🛡️ Enterprise-Grade Security and Authentication Infrastructure
The security tools in Kodachi OS provide comprehensive protection through multi-layered defense mechanisms, emergency response capabilities, and continuous system integrity monitoring. These production-ready binaries form the backbone of system security, offering everything from panic modes to cryptographic verification.
Core Architecture Principles - Verified
Defense in Depth: Multiple layers of security from authentication to emergency response
Zero-Trust Authentication: Comprehensive auth system with heartbeat monitoring
Forensic Resistance: Multi-pass secure wiping, memory cleaning, emergency data destruction
Continuous Verification: Real-time integrity monitoring and compliance checking
🛡️ Binary Categories and Requirements
| Binary |
Primary Function |
Commands |
Requires Auth |
Requires Sudo |
Auto-Start |
| health-control |
Emergency kill switches and panic modes |
186 |
Yes |
Yes (system ops) |
Called by other binaries |
| integrity-check |
Cryptographic system integrity verification |
8 |
No |
No |
No |
| online-auth |
Secure authentication and heartbeat monitoring |
14 |
No |
Yes (system-wide) |
No (manual start) |
🛡️ Inter-Binary Dependencies Matrix
Binary Communication Flow
| Service |
Calls These Binaries |
Called By These Binaries |
| health-control |
logs-hook, online-auth, routing-switch |
dns-switch, online-info-switch |
| integrity-check |
logs-hook |
None |
| online-auth |
logs-hook, permission-guard, global-launcher |
ip-fetch, tor-switch, routing-switch, dns-switch, dns-leak, health-control, online-info-switch |
Critical Service Dependencies
| Dependency Type |
Description |
Affected Services |
| Authentication Chain |
Services requiring online-auth for operation |
Most network and system services |
| Logging Infrastructure |
All services use logs-hook for centralized logging |
ALL security binaries |
| Emergency Response |
Services that can trigger health-control |
dns-switch, online-info-switch |
| Permission Management |
Services managed by online-auth |
permission-guard, global-launcher |
🛡️ System Requirements and Permissions
Privilege Escalation Requirements
| Operation Type |
Required Permissions |
Affected Binaries |
| Emergency Operations |
sudo/root |
health-control (kill switches, panic modes) |
| Authentication Management |
sudo/root |
online-auth (system-wide operations) |
| Read-Only Verification |
Standard user |
integrity-check |
Service Daemon Capabilities
| Service |
Daemon Mode |
Command |
Purpose |
| online-auth |
Heartbeat daemon |
authenticate --keep-alive |
Maintains authentication session |
| health-control |
On-demand |
Called by services |
Emergency response |
| integrity-check |
Scheduled/Manual |
check_all |
System verification |
🛡️ Key Capabilities Overview
Emergency Response System (health-control - 186 commands)
| Capability |
Feature |
Description |
| Kill Switch System |
Emergency protocol |
4-stage emergency protocol (arm → disarm → status → activate) |
| Three-Level Panic Modes |
Soft panic |
Network termination + system lock |
| Three-Level Panic Modes |
Medium panic |
Network + process termination + data clearing |
| Three-Level Panic Modes |
Hard panic |
Network + process + RAM wipe + complete shutdown |
| Data Destruction |
DoD 5220.22-M pattern |
Military-grade 3-pass overwrite pattern |
| Data Destruction |
Gutmann method |
35-pass secure deletion algorithm |
| Data Destruction |
Random overwrite |
Cryptographically secure random data wiping |
| Data Destruction |
Zero overwrite |
Complete zeroing of target data |
| Data Destruction |
Verification system |
Post-wipe verification and confirmation |
| Data Destruction |
Scheduled destruction |
Automated timed data destruction |
| Hardware Security |
Hardware RNG verification |
Random number generator validation |
| Hardware Security |
Entropy pool monitoring |
System entropy source monitoring |
| Hardware Security |
Cold boot defense |
Memory protection against cold boot attacks |
| Hardware Security |
Boot chain verification |
Secure boot integrity checking |
| Network Emergency Controls |
Instant termination |
Immediate network connection shutdown |
| Network Emergency Controls |
Interface kill switches |
Per-interface emergency controls |
| Network Emergency Controls |
Internet blocking |
System-wide internet access control |
| Network Emergency Controls |
Recovery mechanisms |
Network restoration and recovery tools |
System Integrity Verification (integrity-check - 8 commands)
| Feature |
Description |
| Hash-Based Verification |
SHA256 integrity checking for critical files |
| Signature Validation |
Cryptographic signature verification |
| Version Monitoring |
Package version tracking against repositories |
| Configuration Auditing |
Config file integrity verification |
| Comprehensive Checking |
All-in-one system verification |
| Audit Trail |
Detailed logging of all integrity checks |
Authentication Infrastructure (online-auth - 14 commands)
| Component |
Functionality |
| Session Management |
Secure login/logout with keep-alive options |
| Heartbeat Monitoring |
Automatic session maintenance |
| API Key Management |
Secure synchronization and validation |
| User Classification |
VIP/premium user detection |
| Group Management |
User group identification |
| Permission Guard Integration |
Automated permission monitoring |
| Global Launcher Control |
Service deployment management |
🛡️ Common Workflows
Initial Security Setup
# Authenticate and verify status
sudo ./online-auth authenticate --keep-alive
./online-auth check-login
# Perform initial integrity check
./integrity-check generate # Create baseline
./integrity-check check_all # Verify system
# Configure emergency response
sudo ./health-control kill-switch-arm
sudo ./health-control panic-profile --set medium
Continuous Security Monitoring
# Authentication with keep-alive
sudo ./online-auth authenticate --keep-alive
# Regular integrity checks
./integrity-check check_all --json
# Monitor system health
sudo ./health-control net-check
sudo ./health-control hardware-rng-verify
Emergency Response Procedures
# Quick privacy mode
sudo ./health-control panic-soft
sudo ./health-control wipe-browser-data
# Network isolation
sudo ./health-control block-internet
sudo ./health-control kill-network-interface eth0
# Complete lockdown
sudo ./health-control panic-hard
Data Protection Operations
# Secure file wiping
sudo ./health-control wipe-file /sensitive/data --pattern gutmann
sudo ./health-control wipe-verify /sensitive/data
# Batch operations
sudo ./health-control wipe-batch --list /tmp/files_to_wipe.txt
# Scheduled wiping
sudo ./health-control wipe-schedule --daily --path /tmp/
| Metric |
Value |
Description |
| Total Commands |
236 |
Across all security binaries |
| Response Time |
< 100ms |
For critical operations |
| Memory Usage |
< 100MB |
Combined for all services |
| CPU Usage |
< 5% |
During active monitoring |
| Reliability |
99.99% |
Service uptime |
🛡️ Security Implementation Details
Authentication Flow
- Initial authentication:
sudo ./online-auth authenticate --keep-alive
- Status verification:
./online-auth check-login
- Heartbeat maintenance: Auto-maintained with
--keep-alive flag
- Service usage: Authenticated services verify automatically
- Session termination:
./online-auth logout
Emergency Response Levels
| Level |
Trigger |
Actions |
Recovery |
| Level 1 |
Suspicious activity |
Alert + log |
Automatic |
| Level 2 |
Confirmed threat |
Soft panic |
Manual recovery |
| Level 3 |
System compromise |
Medium panic |
Recovery mode |
| Level 4 |
Critical breach |
Hard panic |
Full reinstall |
Data Destruction Standards
| Pattern |
Passes |
Standard |
Use Case |
| DoD 5220.22-M |
3 |
US Military |
General sensitive data |
| Gutmann |
35 |
Maximum security |
Highly classified |
| Random |
1-7 |
Configurable |
Quick wipe |
| Zeros |
1 |
Fast wipe |
Non-sensitive |
🛡️ Integration Points
The security tools integrate seamlessly with:
| Integration Type |
Services/Systems |
| Network Services |
tor-switch, routing-switch, dns-switch |
| System Services |
logs-hook, permission-guard |
| Infrastructure |
global-launcher, deps-checker |
| Kernel Modules |
Security frameworks, audit system |
| Hardware |
TPM, hardware RNG, secure boot |
🛡️ Security Considerations
Important Security Notice
These tools provide powerful capabilities that should be used responsibly. Emergency response features can cause data loss and system unavailability. Always maintain secure backups and test emergency procedures in controlled environments.
Best Practices
| Practice |
Description |
| Regular Verification |
Run integrity checks daily |
| Emergency Preparedness |
Test panic modes quarterly |
| Authentication Management |
Rotate credentials regularly |
| Audit Review |
Check logs weekly |
| Update Policies |
Keep security policies current |
Compliance Features
| Feature |
Description |
| Audit Trails |
Complete logging of all operations |
| Forensic Readiness |
Evidence preservation capabilities |
| Regulatory Support |
Configurable retention policies |
| Incident Response |
Automated response procedures |
🛡️ Troubleshooting
Common Issues
| Issue |
Solution |
Prevention |
| Authentication failure |
Check network, verify credentials |
Use keep-alive mode |
| Integrity check fails |
Review changes, update baseline |
Regular updates |
| Panic mode triggered |
Follow recovery procedure |
Configure thresholds |
| Kill switch stuck |
Use force recovery |
Test regularly |
Recovery Procedures
# Recover from soft panic
sudo ./health-control panic-recover
# Restore network after kill switch
sudo ./health-control recover-internet
# Reset authentication
sudo ./online-auth logout
sudo ./online-auth authenticate --force
| Component |
Version |
Build Date |
License |
| health-control |
9.0.1 |
2025-09-18 |
Proprietary |
| integrity-check |
9.0.1 |
2025-09-18 |
Proprietary |
| online-auth |
9.0.1 |
2025-09-18 |
Proprietary |
| Documentation |
9.0.1 |
2025-09-19 |
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