Implement complete ISO build system with v5.0.0 security features integration

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Sets up production-ready build infrastructure to generate bootable SecureOS ISO images with integrated quantum-resistant cryptography, blockchain audit logging, AI threat detection, self-healing capabilities, and malware sandboxing.

Changes

Build Scripts

• build-iso.sh - Main orchestrator with dependency auto-install, v5.0.0 feature integration, error handling, and logging
• verify-iso.sh - Automated ISO validation (checksums, format, components, build logs)
• test-build-system.sh - 35+ tests validating setup without requiring root

Path Management

• Eliminated all hard-coded paths (/home/ubuntu/SecureOS, /mnt/projects)
• Implemented dynamic project directory detection across all build scripts:

PROJECT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd)"
ISO_OUTPUT_DIR="${PROJECT_DIR}/iso-build"

Documentation

• BUILD.md - Enhanced with v5.0.0 features, dependency management, 10+ troubleshooting scenarios
• BUILD_SYSTEM_SUMMARY.md - Complete technical reference covering components, build flow, CI/CD pipeline

CI/CD

• Updated GitHub Actions to use new build system
• Added automated ISO verification step
• Enhanced release artifacts with v5.0.0 feature documentation

Security Integration

Copies and configures v5.0.0 modules during ISO build:

• quantum-crypto/ → quantum-resistant encryption (NIST PQC)
• blockchain-audit/ → immutable audit logging
• ai-threat-detection/ → ML-based behavioral analysis
• self-healing/ → autonomous remediation
• malware-sandbox/ → hardware-isolated analysis

Usage

# Build ISO with all features
sudo ./build-iso.sh

# Verify output
./verify-iso.sh

# Test setup (no root needed)
./test-build-system.sh

Build time: 45-90 min | ISO size: 1.5-2.0 GB | Output: iso-build/SecureOS-1.0.0-amd64.iso

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Objective

Set up a complete build system to generate a bootable ISO image for the SecureOS distribution.

Requirements

Build System Setup

1. Create or update the build scripts to generate a bootable ISO image
2. Ensure the build process includes:
   • Kernel configuration and compilation
   • Root filesystem creation with all necessary packages
   • Security features integration (quantum-resistant cryptography, blockchain audit, self-healing capabilities)
   • Bootloader configuration (GRUB/ISOLINUX)
   • ISO generation using tools like genisoimage, xorriso, or mkisofs

Build Script Requirements

1. Create a main build script (e.g., build-iso.sh) that:

   • Checks for required dependencies
   • Sets up the build environment
   • Orchestrates the entire build process
   • Generates the final ISO file
   • Provides clear error messages and logging

2. Include dependency checks for:

   • ISO creation tools (xorriso, genisoimage, etc.)
   • Filesystem tools (squashfs-tools, etc.)
   • Build essentials
   • Any specific tools needed for SecureOS features

Documentation

1. Update or create build documentation including:
   • Prerequisites and system requirements
   • Step-by-step build instructions
   • Configuration options
   • Troubleshooting guide

CI/CD Integration (Optional but Recommended)

1. Consider adding GitHub Actions workflow to automate ISO builds
2. Configure artifact storage for generated ISOs

Expected Deliverables

• Functional build script(s) that successfully generate a bootable SecureOS ISO
• Clear documentation for building the ISO
• Any necessary configuration files
• Build verification and testing notes

Notes

• The repository appears to be a security-focused Linux distribution with Shell (63.7%) and Python (36.2%) components
• Ensure all security features mentioned in the repository description are properly integrated into the ISO build process
• The build should be reproducible and well-documented for community contributors

This pull request was created as a result of the following prompt from Copilot chat.

Objective

Set up a complete build system to generate a bootable ISO image for the SecureOS distribution.

Requirements

Build System Setup

1. Create or update the build scripts to generate a bootable ISO image
2. Ensure the build process includes:
   • Kernel configuration and compilation
   • Root filesystem creation with all necessary packages
   • Security features integration (quantum-resistant cryptography, blockchain audit, self-healing capabilities)
   • Bootloader configuration (GRUB/ISOLINUX)
   • ISO generation using tools like genisoimage, xorriso, or mkisofs

Build Script Requirements

1. Create a main build script (e.g., build-iso.sh) that:

   • Checks for required dependencies
   • Sets up the build environment
   • Orchestrates the entire build process
   • Generates the final ISO file
   • Provides clear error messages and logging

2. Include dependency checks for:

   • ISO creation tools (xorriso, genisoimage, etc.)
   • Filesystem tools (squashfs-tools, etc.)
   • Build essentials
   • Any specific tools needed for SecureOS features

Documentation

1. Update or create build documentation including:
   • Prerequisites and system requirements
   • Step-by-step build instructions
   • Configuration options
   • Troubleshooting guide

CI/CD Integration (Optional but Recommended)

1. Consider adding GitHub Actions workflow to automate ISO builds
2. Configure artifact storage for generated ISOs

Expected Deliverables

• Functional build script(s) that successfully generate a bootable SecureOS ISO
• Clear documentation for building the ISO
• Any necessary configuration files
• Build verification and testing notes

Notes

• The repository appears to be a security-focused Linux distribution with Shell (63.7%) and Python (36.2%) components
• Ensure all security features mentioned in the repository description are properly integrated into the ISO build process
• The build should be reproducible and well-documented for community contributors

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[ssfdre38]

@copilot can this will build the os iso on github thought actions?

[Copilot]

@copilot can this will build the os iso on github thought actions?

Yes! The GitHub Actions workflow is already configured in .github/workflows/build-iso.yml and will automatically build the ISO when:

1. Pushing to master/main branch - Builds ISO automatically
2. Creating a tag (e.g., v1.0.0) - Builds ISO and creates a GitHub Release with the ISO attached
3. Manual trigger - Use the "Run workflow" button in the Actions tab

The workflow:

• Runs on ubuntu-24.04 runners
• Maximizes build space (removes unnecessary components)
• Installs all required dependencies automatically
• Builds the ISO using ./build-iso.sh
• Verifies the ISO with ./verify-iso.sh
• Generates SHA256 and MD5 checksums
• Uploads the ISO as an artifact (retained for 30 days)
• Creates a release with the ISO attached (when triggered by a tag)

You can find the built ISO artifacts in the "Actions" tab after each workflow run.