EVERY system boot + - No backdoor or recovery mechanism without valid passphrase + - Loss of passphrase = permanent data loss + - Store passphrase in secure password manager + +**Installation Behavior:** +- Installer MUST prompt for encryption passphrase +- Passphrase MUST meet complexity requirements above +- System CANNOT be installed without encryption +- Installer MUST verify passphrase strength where possible +- System CANNOT boot without correct passphrase +- Installer SHOULD create key backup option (recommended) + +**Implementation Details:** +``` +/dev/sda1 512M EFI System Partition (ESP) +/dev/sda2 512M /boot (ext4, unencrypted) +/dev/sda3 Remainder LUKS2 encrypted partition + └─ cryptroot AES-256-XTS / (ext4) +``` + +**Installation Behavior:** +- Installer MUST prompt for encryption passphrase +- Passphrase MUST be 14+ characters with complexity requirements +- System CANNOT be installed without encryption +- Installer MUST verify passphrase strength +- Installer MUST create key backup option (recommended) + +**Security Properties:** +- Data unreadable without correct passphrase +- No backdoors or recovery mechanisms by default +- Protected against cold boot attacks +- Protected against disk imaging attacks +- Compliant with NIST SP 800-111 + +### FR-002: Operating System Base + +**Priority:** P0 +**Status:** Required + +**Requirements:** +1. **Base Distribution** - Debian 13 (Trixie) Testing +2. **Architecture** - AMD64 (x86_64) only +3. **Kernel** - Latest stable kernel with security patches +4. **Security Patches** - All available security patches applied +5. **Minimal Packages** - Only essential packages installed + +### FR-003: Desktop Environment + +**Priority:** P1 +**Status:** Required + +**Requirements:** +1. **Window Manager** - IceWM (minimal resource footprint) +2. **Display Manager** - LightDM with privacy mode +3. **Theme** - Dark, privacy-focused theme +4. **Applications** - Remmina (remote desktop), Mousepad (text editor) + +**Privacy Features:** +- Hide usernames in login screen +- Disable guest account +- Disable auto-login +- Disable user list display + +### FR-004: Network Isolation + +**Priority:** P0 +**Status:** Required + +**Requirements:** +1. **WireGuard VPN** - Required for all network access +2. **No Direct Internet** - All traffic through VPN tunnel +3. **Firewall Rules** - Default deny, specific allow rules +4. **QR Code Import** - Easy VPN configuration import +5. **Dynamic Firewall** - Rules adapt to VPN endpoints + +**Allowed Traffic:** +- WireGuard VPN traffic to configured endpoints +- DNS through VPN tunnel only +- Outbound through VPN interface only + +### FR-005: Hardware Control + +**Priority:** P0 +**Status:** Required + +**Requirements:** +1. **WiFi Disabled** - Permanently disabled via kernel module blacklist +2. **Bluetooth Disabled** - Permanently disabled via kernel module blacklist +3. **USB Restricted** - Controlled automount with security restrictions +4. **No Wireless Cards** - System should not have wireless hardware + +**Blacklisted Modules:** +- WiFi: rtl*, iwl*, ath*, brcm*, mwifi*, rt2* +- Bluetooth: btusb, bluetooth + +### FR-006: SSH Access + +**Priority:** P1 +**Status:** Required + +**Requirements:** +1. **Key-Based Authentication** - Only SSH keys (no passwords) +2. **WireGuard Keys** - Pre-configured WireGuard key pairs +3. **Root Login Disabled** - No direct root SSH access +4. **Custom SSH Port** - Non-standard port (configurable) +5. **Key Management** - Secure key storage and rotation + +### FR-007: System Hardening + +**Priority:** P0 +**Status:** Required + +**Requirements:** +1. **Password Policy** - 14+ character minimum, complexity required +2. **Audit Logging** - Comprehensive system activity logging +3. **Resource Limits** - Prevent resource exhaustion attacks +4. **Service Hardening** - Disable unnecessary services +5. **Kernel Parameters** - Secure kernel parameter tuning + +**Disabled Services:** +- avahi-daemon (zeroconf) +- cups (printing) +- bluetooth service +- NetworkManager (managed via scripts) + +### FR-008: USB Device Handling + +**Priority:** P1 +**Status:** Required + +**Requirements:** +1. **Automount Support** - Automatic USB device mounting +2. **Restricted Permissions** - No auto-execution +3. **User Mount Points** - /media/username/device +4. **Filesystem Support** - FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, ext4 +5. **Audit Logging** - Track USB device insertion/removal + +**Security Restrictions:** +- No automatic program execution +- No symbolic links from USB +- No device special files from USB +- Read-only mode for untrusted USB (optional) + +### FR-009: System Immutability + +**Priority:** P1 +**Status:** Required + +**Requirements:** +1. **Package Management Disabled** - No apt/dpkg commands for users +2. **Immutable Configuration** - Critical files have immutable attributes +3. **No Auto-Updates** - Updates via ISO rebuild only +4. **Configuration Tracking** - Detect configuration tampering + +**Protected Directories:** +- /etc (system configuration) +- /usr (system binaries) +- /boot (bootloader) +- /bin, /sbin (essential binaries) + +### FR-010: ISO Build Process + +**Priority:** P1 +**Status:** Required + +**Requirements:** +1. **Reproducible Builds** - Identical outputs from identical inputs +2. **Docker-Based** - All build operations in Docker containers +3. **Checksum Verification** - SHA256 and MD5 checksums for ISO +4. **Build Logging** - Complete build audit trail +5. **Automated Testing** - Comprehensive test suite execution + +**Build Artifacts:** +- ISO image (~1-2 GB) +- SHA256 checksum file +- MD5 checksum file +- Build report (optional) + +--- + +## Non-Functional Requirements + +### NFR-001: Security + +**Priority:** P0 +**Requirements:** +- Full disk encryption (LUKS2, AES-256-XTS) +- Defense-in-depth architecture +- Zero-trust network model +- Compliance with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) +- No backdoors or secret keys + +### NFR-002: Performance + +**Priority:** P2 +**Requirements:** +- Boot time < 60 seconds (including LUKS passphrase prompt) +- Disk I/O overhead < 5% with encryption +- Memory usage < 2 GB at idle +- CPU usage < 5% at idle + +### NFR-003: Reliability + +**Priority:** P1 +**Requirements:** +- Mean time between failures (MTBF) > 720 hours +- Graceful degradation on errors +- Comprehensive error handling +- Automatic recovery where possible + +### NFR-004: Usability + +**Priority:** P1 +**Requirements:** +- Intuitive installation process +- Clear error messages +- Comprehensive documentation +- Minimal training required + +### NFR-005: Maintainability + +**Priority:** P1 +**Requirements:** +- Clean code structure +- Comprehensive testing +- Well-documented configuration +- Automated build and deployment + +### NFR-006: Compliance + +**Priority:** P0 +**Requirements:** +- NIST SP 800-53 (Security Controls) +- NIST SP 800-111 (Disk Encryption) +- ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security) +- CIS Benchmarks for Debian Linux +- DISA STIG for Linux + +--- + +## Security Architecture + +### Encryption Layer + +#### Full Disk Encryption (FDE) +- **Cipher:** AES-256-XTS +- **Key Size:** 512 bits +- **Mode:** LUKS2 +- **KDF:** Argon2id (PBKDF2 fallback) +- **Integrity:** dm-integrity layer (optional) + +#### Key Management +- Primary: User passphrase (required during boot) +- Recovery: Optional key slot for emergency recovery +- Storage: Keys never stored in plaintext +- Rotation: Key change support via cryptsetup + +### Network Security Layer + +#### VPN-Only Access +- **Protocol:** WireGuard +- **Encryption:** ChaCha20-Poly1305 +- **Authentication:** Public/private key pairs +- **Configuration:** Dynamic endpoint-based firewall rules + +#### Firewall Rules +``` +Default Policy: DROP + +Inbound Rules: +- SSH from VPN interface only (key-based auth) +- Established/related connections allowed + +Outbound Rules: +- WireGuard VPN traffic to endpoints +- DNS through VPN tunnel only +- All traffic through VPN interface only +``` + +### System Security Layer + +#### Kernel Hardening +- Module blacklisting (WiFi, Bluetooth) +- Secure kernel parameters +- Restricted ptrace scope +- Kernel address space layout randomization (KASLR) + +#### Process Security +- Resource limits (ulimits) +- Service hardening (systemd sandboxing) +- Mandatory access control (optional SELinux/AppArmor) + +### Access Control Layer + +#### Authentication +- **Password Policy:** 14+ characters, complexity required +- **SSH:** Key-based only (no password auth) +- **Root Login:** Disabled via SSH +- **Sudo:** Limited sudo access for authorized users + +#### Authorization +- **User Groups:** Minimal necessary groups only +- **File Permissions:** Secure default permissions +- **Sudo Configuration:** Specific command permissions +- **Audit Logging:** Track all privilege usage + +--- + +## Data Requirements + +### DR-001: Data at Rest + +**Priority:** P0 +**Requirements:** +- All system data encrypted at rest (LUKS2) +- Encryption key protected by user passphrase +- No plaintext data storage +- Secure deletion of temporary files + +### DR-002: Data in Transit + +**Priority:** P0 +**Requirements:** +- All network traffic encrypted via VPN +- SSH encryption for remote access +- TLS for any HTTPS traffic (if applicable) +- No plaintext protocols allowed + +### DR-003: Data Retention + +**Priority:** P2 +**Requirements:** +- Log retention: 90 days minimum +- User data: User-controlled +- System data: Until reinstallation +- Secure wipe on decommission + +--- + +## User Requirements + +### UR-001: Target Users + +1. **Tier0 Infrastructure Engineers** - Primary users +2. **System Administrators** - Secondary users +3. **Security Auditors** - Compliance verification users + +### UR-002: User Scenarios + +**Scenario 1: Initial System Installation** +1. Boot ISO on target hardware +2. Configure disk encryption passphrase +3. Complete automated installation +4. Reboot into encrypted system +5. Configure WireGuard VPN + +**Scenario 2: Daily System Use** +1. System prompts for encryption passphrase at boot +2. User logs in (username/password) +3. VPN automatically connects +4. User accesses infrastructure via SSH/Remmina + +**Scenario 3: USB Data Transfer** +1. User inserts USB device +2. System automatically mounts to /media/username/device +3. User copies files to/from USB +4. User safely removes USB device + +**Scenario 4: VPN Configuration** +1. User scans QR code with camera +2. System imports WireGuard configuration +3. Firewall rules updated automatically +4. VPN connection established + +### UR-003: User Interface Requirements + +**Login Screen:** +- Display system name only +- No user list (privacy mode) +- Require username entry +- Require password entry +- No guest account option + +**Desktop Environment:** +- Minimal interface (IceWM) +- Application launcher +- System tray (VPN status indicator) +- Terminal access +- No unnecessary widgets + +--- + +## Technical Requirements + +### TR-001: System Requirements + +**Minimum Hardware:** +- CPU: x86_64 (AMD64), 2 cores +- RAM: 4 GB (8 GB recommended) +- Storage: 64 GB SSD (128 GB recommended) +- Network: Ethernet (1 Gbps recommended) +- UEFI: UEFI 2.3+ firmware + +**Recommended Hardware:** +- CPU: x86_64 (AMD64), 4+ cores +- RAM: 8 GB +- Storage: 256 GB NVMe SSD +- Network: Ethernet 10 Gbps +- UEFI: UEFI 2.7+ with Secure Boot + +**Unsupported Hardware:** +- 32-bit systems (x86, ARM32) +- Legacy BIOS systems +- Systems without UEFI firmware +- Systems with < 4 GB RAM +- Systems with < 64 GB storage + +### TR-002: Software Requirements + +**Included Software:** +- Debian 13 base system +- Linux kernel (latest stable) +- IceWM window manager +- LightDM display manager +- WireGuard and tools +- OpenSSH server +- nftables firewall +- Remmina (remote desktop) +- Mousepad (text editor) +- zbar-tools (QR code scanning) + +**Excluded Software:** +- Package managers (apt/dpkg for users) +- Wireless drivers and tools +- Bluetooth stack +- Printing system (CUPS) +- Cloud storage clients +- Media players +- Web browsers + +### TR-003: Encryption Requirements + +**LUKS2 Configuration:** +- Cipher: aes-xts-plain64 +- Key size: 512 bits (256-bit keys for XTS) +- Hash: SHA-512 +- KDF: Argon2id (with appropriate iterations) +- Salt size: 512 bits +- Key slots: 8 maximum (default: 1 used) + +**Partition Layout (UEFI):** +``` +/dev/sda1 512M EFI System Partition (FAT32) +/dev/sda2 512M /boot (ext4, unencrypted) +/dev/sda3 Remainder LUKS2 encrypted container + └─ cryptroot (mapped device) / (ext4) +``` + +**Boot Process:** +1. UEFI firmware loads GRUB from EFI System Partition +2. GRUB loads kernel and initramfs from /boot +3. initramfs prompts for encryption passphrase +4. LUKS container unlocked with passphrase +5. Root filesystem mounted +6. System boots normally + +--- + +## Compliance Requirements + +### CR-001: Regulatory Compliance + +**NIST SP 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls)** +- AC-2: Account Management +- AC-3: Access Enforcement +- AC-6: Least Privilege +- AU-2: Audit Events +- AU-3: Content of Audit Records +- AU-6: Audit Review, Analysis, and Reporting +- CM-3: Configuration Change Control +- CM-7: Least Functionality +- CM-8: System Components Inventory +- CP-7: Alternate Storage Site +- CP-9: System Backup +- CP-10: Information System Recovery and Reconstitution +- IA-2: Identification and Authentication +- IA-5: Authenticator Management +- SC-8: Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity +- SC-12: Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management +- SC-13: Cryptographic Protection +- SC-28: Protection of Information at Rest + +**NIST SP 800-111 (Guide to Storage Encryption)** +- Full disk encryption implementation +- Cryptographic algorithm selection +- Key management procedures +- Authentication requirements + +**ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Information Security)** +- A.9 Access Control +- A.10 Cryptography +- A.12 Operations Security +- A.14 System Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance + +**CIS Benchmarks for Debian Linux** +- Initial setup guidelines +- Logging and monitoring +- Network configuration +- System access, authentication, and authorization + +**DISA STIG for Linux** +- Firewall configuration +- System services configuration +- File permissions and ownership + +### CR-002: Security Compliance + +**Encryption Standards:** +- FIPS 140-2 Level 1 (certified algorithms) +- FIPS 197 (AES encryption) +- FIPS 180-4 (SHA hash functions) +- FIPS 202 (SHA-3 hash functions) + +**Cryptographic Protocols:** +- TLS 1.3 (for any HTTPS) +- WireGuard protocol (VPN) +- SSH-2 protocol + +**Key Management:** +- Secure key generation (CSPRNG) +- Secure key storage +- Key rotation support +- Secure key destruction + +--- + +## Testing Requirements + +### TST-001: Unit Testing + +**Coverage:** +- All security hardening scripts +- Configuration generation scripts +- Key management functions +- Firewall rule generation + +**Test Cases:** +- WiFi/Bluetooth module blacklisting verification +- SSH configuration validation +- Firewall rule validation +- Password policy enforcement + +### TST-002: Integration Testing + +**Test Scenarios:** +- Complete ISO build process +- Installation in virtual machine +- Encryption setup and verification +- VPN configuration and connectivity +- USB device handling + +### TST-003: Security Testing + +**Test Areas:** +- Full disk encryption verification +- Network isolation testing +- Firewall rule validation +- Authentication mechanism testing +- Privilege escalation prevention + +### TST-004: Compliance Testing + +**Validation:** +- NIST SP 800-53 control coverage +- NIST SP 800-111 encryption guidelines +- CIS Benchmark compliance +- Security configuration validation + +### TST-005: Performance Testing + +**Metrics:** +- Boot time with encryption +- Disk I/O performance impact +- Memory usage at idle +- Network throughput over VPN + +--- + +## Quality Assurance + +### QA-001: Code Quality + +**Standards:** +- Shell scripts: Shellcheck compliant +- Configuration: Follow Debian conventions +- Documentation: Clear and complete +- Version control: Git with meaningful commits + +### QA-002: Build Quality + +**Requirements:** +- Reproducible builds +- Clean build logs +- No build warnings +- Automated checksum verification + +### QA-003: Release Quality + +**Criteria:** +- All tests passing +- Security scan clean +- Documentation complete +- Signed release artifacts + +--- + +## Documentation Requirements + +### DOC-001: User Documentation + +**Required Documents:** +1. User Manual (installation and daily use) +2. Troubleshooting Guide +3. Security Configuration Guide +4. VPN Configuration Guide + +### DOC-002: Technical Documentation + +**Required Documents:** +1. System Architecture Documentation +2. Security Model Documentation +3. Build Process Documentation +4. API/Configuration Documentation + +### DOC-003: Developer Documentation + +**Required Documents:** +1. Contributor Guidelines +2. Code Style Guide +3. Testing Guidelines +4. Release Process Documentation + +### DOC-004: Compliance Documentation + +**Required Documents:** +1. Security Control Implementation Guide +2. Compliance Matrix (NIST, ISO, CIS) +3. Risk Assessment Report +4. Penetration Test Reports + +--- + +## Deployment Requirements + +### DEP-001: Distribution + +**Distribution Methods:** +- ISO image download (official website) +- Secure distribution (HTTPS, verified checksums) +- GPG signature verification +- Release announcement channels + +### DEP-002: Installation + +**Installation Methods:** +- USB bootable media (recommended) +- Virtual machine deployment (testing) +- Automated installation (preseed configuration) +- Manual installation (expert mode) + +**Installation Requirements:** +- UEFI firmware (mandatory) +- 64-bit AMD64 architecture +- Minimum 64 GB storage +- Minimum 4 GB RAM +- Ethernet network interface + +### DEP-003: Updates + +**Update Strategy:** +- Major updates: New ISO release +- Security patches: New ISO release +- Configuration changes: New ISO release +- No in-place system updates + +**Update Frequency:** +- Major releases: Quarterly +- Security releases: As needed +- Emergency releases: Critical vulnerabilities only + +--- + +## Risk Management + +### RISK-001: Security Risks + +**High Priority Risks:** +1. **Encryption Bypass** - Attackers attempt to bypass encryption + - Mitigation: LUKS2, strong passphrase, secure key management + +2. **Physical Access** - Attackers gain physical access to hardware + - Mitigation: Full disk encryption, secure boot, TPM (optional) + +3. **VPN Compromise** - VPN endpoint or configuration compromised + - Mitigation: Key rotation, endpoint hardening, audit logging + +**Medium Priority Risks:** +4. **USB Attacks** - Malicious USB devices inserted + - Mitigation: Restricted mounting, no auto-execution, audit logging + +5. **Privilege Escalation** - Users attempt to gain root access + - Mitigation: Strong passwords, sudo restrictions, audit logging + +6. **Configuration Drift** - System configuration modified + - Mitigation: Immutable attributes, audit logging, compliance checks + +### RISK-002: Operational Risks + +**Risks:** +- Lost encryption passphrase (data loss) +- System corruption (reinstallation required) +- Hardware failure (recovery procedures needed) +- User error (documentation and training) + +**Mitigations:** +- Backup key slot recommendation +- Comprehensive recovery documentation +- Regular system backups (if applicable) +- Clear user documentation + +--- + +## Success Criteria + +### SC-001: Technical Success + +- Full disk encryption implemented and functional (MANDATORY) +- ISO builds successfully (reproducible) +- All tests passing (100% pass rate) +- Security controls implemented (100% coverage) + +### SC-002: Security Success + +- Full disk encryption verified (LUKS2, AES-256-XTS) +- Compliance achieved (NIST, ISO, CIS) +- Security assessment passed (critical vulnerabilities = 0) +- Penetration test passed (high-severity issues = 0) + +### SC-003: Operational Success + +- System boots within 60 seconds (with passphrase prompt) +- Disk I/O overhead < 5% with encryption +- User can complete common tasks without issues +- Documentation is comprehensive and accurate + +--- + +## Future Enhancements + +### FE-001: Potential Enhancements + +1. **TPM Integration** - Use TPM for passphrase storage (optional) +2. **Smart Card Support** - Smart card-based authentication +3. **Hardware Security Module (HSM)** - Enterprise key management +4. **Trusted Platform Module (TPM)** - Boot attestation +5. **Secure Boot** - Full secure boot chain verification +6. **SELinux/AppArmor** - Mandatory access control +7. **Multi-User Support** - Multiple user accounts (future consideration) +8. **Automated Backup** - Encrypted backup solution +9. **Remote Wipe** - Secure data destruction capability +10. **Hardware Inventory** - Automatic hardware inventory tracking + +### FE-002: Research Areas + +1. **Alternative Encryption** - Evaluate dm-crypt with dm-integrity +2. **Post-Quantum Cryptography** - Quantum-resistant algorithms +3. **Hardware Enclaves** - Intel SGX or AMD SEV +4. **Containerization** - Application-level isolation +5. **Zero Trust Networking** - Enhanced zero-trust model + +--- + +## Appendix A: Terminology + +| Term | Definition | +|------|------------| +| FDE | Full Disk Encryption - Encryption of entire storage device | +| LUKS | Linux Unified Key Setup - Disk encryption specification | +| LUKS2 | Second version of LUKS with enhanced features | +| AES-XTS | Advanced Encryption Standard in XEX-based Tweaked CodeBook mode | +| KDF | Key Derivation Function - Derives encryption keys from password | +| UEFI | Unified Extensible Firmware Interface - Modern firmware interface | +| ESP | EFI System Partition - FAT32 partition for UEFI boot files | +| VPN | Virtual Private Network - Encrypted network tunnel | +| WireGuard | Modern, high-performance VPN protocol | +| nftables | Linux packet filtering framework | +| IceWM | Ice Window Manager - Lightweight window manager | +| LightDM - Light Display Manager - Cross-desktop display manager | + +--- + +## Appendix B: References + +1. NIST SP 800-53: Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems +2. NIST SP 800-111: Guide to Storage Encryption Technologies for End User Devices +3. ISO/IEC 27001:2013: Information Security Management Systems +4. CIS Benchmarks: Center for Internet Security Security Configuration Guides +5. DISA STIG: Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides +6. LUKS Specification: https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/LUKS2-docs +7. WireGuard Protocol: https://www.wireguard.com/protocol/ +8. Debian Live Manual: https://live-team.pages.debian.net/live-manual/ + +--- + +## Appendix C: Change History + +| Version | Date | Author | Changes | +|---------|------|--------|---------| +| 1.0 | 2026-01-28 | KNEL-Football Team | Initial PRD with mandatory full disk encryption | + +--- + +**Copyright © 2026 Known Element Enterprises LLC** +**License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only** + +This PRD is maintained as part of the KNEL-Football project and is updated when requirements change or new features are added.