Secure Ephemeral Workspace for public PC's

A cross-platform application that provides an incognito-like mode for public computers, ensuring all user activities, files, and session data are deleted upon logout while still allowing access to existing software and files on the system.

Features

• Secure Mode Activation: Toggle button to enable Secure Mode, redirecting all file changes to a virtual sandbox layer
• Automatic Cleanup: Deletes all user activity, session data, and temporary files on logout
• Cloud Sync Option: Allows users to select and sync files to Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox before logout
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple UI for enabling Secure Mode, viewing session files, and selecting files to sync

Project Structure

secure-ephemeral-workspace/
├── src/                    # Source code
│   ├── backend/            # Backend API for cloud storage integration
│   ├── frontend/           # Electron.js UI
│   ├── isolation/          # OS-specific isolation mechanisms
│   │   ├── windows/        # Windows Sandbox implementation
│   │   └── linux/          # OverlayFS implementation
│   └── cloud/              # Cloud service integrations
├── scripts/                # Automation scripts
│   ├── windows/            # PowerShell scripts
│   └── linux/              # Bash scripts
├── docs/                   # Documentation
└── tests/                  # Test files

Development Roadmap

1. Research & Testing (1-2 Weeks)

   • Test isolation mechanisms
   • Write basic scripts for session management
   • Verify cleanup functionality

2. Secure Mode Implementation (2-3 Weeks)

   • Implement UI for toggling Secure Mode
   • Automate temporary session creation and isolation
   • Ensure proper cleanup after logout

3. Cloud Sync (2-3 Weeks)

   • Implement cloud storage APIs
   • Allow file selection for backup
   • Test authentication and file restoration

4. UI & User Experience (2 Weeks)

   • Build user-friendly interface
   • Display session status and sync options
   • Add hotkey support

5. Testing, Security & Deployment (3-4 Weeks)

   • Multi-user testing on different OS versions
   • Performance optimization
   • Security enhancements

Technologies Used

• Session Management: OverlayFS (Linux), Windows Sandbox, PowerShell, Bash
• Cleanup & Automation: PowerShell (Windows), Bash & PAM (Linux)
• Cloud Storage: Google Drive API, OneDrive API, Dropbox API
• Backend: Node.js (Express.js)
• Frontend: Electron.js
• Authentication: OAuth 2.0

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14+)
• npm or yarn
• Windows 10+ or Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+)
• Administrative privileges (for system-level operations)

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Run npm install to install dependencies
3. Configure cloud service API keys in .env file
4. Run npm start to launch the application

License

MIT