Security - Bazzite Security Configuration

Overview

Bazzite security features including LUKS disk encryption with TPM auto-unlock, and sudo password visibility settings.

Quick Reference

LUKS TPM Unlock

Setup TPM Auto-Unlock

# Enable automatic LUKS unlock via TPM
ujust setup-luks-tpm-unlock

What it does:

• Binds LUKS encryption to TPM 2.0
• System unlocks automatically at boot
• No password prompt needed

Requirements:

• TPM 2.0 chip
• LUKS-encrypted root partition
• Secure Boot recommended

Process:

1. Verifies TPM availability
2. Creates TPM binding
3. Updates initramfs
4. Tests unlock

Remove TPM Unlock

# Remove TPM auto-unlock
ujust remove-luks-tpm-unlock

Returns to password-based unlock at boot.

Use when:

• Selling/giving away machine
• Security concerns
• TPM issues

Sudo Password Feedback

Toggle Asterisks

# Toggle sudo password asterisk feedback
ujust toggle-password-feedback

With feedback:

[sudo] password for user: ****

Without feedback (default):

[sudo] password for user:

Security note: Asterisks reveal password length. Default (no feedback) is more secure.

Common Workflows

Secure Boot Setup

# 1. Enroll secure boot key (for NVIDIA)
ujust enroll-secure-boot-key

# 2. Setup TPM unlock
ujust setup-luks-tpm-unlock

# Reboot to test
systemctl reboot

Disable Before Selling

# Remove TPM binding
ujust remove-luks-tpm-unlock

# Clear TPM (in BIOS/UEFI)
# Factory reset recommended

TPM Status

Check TPM Availability

# TPM version and status
tpm2_getcap properties-fixed | head -20

# TPM PCR values
tpm2_pcrread

Check LUKS Binding

# List LUKS tokens
cryptsetup luksDump /dev/<device> | grep Token

# Check systemd-cryptenroll
systemd-cryptenroll --tpm2-device=list

Troubleshooting

TPM Unlock Fails

Common causes:

• BIOS update changed PCR values
• Secure Boot state changed
• Hardware change detected

Fix:

# Re-enroll TPM
ujust remove-luks-tpm-unlock
ujust setup-luks-tpm-unlock

TPM Not Found

Check:

# Verify TPM device
ls /dev/tpm*

# TPM status
tpm2_getcap properties-fixed

Enable in BIOS:

• Find TPM/Security settings
• Enable TPM 2.0

After BIOS Update

TPM PCR values change after BIOS updates, breaking auto-unlock.

Fix:

# Boot with password
# Then re-enroll
ujust remove-luks-tpm-unlock
ujust setup-luks-tpm-unlock

Sudo Password Not Showing

If you want asterisks:

ujust toggle-password-feedback

Manual fix:

# Edit sudoers
sudo visudo

# Add line:
# Defaults pwfeedback

Security Best Practices

For TPM Unlock

1. Enable Secure Boot - Prevents boot tampering
2. Set BIOS password - Prevents Secure Boot changes
3. Keep backup passphrase - For recovery
4. Re-enroll after BIOS updates

For General Security

1. Use strong passwords
2. Enable automatic updates (ujust toggle-updates)
3. Consider password feedback OFF (hides length)
4. Check SSH settings (ujust configure sshd status)

Cross-References

• bazzite:boot - Secure boot key enrollment
• bazzite:storage - LUKS volume management
• bazzite-ai:configure - SSH and service security

When to Use This Skill

Use when the user asks about:

• "LUKS unlock", "disk encryption", "TPM unlock"
• "auto unlock", "boot without password", "encrypted boot"
• "remove TPM", "disable auto unlock"
• "sudo password", "asterisks", "password feedback"
• "security settings", "secure boot", "TPM"