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Planned Features

This document tracks planned features and enhancements for the Bash Script Generator.

CMMC Compliance Server Configuration

Overview

Add comprehensive CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) compliance features to ensure servers meet DoD cybersecurity requirements for handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Goals

  • Automate CMMC Level 1-3 compliance configuration
  • Implement required security controls
  • Generate compliance reports
  • Support for FCI/CUI data handling requirements
  • Ensure audit trail and logging compliance

Proposed Implementation

CMMC Control Domains to Implement:

  1. Access Control (AC)

    • Role-based access control (RBAC)
    • Least privilege principle
    • Account management (creation, modification, disabling)
    • Session management and timeout
    • Remote access controls
    • External connection management
    • Access review and recertification

  2. Identification and Authentication (IA)

    • Multi-factor authentication (MFA/2FA)
    • Strong password policies
    • Account lockout policies
    • Password complexity requirements
    • Session management
    • Public key infrastructure (PKI)
    • Certificate-based authentication

  3. Media Protection (MP)

    • Encryption at rest
    • Secure media disposal
    • Media sanitization procedures
    • Encrypted backups
    • Removable media controls

  4. System and Communications Protection (SC)

    • Network segmentation
    • Firewall configuration
    • Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL)
    • VPN setup (FIPS-compliant)
    • Denial of service protection
    • Boundary protection
    • Cryptographic key management

  5. System and Information Integrity (SI)

    • Malware protection (antivirus, EDR)
    • Security monitoring
    • Intrusion detection/prevention
    • File integrity monitoring
    • Spam protection
    • System alerts and notifications

  6. Audit and Accountability (AU)

    • Comprehensive logging
    • Log retention policies
    • Time synchronization (NTP)
    • Audit log protection
    • Log review and analysis
    • Centralized logging (SIEM)

  7. Configuration Management (CM)

    • Security configuration baselines
    • Change management
    • Configuration monitoring
    • Software inventory
    • Least functionality principle

  8. Incident Response (IR)

    • Incident response plan implementation
    • Incident tracking
    • Incident reporting procedures
    • Backup and recovery procedures

  9. Maintenance (MA)

    • Maintenance tools management
    • Non-local maintenance controls
    • Maintenance personnel controls

  10. Risk Management (RM)

    • Risk assessment procedures
    • Vulnerability scanning
    • Risk mitigation

  11. Security Assessment (CA)

    • Security control assessments
    • Penetration testing support
    • Compliance scanning

Features to Include:

  1. Access Control Implementation

    • Configure sudoers with least privilege
    • Set up user groups and permissions
    • Implement session timeouts
    • Configure SSH access controls
    • Set up account expiration policies

  2. Authentication Hardening

    • Enforce strong password policies (PAM)
    • Configure password complexity
    • Set account lockout thresholds
    • Enable MFA/2FA (Google Authenticator)
    • Configure SSH key-only authentication option

  3. Encryption Configuration

    • Full disk encryption (LUKS)
    • Encrypted swap
    • TLS/SSL configuration
    • Encrypted backups
    • Database encryption

  4. Logging and Monitoring

    • Comprehensive audit logging (auditd)
    • Centralized syslog configuration
    • Log rotation and retention
    • Time synchronization (NTP/Chrony)
    • Security event monitoring

  5. Network Security

    • Firewall configuration (UFW/iptables)
    • Network segmentation
    • VPN setup (FIPS-compliant)
    • Intrusion detection (Fail2ban)
    • Network monitoring

  6. Malware Protection

    • Antivirus installation (ClamAV)
    • EDR agent installation
    • File integrity monitoring (AIDE, Tripwire)
    • Real-time scanning configuration

  7. System Hardening

    • Disable unnecessary services
    • Remove unnecessary packages
    • Secure kernel parameters
    • File system permissions
    • SELinux/AppArmor configuration

  8. Compliance Reporting

    • CMMC compliance checklist
    • Security configuration reports
    • Audit log summaries
    • Vulnerability assessment reports
    • Compliance status dashboard

UI Integration

Add to the web form:

  • Enable CMMC compliance mode
  • Select CMMC Level (1, 2, or 3)
  • Configure access control requirements
  • Set up authentication policies (MFA, password complexity)
  • Enable encryption (disk, network, backups)
  • Configure comprehensive logging
  • Set up malware protection
  • Configure network security controls
  • Enable file integrity monitoring
  • Set up compliance reporting

Technical Considerations

Tools to Integrate:

  • auditd - Comprehensive audit logging
  • aide / tripwire - File integrity monitoring
  • clamav - Antivirus/antimalware
  • fail2ban - Intrusion prevention (already included)
  • pam modules - Authentication policies
  • selinux / apparmor - Mandatory access control
  • cryptsetup - Disk encryption
  • rsyslog / syslog-ng - Centralized logging
  • chrony / ntpd - Time synchronization

CMMC Level Requirements:

  • Level 1: Basic cyber hygiene (17 controls)
  • Level 2: Intermediate cyber hygiene (110 controls)
  • Level 3: Good cyber hygiene (110+ controls, advanced)

Script Structure:

# Proposed function structure
configure_cmmc_access_control()
setup_cmmc_authentication()
configure_cmmc_encryption()
setup_cmmc_logging()
configure_cmmc_network_security()
install_cmmc_malware_protection()
harden_system_cmmc()
generate_cmmc_compliance_report()

Security Considerations

  • Follow CMMC control requirements precisely
  • Ensure FIPS 140-2 compliance where required
  • Implement defense in depth
  • Regular compliance audits
  • Maintain audit trails
  • Secure configuration management
  • Incident response capabilities

Compliance Frameworks

  • CMMC Level 1 (Basic)
  • CMMC Level 2 (Intermediate) - Most common
  • CMMC Level 3 (Advanced)
  • NIST SP 800-171 alignment
  • DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance

Status

Status: Planned for future release
Priority: High (for DoD contractors)
Estimated Complexity: Very High

Automated Security Patching Based on CVE Databases

Overview

Add automated security patching functionality that monitors CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) databases and applies security patches based on reliable CVE reports.

Goals

  • Automate security patch management
  • Integrate with reliable CVE databases (NVD, Ubuntu Security Notices, etc.)
  • Provide scheduled patching options
  • Generate reports on applied patches
  • Support for different patch urgency levels (Critical, High, Medium, Low)

Proposed Implementation

Features to Include:

  1. CVE Database Integration

    • NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
    • Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)
    • Debian Security Advisories (DSA)
    • Package-specific CVE tracking

  2. Patch Management Script

    • Automated vulnerability scanning
    • Patch availability checking
    • Selective patching (by severity level)
    • Dry-run mode for testing
    • Rollback capabilities

  3. Scheduling Options

    • Daily automated security updates
    • Weekly patch review and application
    • Manual trigger option
    • Maintenance window scheduling

  4. Reporting

    • CVE reports (affected packages, severity)
    • Patch application logs
    • System compliance status
    • Email/notification support

  5. Configuration Options

    • Severity thresholds (Critical/High only, or all)
    • Exclude specific packages from auto-patching
    • Whitelist/blacklist packages
    • Reboot requirements handling

Technical Considerations

Tools to Integrate:

  • apt-listchanges - View changelogs
  • unattended-upgrades - Already included, enhance configuration
  • apt-audit or similar - CVE scanning
  • debsums - Verify package integrity
  • Custom CVE API integration

Script Structure:

# Proposed function structure
scan_cve_vulnerabilities()
apply_security_patches()
generate_cve_report()
schedule_automatic_patching()

UI Integration

Add to the web form:

  • Enable automated CVE-based patching
  • Select severity levels (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
  • Configure update schedule (Daily, Weekly, Manual)
  • Set maintenance window
  • Configure email notifications
  • Package exclusion list

Security Considerations

  • Ensure patches are from official repositories only
  • Verify package signatures
  • Test patches in staging before production
  • Maintain audit logs
  • Support for air-gapped systems

Future Enhancements

  • Integration with vulnerability scanners (OpenVAS, Nessus)
  • Compliance reporting (CIS Benchmarks, STIG)
  • Multi-server management
  • Patch testing in containers before applying
  • Integration with SIEM systems

Status

Status: Planned for future release
Priority: High
Estimated Complexity: Medium-High

VPN Connection Setup for Organizations

Overview

Add functionality to configure and set up VPN connections for organizational use, supporting multiple VPN protocols and centralized management.

Goals

  • Automate VPN server setup (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec)
  • Configure VPN client connections
  • Support for site-to-site and remote access VPNs
  • Centralized VPN management
  • Integration with authentication systems (LDAP, RADIUS)

Proposed Implementation

VPN Server Options:

  1. IPSec/IKEv2 ⭐ FIPS 140-2 Compliant

    • Best FIPS compliance - Can use FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules
    • Native OS support
    • Fast reconnection
    • Good for mobile devices
    • Strong security
    • Recommended for government/enterprise requiring FIPS compliance
    • Use strongSwan or other FIPS-validated implementations

  2. OpenVPN ⚠️ FIPS Compatible (with configuration)

    • Can support FIPS 140-2 when using FIPS-validated OpenSSL libraries
    • Requires careful configuration and FIPS mode enablement
    • Mature and widely supported
    • Flexible configuration
    • Strong encryption (AES-256, SHA-256)
    • Cross-platform support
    • Note: Must use FIPS-validated OpenSSL and enable FIPS mode

  3. WireGuard ❌ Not FIPS 140-2 Validated

    • Modern, fast, secure VPN protocol
    • Uses modern cryptography (ChaCha20, Curve25519) - not yet FIPS-validated
    • Simple configuration
    • Low overhead
    • Built-in key management
    • Note: Not suitable for environments requiring FIPS 140-2 compliance

Features to Include:

  1. Server Configuration

    • VPN server installation and setup
    • Network interface configuration
    • Firewall rules (UFW/iptables)
    • Routing configuration
    • DNS configuration for VPN clients

  2. Client Management

    • Generate client configuration files
    • QR code generation for mobile setup
    • Client certificate/key management
    • User access control
    • Bandwidth limiting per user

  3. Security Features

    • Strong encryption (AES-256, ChaCha20)
    • FIPS 140-2 compliance option (for IPSec/OpenVPN)
    • Perfect Forward Secrecy
    • Kill switch (block non-VPN traffic)
    • DNS leak protection
    • Split tunneling options
    • FIPS-validated cryptographic modules (when required)

  4. Monitoring & Logging

    • Connection logs
    • Bandwidth usage tracking
    • Active connections monitoring
    • Connection statistics

  5. Integration Options

    • LDAP/Active Directory authentication
    • RADIUS integration
    • OAuth/2FA support
    • Certificate-based authentication

UI Integration

Add to the web form:

  • Enable VPN server setup
  • Select VPN protocol (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec)
  • Enable FIPS 140-2 compliance mode (for IPSec/OpenVPN)
  • Configure VPN network (subnet, IP range)
  • Set up authentication method
  • Configure DNS servers for VPN clients
  • Enable kill switch
  • Set bandwidth limits
  • Configure client access rules

Technical Considerations

Tools to Integrate:

  • wireguard / wireguard-tools
  • openvpn / easy-rsa
  • strongswan (for IPSec) - Supports FIPS 140-2
  • openssl (FIPS-validated version for OpenVPN FIPS mode)
  • ufw / iptables (firewall rules)
  • qrencode (QR code generation)

FIPS 140-2 Requirements:

  • IPSec: Use strongSwan with FIPS-validated cryptographic libraries
  • OpenVPN: Requires FIPS-validated OpenSSL library and FIPS mode configuration
  • WireGuard: Currently not FIPS-validated (use IPSec/OpenVPN for FIPS requirements)
  • System must have FIPS mode enabled: /proc/sys/crypto/fips_enabled
  • Use only FIPS-approved algorithms (AES-256, SHA-256, RSA, ECDSA)

Script Structure:

# Proposed function structure
install_vpn_server()
configure_vpn_network()
setup_vpn_firewall()
generate_client_config()
setup_vpn_authentication()
monitor_vpn_connections()

Security Considerations

  • Use strong encryption algorithms
  • For FIPS compliance: Use IPSec with strongSwan or OpenVPN with FIPS-validated OpenSSL
  • Implement proper key rotation
  • Secure key storage
  • Network isolation
  • Regular security audits
  • Access control and user management
  • FIPS 140-2: Ensure system crypto modules are FIPS-validated
  • Use only FIPS-approved cryptographic algorithms when FIPS mode is enabled

Status

Status: Planned for future release
Priority: Medium-High
Estimated Complexity: High

Central SIEM Server Setup

Overview

Add functionality to set up and configure a centralized Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) server for collecting, analyzing, and correlating security events across the organization.

Goals

  • Centralized log collection from multiple servers
  • Real-time security event monitoring
  • Threat detection and alerting
  • Compliance reporting
  • Integration with security tools

Proposed Implementation

SIEM Solutions:

  1. ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

    • Open-source and flexible
    • Powerful search and analytics
    • Customizable dashboards
    • Large community support

  2. Wazuh

    • Open-source SIEM/XDR
    • Built-in security monitoring
    • Compliance management
    • File integrity monitoring

  3. Graylog

    • User-friendly interface
    • Good performance
    • Alerting capabilities
    • Stream processing

  4. Splunk (Enterprise)

    • Industry standard
    • Powerful analytics
    • Extensive integrations
    • (Note: Commercial license required)

Features to Include:

  1. Log Collection

    • Syslog server setup (rsyslog, syslog-ng)
    • Log forwarding configuration
    • Multiple log sources (servers, network devices, applications)
    • Log parsing and normalization
    • Log retention policies

  2. Event Processing

    • Real-time log ingestion
    • Log parsing and enrichment
    • Event correlation rules
    • Threat intelligence integration
    • Custom rule creation

  3. Security Monitoring

    • Intrusion detection alerts
    • Failed login attempts tracking
    • Unusual activity detection
    • Network anomaly detection
    • File integrity monitoring

  4. Alerting & Notifications

    • Email alerts
    • Slack/Teams integration
    • PagerDuty integration
    • Custom webhook support
    • Alert severity levels

  5. Dashboards & Reporting

    • Security dashboards
    • Compliance reports
    • Threat intelligence feeds
    • Custom visualizations
    • Scheduled reports

  6. Integration Capabilities

    • Firewall log integration
    • IDS/IPS integration
    • Endpoint detection (EDR)
    • Cloud service logs (AWS CloudTrail, Azure Monitor)
    • Application logs

UI Integration

Add to the web form:

  • Enable SIEM server setup
  • Select SIEM solution (ELK, Wazuh, Graylog)
  • Configure log storage (size, retention)
  • Set up log sources (servers to monitor)
  • Configure alerting (email, webhooks)
  • Set up compliance reporting
  • Configure threat intelligence feeds
  • Set alert thresholds

Technical Considerations

Tools to Integrate:

  • elasticsearch, logstash, kibana (ELK Stack)
  • wazuh-manager, wazuh-agent
  • graylog-server
  • rsyslog / syslog-ng
  • filebeat / logstash (log shippers)
  • nginx / apache (reverse proxy)

Infrastructure Requirements:

  • High storage capacity (logs can be large)
  • Sufficient RAM for indexing
  • Network bandwidth for log collection
  • Backup strategy for log data

Script Structure:

# Proposed function structure
install_siem_server()
configure_log_collection()
setup_log_forwarding()
configure_alerting()
setup_dashboards()
configure_threat_intelligence()
setup_compliance_reporting()

Security Considerations

  • Encrypt log transmission (TLS)
  • Secure SIEM server access
  • Role-based access control
  • Log integrity verification
  • Regular backups
  • Network segmentation
  • SIEM server hardening

Compliance & Reporting

  • Support for compliance frameworks:
    • PCI DSS
    • HIPAA
    • GDPR
    • SOC 2
    • ISO 27001
  • Automated compliance reports
  • Audit trail maintenance
  • Data retention policies

Status

Status: Planned for future release
Priority: High
Estimated Complexity: Very High

FIPS-Hardened Docker Images

Overview

Add support for using FIPS 140-2 validated Docker images and configuring Docker to run in FIPS-compliant mode for environments requiring cryptographic compliance.

Goals

  • Configure Docker to use FIPS-validated cryptographic libraries
  • Support for FIPS-hardened base images
  • Ensure container runtime uses FIPS-compliant crypto
  • Validate Docker daemon FIPS compliance
  • Support for FIPS-validated container registries

Proposed Implementation

Features to Include:

  1. Docker FIPS Configuration

    • Enable FIPS mode in Docker daemon
    • Configure FIPS-validated cryptographic libraries
    • Verify Docker engine FIPS compliance
    • Set up FIPS-compliant TLS for Docker API

  2. FIPS-Hardened Base Images

    • Support for Red Hat UBI (Universal Base Image) FIPS images
    • Support for FIPS-validated base images
    • Image scanning for FIPS compliance
    • Custom FIPS-hardened image building

  3. Container Runtime Security

    • Ensure containers use FIPS-validated crypto
    • Configure containerd/runc for FIPS mode
    • Validate container image signatures
    • Enforce FIPS-approved algorithms only

  4. Image Registry Integration

    • Support for FIPS-compliant registries
    • Image signing and verification
    • FIPS compliance scanning
    • Secure image pull/push

  5. Compliance Validation

    • Docker FIPS compliance checks
    • Container image FIPS validation
    • Runtime FIPS mode verification
    • Compliance reporting

UI Integration

Add to the web form:

  • Enable FIPS-hardened Docker mode
  • Select FIPS-validated base images
  • Configure FIPS-compliant image registry
  • Enable FIPS compliance scanning
  • Set up image signing/verification
  • Configure FIPS-validated TLS for Docker API

Technical Considerations

Tools to Integrate:

  • docker with FIPS-validated libraries
  • containerd / runc (FIPS-compliant versions)
  • Red Hat UBI FIPS images
  • Image scanning tools (Trivy, Clair)
  • Image signing tools (cosign, Notary)

FIPS Requirements:

  • System must have FIPS mode enabled
  • Docker daemon must use FIPS-validated OpenSSL
  • Container runtime must use FIPS crypto modules
  • Base images must be FIPS-validated (e.g., Red Hat UBI FIPS)
  • Only FIPS-approved algorithms (AES-256, SHA-256, RSA, ECDSA)

Script Structure:

# Proposed function structure
enable_docker_fips_mode()
configure_fips_docker_daemon()
setup_fips_hardened_images()
validate_docker_fips_compliance()
configure_fips_image_registry()
scan_images_fips_compliance()

Security Considerations

  • Use only FIPS-validated cryptographic libraries
  • Verify Docker daemon FIPS compliance
  • Scan all container images for FIPS compliance
  • Use signed and verified images only
  • Enforce FIPS mode at container runtime
  • Regular FIPS compliance audits

FIPS-Validated Image Sources

  • Red Hat UBI FIPS - FIPS-validated Universal Base Images
  • RHEL FIPS images - Red Hat Enterprise Linux FIPS containers
  • Custom FIPS images - Build from FIPS-validated base images
  • Third-party FIPS images - From FIPS-compliant vendors

Status

Status: Planned for future release
Priority: High (for FIPS-required environments)
Estimated Complexity: High

Other Planned Features

Additional server setup options

  • SELinux/AppArmor configuration
  • Log rotation and centralized logging (rsyslog, syslog-ng)
  • Backup automation (rsync, rclone, cloud storage)
  • SSL/TLS certificate management (Let's Encrypt automation)
  • Database server setup (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
  • Web server configuration (Nginx, Apache)
  • Load balancer setup (HAProxy, Nginx)
  • Monitoring stack (Prometheus, Grafana, AlertManager)
  • Container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)

UI Enhancements

  • Profile presets (Safe remote server, Console access, Lab/dev box)
  • Script preview before download
  • Save/load configurations
  • Multi-language support
  • Dark mode

Script Generator Improvements

  • Support for other Linux distributions (CentOS/RHEL, Debian, Alpine)
  • Cloud provider specific optimizations (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Idempotency improvements
  • Better error handling and rollback
  • Script validation and testing

Last Updated: 2026-01-27
Maintainer: Avni Ademi (@avni.ademi)