# SnS Secure Command Center (SCC) — Feasibility & Build Requirements

## What This Document Answers

What will it take — technically, financially, and time-wise — to build a terminal-based security command center product as described in the SCC blueprints? This document is based on real research, not speculation.

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## Product Summary

A **terminal-native security operations platform** that:
- Runs as a TUI (Terminal User Interface) on **Fedora Linux servers only**
- Implements all **7 layers of digital security** as core, non-optional requirements
- Uses open-source tooling (OpenBao, ZeroTier, Graphify, Termix, tmux, superfile, micro)
- Renders full-color, themed panels with 3D visual elements in the terminal
- Also works in the browser via a **browser extension**
- Has **anti-theft self-destruct** mechanism (Fedora-locked, hardware-bound)
- Is a commercial product for SnS Network Solutions

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## Language Decision: Go vs Rust

### Recommendation: **Rust**

| Factor | Go | Rust | Winner |
|--------|-----|------|--------|
| Raw performance | Fast (GC pauses) | Fastest (no GC, zero-cost abstractions) | Rust |
| TUI framework | Bubble Tea (mature, superfile uses it) | Ratatui (mature, very active, dashboard-focused) | Tie |
| Memory safety | GC-managed | Compile-time guaranteed, no runtime | Rust |
| Crypto libraries | Good (`crypto/` stdlib) | Excellent (`ring`, `rustls`, RustCrypto) | Rust |
| Binary security | Easy to decompile (reflection, strings) | Hard to reverse-engineer (no runtime, stripped binary = opaque) | Rust |
| Build time | Fast (seconds) | Slow (minutes for full rebuild) | Go |
| Hiring/contributors | Easier to find Go devs | Harder, but growing | Go |
| Anti-tamper | Harder to protect (runtime introspection) | Easier (static binary, no reflection) | Rust |
| Browser/WASM | Possible | First-class WASM support | Rust |
| Ecosystem for security tools | Good | Excellent (lots of security tooling in Rust) | Rust |

**Why Rust wins for THIS product:**
1. The anti-theft requirement demands a binary that's hard to reverse-engineer. Rust's stripped static binaries are significantly harder to decompile than Go binaries (which embed type info and are trivially disassembled with `go tool objdump`).
2. Performance-critical real-time rendering of terminal graphics with zero GC pauses.
3. WASM compilation for the browser extension is first-class in Rust.
4. The security/crypto ecosystem in Rust (`ring`, `rustls`, `sodiumoxide`, `age`) is battle-tested.
5. Ratatui + `ratatui-image` gives us dashboards + inline graphics in one crate.

**The trade-off:** slower development velocity (Rust is harder to write). Budget ~2x the dev time vs Go for the same feature set.

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## Core Technology Stack

### TUI Rendering Layer

| Component | Tool | Repo | Role |
|-----------|------|------|------|
| TUI framework | **Ratatui** | https://github.com/ratatui/ratatui | Panel layout, widgets, event loop, theming |
| Image/3D in terminal | **ratatui-image** | https://github.com/benjajaja/ratatui-image | Sixel/Kitty/iTerm2 graphics protocol rendering |
| GPU-accelerated terminal | **Ghostty** or **Kitty** | https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty / https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty | Required terminal emulator (supports graphics protocols) |
| 3D in terminal | **Ratty** (reference) | https://github.com/orhun/ratty | GPU-rendered terminal with inline 3D (proof this is possible) |
| Terminal multiplexer | **tmux** | https://github.com/tmux/tmux | Session persistence, split panes, detach/reattach |
| Text editor (embedded) | **micro** | https://github.com/zyedidia/micro | In-app config/log editing |

### Security & Encryption Layer (7 Layers Mandatory)

| Layer | Implementation | Tool/Lib |
|-------|---------------|----------|
| 1. Physical | Hardware fingerprint binding (TPM + MAC + disk serial) | Custom Rust (reads `/sys/class/dmi/`, TPM PCR values) |
| 2. Network Perimeter | Mesh VPN, encrypted tunnels | **ZeroTier** (peer-to-peer mesh) |
| 3. Identity & Access | Secrets management, token auth, MFA | **OpenBao** (Vault fork, secrets/certs/keys) |
| 4. Application | Input validation, encrypted IPC, code signing | Rust type system + `ring` crate |
| 5. Data | AES-256-GCM at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit, key rotation | `rustls` + `aes-gcm` + `age` crates |
| 6. Monitoring | Event detection, anomaly alerts, audit trail | Custom (inotify + conntrack + auditd integration) |
| 7. Recovery | Encrypted backups, integrity verification, self-heal | `blake3` hashing + OpenBao transit engine |

### Networking & Remote Access

| Component | Tool | Repo | Role |
|-----------|------|------|------|
| Mesh networking | **ZeroTier** | https://github.com/zerotier/ZeroTierOne | Encrypted P2P overlay network between all SCC nodes |
| SSH management | **Termix** | https://github.com/Termix-SSH/Termix | Self-hosted SSH + RDP/VNC management (replaces Termius) |
| Knowledge graph | **Graphify** | https://github.com/Graphify-Labs/graphify | Infrastructure relationship mapping + neural graph data |

### File Management & Operations

| Component | Tool | Repo | Role |
|-----------|------|------|------|
| File manager (TUI) | **superfile** | https://github.com/yorukot/superfile | Multi-panel encrypted vault file browsing (reference for UX) |
| Text editor | **micro** | https://github.com/zyedidia/micro | Inline config editing within the SCC |
| Session management | **tmux** | https://github.com/tmux/tmux | Persistent sessions, multi-pane layouts |

### Browser Extension

| Component | Tool | Repo | Role |
|-----------|------|------|------|
| Terminal in browser | **xterm.js** | https://github.com/xtermjs/xterm.js | Renders the TUI in-browser with full escape code support |
| Ghostty-web | **ghostty-web** | https://github.com/coder/ghostty-web | xterm.js-compatible VT100 in browser (Kitty protocol support) |
| WASM backend | Rust → WASM | Built-in (`wasm-pack`) | Compile the SCC rendering engine to WASM for browser |
| Extension framework | Manifest V3 | Chrome/Firefox native | Browser extension shell |

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## Anti-Theft / Self-Destruct System

### How It Works

```
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    BOOT SEQUENCE                            │
├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 1. Read hardware fingerprint (TPM PCR, MAC, disk serial,  │
│    CPU model, motherboard UUID from DMI)                   │
│ 2. Hash fingerprint with embedded salt → machine_id       │
│ 3. Compare machine_id against encrypted license blob      │
│ 4. Verify OS = Fedora (read /etc/os-release)              │
│ 5. Verify kernel = expected (no VM/container spoof check) │
│                                                            │
│ IF ANY CHECK FAILS:                                        │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐   │
│ │ a. Collect: IP, hostname, username, MAC, timestamp  │   │
│ │ b. POST theft report to public endpoint (dead-drop) │   │
│ │ c. Overwrite all local config/keys with zeros       │   │
│ │ d. Delete all SCC binaries and data                 │   │
│ │ e. Remove self from systemd / cron / autostart      │   │
│ │ f. Final: shred the theft-report log locally        │   │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘   │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

### Technical Implementation Details

| Requirement | How |
|-------------|-----|
| Fedora-only | Check `/etc/os-release` for `ID=fedora`. Also verify `rpm -q fedora-release` exists. |
| Hardware binding | Combine: `/sys/class/dmi/id/product_uuid` + `/sys/class/net/*/address` + disk serial (`/sys/block/*/device/serial`) + TPM endorsement key (if available). HMAC with embedded secret. |
| License blob | Encrypted file containing the expected machine hash + expiry date + customer ID. Signed with Ed25519. |
| Theft reporting | POST to a pre-configured public endpoint (could be a GitHub Gist API, a Forgejo webhook, or an S3-presigned URL). Data: IP (via external service), machine info, timestamp. |
| Self-destruct | `shred -vfz -n 3` on all SCC files → `rm -rf` the install dir → remove systemd units → overwrite with zeros. |
| Anti-debug | Detect ptrace attachment, refuse to run under strace/gdb. Check `/proc/self/status` TracerPid. |
| Binary obfuscation | Strip symbols, use `#[no_mangle]` sparingly, embed encrypted strings (decrypt at runtime only). |

### Legal Note

Self-destruct + theft reporting is legally defensible if:
- The EULA explicitly states this behavior
- The "public repo" report does NOT include passwords or personal data — only machine identifiers and IP
- The software clearly belongs to you (commercial license, not GPL)
- Consider using a **proprietary license with source-available inspection** (like SSPL or BSL) so customers can audit but not redistribute

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## Fedora Server Requirement — Enforcement

| Check | Method | Bypass difficulty |
|-------|--------|-------------------|
| OS identity | `/etc/os-release` `ID=fedora` | Easy to spoof (edit file) |
| Package manager | `rpm --eval '%{fedora}'` returns version | Medium (need full rpm DB) |
| SELinux | `getenforce` = Enforcing (Fedora ships SELinux) | Medium |
| DNF/systemd | `/usr/bin/dnf` exists + `systemctl` PID 1 | Medium |
| Kernel string | `uname -r` contains `.fc` suffix | Easy to spoof |
| **Combined hash** | Hash ALL of the above together | Hard to spoof all at once |

**Recommendation:** Don't rely on any single check. Combine 5+ signals into a composite score. If <3 pass, trigger self-destruct. This makes casual piracy very hard without running actual Fedora.

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## What It Will Take to Build

### Phase 1 — Core TUI Shell (Months 1-3)

| Task | Effort | Output |
|------|--------|--------|
| Ratatui project scaffold + theme engine (green-on-black military) | 2 weeks | Themed panel framework |
| Panel layout system (3-column, resizable, tabbed) | 2 weeks | SCC shell with 5 tabs |
| Hardware fingerprint + license system | 2 weeks | Boot gate + Fedora enforcement |
| OpenBao integration (secrets, key rotation) | 2 weeks | Layer 3 + 5 operational |
| ZeroTier integration (mesh network status) | 1 week | Layer 2 connected |
| Anti-theft self-destruct mechanism | 1 week | Theft reporting + wipe |
| tmux session embedding | 1 week | Session management working |

**Deliverable:** A Fedora-locked TUI shell that boots with hardware verification, shows 5 tabbed panels, connects to OpenBao and ZeroTier, and self-destructs if moved.

### Phase 2 — Module Implementation (Months 4-7)

| Module | Effort | Dependencies |
|--------|--------|-------------|
| Cyber Ops (CLI status dashboard) | 3 weeks | Ratatui widgets, system metrics |
| Network Monitor (live traffic + topology) | 4 weeks | conntrack, netfilter, nftables parsing |
| Encrypted Vault (file browser + encryption) | 4 weeks | superfile-style UX + age/AES-256 |
| Threat Intel (IOC feeds + CVE tracking) | 3 weeks | OSINT API integrations |
| Tactical Fleet (GPS + vehicle tracking) | 3 weeks | GPS feed protocol, map rendering |
| Neural Graph (live force-directed viz) | 3 weeks | Graphify integration + event feed |

### Phase 3 — Browser Extension (Months 8-9)

| Task | Effort |
|------|--------|
| Compile Ratatui render engine to WASM | 2 weeks |
| xterm.js / ghostty-web frontend | 2 weeks |
| Manifest V3 extension shell | 1 week |
| Secure WebSocket bridge (SCC server ↔ browser) | 1 week |
| Auth + encryption for browser channel | 1 week |

### Phase 4 — Hardening & Ship (Months 10-12)

| Task | Effort |
|------|--------|
| Security audit (fuzz testing, pen testing) | 3 weeks |
| Performance optimization + stress testing | 2 weeks |
| Installer / packaging (Fedora RPM) | 1 week |
| Documentation + operator training materials | 2 weeks |
| Beta testing with controlled deployment | 4 weeks |

### Total Estimated Timeline

| Scenario | Duration | Team |
|----------|----------|------|
| Solo developer (you + AI) | 12-18 months | 1 person |
| Small team (2-3 Rust devs) | 6-9 months | 2-3 people |
| With AI-accelerated development | 8-12 months | 1 person + AI pair |

### Cost Estimate (Solo + AI)

| Item | Cost |
|------|------|
| Development time (12 months, opportunity cost) | $0 (self-funded sweat equity) |
| Fedora Server (dev/test VMs) | $0 (existing homelab) |
| ZeroTier (free tier up to 25 nodes) | $0 |
| OpenBao (self-hosted, open source) | $0 |
| Domain + Cloudflare (existing) | $0 |
| Security audit (external, optional) | $2,000-$5,000 |
| GPU terminal (Kitty/Ghostty) | $0 (open source) |
| **Total hard costs** | **$0 - $5,000** |

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## Risk Assessment

| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|-----------|--------|-----------|
| Rust learning curve slows development | High | Medium | Use AI pair programming; start with working Ratatui examples |
| Self-destruct triggers falsely (hardware change) | Medium | High | Grace period + re-activation flow; don't wipe on first failure |
| Terminal graphics don't look as good as mockups | Medium | Medium | Require Kitty/Ghostty; use Sixel for raster; accept TUI limits |
| Browser extension performance (WASM overhead) | Medium | Low | Keep browser as secondary; TUI is primary |
| Fedora check bypassed by sophisticated attacker | Low | Medium | Combine 5+ signals; TPM binding is hardest to fake |
| OpenBao/ZeroTier API changes break integration | Low | Low | Pin versions; abstract behind interfaces |

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## GitHub Repos Reference List

### Core Stack (MUST USE)

| Tool | Repo | Role in SCC |
|------|------|-------------|
| Ratatui | https://github.com/ratatui/ratatui | TUI rendering engine |
| ratatui-image | https://github.com/benjajaja/ratatui-image | Terminal graphics (Sixel/Kitty) |
| OpenBao | https://github.com/openbao/openbao | Secrets management, encryption, key rotation |
| ZeroTier | https://github.com/zerotier/ZeroTierOne | Encrypted mesh networking |
| Graphify | https://github.com/Graphify-Labs/graphify | Knowledge graph / neural graph data |
| Termix | https://github.com/Termix-SSH/Termix | SSH + remote desktop management |
| superfile | https://github.com/yorukot/superfile | File manager UX reference (Encrypted Vault module) |
| xterm.js | https://github.com/xtermjs/xterm.js | Browser extension terminal renderer |
| tmux | https://github.com/tmux/tmux | Session persistence + multiplexing |
| micro | https://github.com/zyedidia/micro | Embedded text editor |

### Supporting / Reference

| Tool | Repo | Role |
|------|------|------|
| Ghostty | https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty | Recommended terminal emulator (GPU-accelerated) |
| Kitty | https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty | Alternative GPU terminal + graphics protocol spec |
| Ratty | https://github.com/orhun/ratty | Proof-of-concept: 3D graphics in terminal |
| ghostty-web | https://github.com/coder/ghostty-web | Browser-side VT100 with Kitty protocol |
| Bubble Tea | https://github.com/charmbracelet/bubbletea | Go TUI framework (superfile's engine, reference only) |
| ui-screenshot-to-prompt | https://github.com/s-smits/ui-screenshot-to-prompt | Blueprint extraction helper |
| layout-detector-mcp | https://github.com/katlis/layout-detector-mcp | MCP layout analysis from screenshots |
| UIED | https://github.com/MulongXie/UIED | UI element detection from images |
| Wazuh | https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh | SIEM/HIDS (event source for Threat Intel) |
| Suricata | https://github.com/OISF/suricata | Network IDS (event source for Network Monitor) |
| Trivy | https://github.com/aquasecurity/trivy | Vulnerability scanner |
| gitleaks | https://github.com/gitleaks/gitleaks | Secret scanning |

### Rust Crypto Crates (not GitHub repos, from crates.io)

| Crate | Role |
|-------|------|
| `ring` | Core cryptographic primitives (AES, SHA, ECDSA) |
| `rustls` | TLS 1.3 implementation |
| `aes-gcm` | AES-256-GCM encryption |
| `age` | File encryption (used by Encrypted Vault) |
| `ed25519-dalek` | License blob signing/verification |
| `blake3` | Fast hashing for integrity checks |
| `sodiumoxide` | NaCl bindings (alternative crypto) |

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## Decision Points (Need Your Input)

1. **License model:** Proprietary? Source-available (BSL)? Per-seat? Per-server? Proprietary ( Not for sale)
2. **Theft report endpoint:** Public GitHub Gist? Private webhook? Forgejo repo? Public github
3. **Browser extension:** Chrome-only? Firefox too? Both? cHROME ONLY
4. **Fleet module:** Real GPS hardware integration? Or IP-based/software-defined "fleet"?
5. **First module to build:** Which SCC tab ships first as MVP? *Vault tab is first. 
6. **Naming:** Is "SCC" the product name, or is there a market-facing brand? This will not be marketed it s form my company SnS network solutions (a PRODUCTT of secure devision)

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## Bottom Line

This is buildable. It's a **12-month solo project** (with AI acceleration) or a **6-month team effort**. The hardest parts are:
1. The anti-theft hardware binding (must be robust but not false-positive prone)
2. Terminal 3D graphics (possible with Kitty protocol + Sixel, but limited vs the mockup's visual richness)
3. The browser extension (WASM + WebSocket bridge is non-trivial)

The open-source tooling exists for every major component. The novel code is the **integration layer** (wiring OpenBao + ZeroTier + Graphify + ratatui into a cohesive product) and the **anti-theft system** (no existing OSS does this in the way you described).

Rust is the right choice because: hardest to reverse-engineer, fastest execution, best crypto ecosystem, first-class WASM for browser extension, and memory safety without a garbage collector.
