# Football Secure Access System - Functional Requirements ## Document Information - **System Name**: Football Secure Access System - **Document Type**: Functional Requirements Specification - **Version**: 1.0 - **Date**: 2025-01-20 - **Status**: Final (Production Ready) --- ## 1. Purpose The Football Secure Access System is a minimal, hardened Debian 13 (trixie) system designed for secure remote access to Tier0 infrastructure. It provides secure, auditable access to privileged workstations (PAWs) while enforcing strict network isolation. --- ## 2. Functional Requirements ### 2.1 Core Functionality **FR-1: Remote Access to Privileged Infrastructure** - The system MUST provide remote desktop access (RDP) to Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) - Remote access MUST be secured via WireGuard VPN tunnel - All remote access traffic MUST route through VPN (no direct network access) **FR-2: Network Isolation** - The system MUST block all direct network access on physical interfaces - The system MUST only allow outbound traffic through WireGuard VPN interface - The system MUST allow only one WireGuard endpoint connection - The system MUST drop all inbound traffic (except keepalive and DHCP) **FR-3: Minimal User Interface** - The system MUST boot directly to graphical desktop environment - The system MUST use IceWM as window manager (lightweight) - The system MUST launch Remmina automatically on user login - The system MUST provide only Remmina for remote access (no other remote tools) **FR-4: Automated Installation** - The system MUST be installable via bootable ISO - The system MUST use preseed configuration to automate installation - The system MUST require user to provide only: - Username for user account - Password for user account (min 12 chars, complexity requirements) - Root password (min 12 chars, complexity requirements) - Target disk/partition for installation - The system MUST automatically configure all other installation settings ### 2.2 Security Requirements **FR-5: Zero Remote Administration** - The system MUST NOT allow SSH connections - The system MUST NOT allow telnet or any other remote administration - The system MUST disable all remote access services by default **FR-6: System Hardening** - The system MUST implement CIS Debian 13 Benchmark controls - The system MUST enforce Secure Boot with signed bootloader - The system MUST enable kernel lockdown mode - The system MUST enforce AppArmor in enforce mode - The system MUST enable auditd logging for security events - The system MUST disable core dumps - The system MUST set strict umask (077) **FR-7: Integrity Verification** - The system MUST implement AIDE (Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment) - The system MUST run AIDE integrity checks periodically - The system MUST alert on integrity violations **FR-8: Firewall Configuration** - The system MUST use nftables/iptables for firewall - The system MUST implement default DROP policy for INPUT, OUTPUT, FORWARD chains - The system MUST allow only specific traffic: - Loopback traffic - WireGuard keepalive packets to endpoint - WireGuard tunnel traffic (all VPN traffic) - DHCP on physical interface for IP acquisition ### 2.3 System Requirements **FR-9: Boot Configuration** - The system MUST support both UEFI and BIOS boot - The system MUST boot into graphical mode by default - The system MUST use GRUB2 as bootloader - The system MUST protect GRUB with password (if configured) **FR-10: Storage Configuration** - The system MUST use LVM for logical volume management - The system MUST support encrypted root filesystem (optional) - The system MUST use ext4 for root filesystem **FR-11: System Updates** - The system MUST allow security updates via APT - The system MUST NOT install development tools - The system MUST NOT install unnecessary packages **FR-12: Logging and Monitoring** - The system MUST log all security events - The system MUST log all network connections (via firewall logs) - The system MUST log all authentication attempts - The system MUST implement logrotate to manage log sizes --- ## 3. Artifact Properties ### 3.1 ISO Artifact **Property 1: Bootable ISO** - File format: ISO 9660 with Rock Ridge extensions - Boot modes: BIOS (MBR) and UEFI (GPT) - Size: ~350-400MB (Debian netinst base) - Architecture: amd64 (x86_64) **Property 2: Embedded Preseed** - Preseed file location: `/preseed.cfg` on ISO root - Preseed loading: Automatic via boot command - Preseed automation: All installation steps except user/password/disk **Property 3: Debian Installer Integration** - Base: Debian 13 (trixie) netinst ISO - Installer: Standard Debian installer (debootstrap-based) - Packages: Minimal base system (no GUI initially) ### 3.2 Installed System Properties **Property 4: Operating System** - Distribution: Debian 13 (trixie) - Architecture: amd64 (x86_64) - Kernel: Linux (latest from Debian 13) - Init system: systemd **Property 5: Minimal Footprint** - Installed packages: < 100 (minimal base) - Desktop environment: IceWM (lightweight window manager) - Remote access tools: Remmina only - Development tools: None - Services: Systemd, auditd, rsyslog, NetworkManager, WireGuard **Property 6: Security Hardening** - Secure Boot: Enabled (signed bootloader) - SELinux: Not used (AppArmor instead) - AppArmor: Enforcing mode - Firewall: nftables with DROP policy - SSH: Disabled and masked - Bluetooth: Disabled - Wireless: Disabled **Property 7: Network Configuration** - Physical interface (eth0): DHCP only, VPN keepalive only - WireGuard interface (wg0): All outbound traffic - DNS: Via VPN tunnel (no external DNS) - Routing: Default route via VPN interface **Property 8: User Account** - Default username: `user` (set during install) - Default password: Set during install (min 12 chars) - Root account: Password protected (set during install) - Sudo access: Not configured (local admin only) ### 3.3 Deployment Properties **Property 9: Hardware Requirements** - Architecture: x86_64 (amd64) - RAM: Minimum 2GB (4GB recommended for smooth operation) - Storage: Minimum 8GB (16GB recommended) - Boot: UEFI preferred, BIOS supported - Network: Ethernet interface required **Property 10: Target Environment** - Deployment: Bare metal laptop or VM - Location: Physical access-only systems (football-x) - Network: Must have internet access for VPN connection - Physical security: Controlled environment (Tier0) --- ## 4. Non-Functional Requirements ### 4.1 Performance **NFR-1: Boot Time** - System MUST boot within 30 seconds to login prompt - System MUST launch desktop within 60 seconds of login **NFR-2: Network Latency** - VPN tunnel latency MUST NOT exceed 200ms (typical VPN overhead) - Remote desktop performance MUST be acceptable (not pixelated or laggy) **NFR-3: Resource Usage** - System MUST use < 2GB RAM at idle - System MUST use < 10GB disk after installation ### 4.2 Reliability **NFR-4: Uptime** - System MUST support 24/7 operation without restart (for deployment period) - System MUST recover gracefully from network failures **NFR-5: Availability** - System MUST be available for remote access when VPN is connected - System MUST NOT crash or hang under normal operation ### 4.3 Usability **NFR-6: Ease of Use** - Installation MUST require < 10 minutes of user interaction - User MUST be able to connect to PAW within 2 minutes of login - User MUST NOT need to configure system settings **NFR-7: Maintainability** - System MUST support security updates via APT - System MUST allow administrator to add required packages (if needed) - System MUST provide logs for troubleshooting ### 4.4 Security **NFR-8: Compliance** - System MUST meet CIS Debian 13 Benchmark requirements - System MUST pass automated compliance tests - System MUST be auditable by external security teams **NFR-9: Encryption** - WireGuard tunnel MUST use strong encryption (ChaCha20-Poly1305) - VPN keys MUST be securely stored (WireGuard config files) - Optional: Root filesystem encryption support --- ## 5. User Inputs Required During installation, user MUST provide: ### 5.1 User Account - **Username**: For non-root user account (e.g., `user`) - **Password**: Must meet complexity requirements: - Minimum 12 characters - Mixed case (uppercase and lowercase) - At least one number - At least one special character ### 5.2 Root Account - **Password**: Must meet same complexity requirements as user password - Root access: Local console only (no remote root) ### 5.3 Target Disk - **Disk selection**: User selects disk/partition for installation - **Partitioning**: Automated (LVM, no manual configuration) - **Warning**: All data on selected disk will be wiped --- ## 6. System Components ### 6.1 Core Components - **Operating System**: Debian 13 (trixie) - **Kernel**: Linux (latest from Debian 13) - **Init System**: systemd - **Bootloader**: GRUB2 (UEFI and BIOS support) ### 6.2 Desktop Components - **Window Manager**: IceWM - **Session Manager**: Default X session - **Auto-start**: Remmina launches on login ### 6.3 Network Components - **VPN Client**: WireGuard - **Network Manager**: NetworkManager (for DHCP) - **Firewall**: nftables/iptables ### 6.4 Security Components - **Mandatory Access Control**: AppArmor (enforcing) - **Intrusion Detection**: AIDE - **Audit Framework**: auditd - **Secure Boot**: GRUB with signed bootloader --- ## 7. Compliance Requirements The system MUST comply with: ### 7.1 CIS Benchmarks - CIS Debian 13 Benchmark (Level 1 controls) - Configuration reviewed and validated ### 7.2 Security Standards - NIST SP 800-53 (Moderate impact baseline) - Industry best practices for secure remote access ### 7.3 Operational Security - Least privilege: Only necessary components installed - Defense in depth: Multiple security layers - Security by default: Secure configuration out of the box --- ## 8. Testing Requirements The system MUST be tested for: ### 8.1 Installation Testing - ISO boots successfully on UEFI systems - ISO boots successfully on BIOS systems - Preseed configuration works as expected - User can install system with minimal input ### 8.2 Security Testing - Firewall rules block unauthorized traffic - WireGuard tunnel establishes successfully - SSH and remote access are disabled - AppArmor is enforcing - AIDE integrity checks work ### 8.3 Functional Testing - User can login to desktop - Remmina launches automatically - User can connect to PAW via RDP - System works on bare metal hardware --- ## 9. Acceptance Criteria The Football Secure Access System is considered production-ready when: 1. **ISO Artifact**: - ISO boots on both UEFI and BIOS systems - ISO contains embedded preseed configuration - ISO is ~350-400MB in size 2. **Installation**: - User can install system with < 10 minutes of interaction - Installation requires only username, password, root password, disk selection - All other steps are automated via preseed 3. **Security**: - SSH is disabled - Firewall blocks all unauthorized traffic - WireGuard tunnel is only network path - AppArmor is enforcing - System passes CIS Debian 13 Benchmark tests 4. **Functionality**: - User can login to IceWM desktop - Remmina launches automatically - User can connect to PAW via RDP - Remote desktop performance is acceptable 5. **Compliance**: - System meets all functional requirements - System passes all automated tests - System is auditable by external security teams --- ## 10. Revision History | Version | Date | Author | Changes | |---------|-------|---------|----------| | 1.0 | 2025-01-20 | Initial functional requirements specification | --- ## Appendix A: Glossary - **PAW**: Privileged Access Workstation - High-security workstation with administrative access to infrastructure - **VPN**: Virtual Private Network - Encrypted network tunnel for secure remote access - **RDP**: Remote Desktop Protocol - Protocol for remote desktop access - **UEFI**: Unified Extensible Firmware Interface - Modern firmware interface - **BIOS**: Basic Input/Output System - Legacy firmware interface - **CIS**: Center for Internet Security - Organization providing security benchmarks - **AIDE**: Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment - File integrity monitoring tool - **AppArmor**: Linux Mandatory Access Control system - **WireGuard**: Modern, high-performance VPN protocol - **Preseed**: Debian installer automation mechanism --- ## Appendix B: Related Documents - `docs/BUILD-DOCUMENTATION.md` - Build system documentation - `docs/SECURITY-BASELINES.md` - Security hardening guide - `docs/COMPLIANCE.md` - Compliance requirements - `AGENTS.md` - Project overview and status - `README.md` - Quick start guide