diff --git a/.archive/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_0.yaml b/.archive/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_0.yaml
index 8190df1..9a9d577 100644
--- a/.archive/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_0.yaml
+++ b/.archive/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_0.yaml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 name: 🔐 Generating a Private Live ISO TRIXIE.
 
diff --git a/.archive/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_1.yaml b/.archive/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_1.yaml
index 71251d5..9997485 100644
--- a/.archive/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_1.yaml
+++ b/.archive/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_1.yaml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 name: 🔐 Generating a Private Live ISO TRIXIE.
 
diff --git a/.archive/generate_PUBLIC_iso.yaml b/.archive/generate_PUBLIC_iso.yaml
index d83a354..eee6ef2 100644
--- a/.archive/generate_PUBLIC_iso.yaml
+++ b/.archive/generate_PUBLIC_iso.yaml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 name: 💙 Generating a PUBLIC Live ISO.
 
diff --git a/.gitea/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.yaml b/.gitea/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.yaml
index 2eac2fc..ad8a0c8 100644
--- a/.gitea/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.yaml
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ body:
     attributes:
       label: "Version"
       description: "Which version are you running? Use `./ciss_live_builder.sh -v`."
-      placeholder: "e.g., Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02"
+      placeholder: "e.g., Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03"
     validations:
       required: true
 
diff --git a/.gitea/TODO/dockerfile b/.gitea/TODO/dockerfile
index af1bfb8..68209db 100644
--- a/.gitea/TODO/dockerfile
+++ b/.gitea/TODO/dockerfile
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 FROM debian:bookworm
 
diff --git a/.gitea/TODO/render-md-to-html.yaml b/.gitea/TODO/render-md-to-html.yaml
index 445ec4d..8333173 100644
--- a/.gitea/TODO/render-md-to-html.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/TODO/render-md-to-html.yaml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 name: 🔁 Render README.md to README.html.
 
diff --git a/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_PRIVATE_trixie_0.yaml b/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_PRIVATE_trixie_0.yaml
index 8dc08ef..10f983c 100644
--- a/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_PRIVATE_trixie_0.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_PRIVATE_trixie_0.yaml
@@ -11,5 +11,5 @@
 
 build:
   counter: 1023
-  version: V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+  version: V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 # vim: number et ts=2 sw=2 sts=2 ai tw=128 ft=yaml
diff --git a/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_PRIVATE_trixie_1.yaml b/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_PRIVATE_trixie_1.yaml
index 8dc08ef..10f983c 100644
--- a/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_PRIVATE_trixie_1.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_PRIVATE_trixie_1.yaml
@@ -11,5 +11,5 @@
 
 build:
   counter: 1023
-  version: V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+  version: V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 # vim: number et ts=2 sw=2 sts=2 ai tw=128 ft=yaml
diff --git a/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_PUBLIC.yaml b/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_PUBLIC.yaml
index fc831b1..a84a3f5 100644
--- a/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_PUBLIC.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_PUBLIC.yaml
@@ -11,5 +11,5 @@
 
 build:
   counter: 1023
-  version: V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+  version: V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 # vim: number et ts=2 sw=2 sts=2 ai tw=128 ft=yaml
diff --git a/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_dns.yaml b/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_dns.yaml
index fc831b1..a84a3f5 100644
--- a/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_dns.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/trigger/t_generate_dns.yaml
@@ -11,5 +11,5 @@
 
 build:
   counter: 1023
-  version: V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+  version: V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 # vim: number et ts=2 sw=2 sts=2 ai tw=128 ft=yaml
diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_0.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_0.yaml
index a68307e..baecae0 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_0.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_0.yaml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 name: 🔐 Generating a Private Live ISO TRIXIE.
 
@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ jobs:
           ### Change "--autobuild=" to the specific kernel version you need: '6.16.3+deb13-amd64'.
           ./ciss_live_builder.sh \
             --architecture amd64 \
-            --autobuild=6.16.3+deb13-amd64 \
+            --autobuild=6.17.8+deb13-amd64 \
             --build-directory /opt/cdlb \
             --cdi \
             --control "${timestamp}" \
diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_1.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_1.yaml
index 7ce6fc6..7a36f68 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_1.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/generate_PRIVATE_trixie_1.yaml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 name: 🔐 Generating a Private Live ISO TRIXIE.
 
@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ jobs:
           ### Change "--autobuild=" to the specific kernel version you need: '6.16.3+deb13-amd64'.
           ./ciss_live_builder.sh \
             --architecture amd64 \
-            --autobuild=6.16.3+deb13-amd64 \
+            --autobuild=6.17.8+deb13-amd64 \
             --build-directory /opt/cdlb \
             --cdi \
             --control "${timestamp}" \
diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/generate_PUBLIC_iso.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/generate_PUBLIC_iso.yaml
index ae7dd42..a6ad3ee 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/generate_PUBLIC_iso.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/generate_PUBLIC_iso.yaml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 name: 💙 Generating a PUBLIC Live ISO.
 
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ jobs:
           ### Change "--autobuild=" to the specific kernel version you need: '6.16.3+deb13-amd64'.
           ./ciss_live_builder.sh \
             --architecture amd64 \
-            --autobuild=6.16.3+deb13-amd64 \
+            --autobuild=6.17.8+deb13-amd64 \
             --build-directory /opt/cdlb \
             --cdi \
             --control "${timestamp}" \
diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/linter_char_scripts.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/linter_char_scripts.yaml
index f9f18a3..46f9af8 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/linter_char_scripts.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/linter_char_scripts.yaml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 # Gitea Workflow: Shell-Script Linting
 #
diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/render-dnssec-status.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/render-dnssec-status.yaml
index 8127d21..1add3ac 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/render-dnssec-status.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/render-dnssec-status.yaml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 name: 🛡️ Retrieve DNSSEC status of coresecret.dev.
 
diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/render-dot-to-png.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/render-dot-to-png.yaml
index 2b5471e..d804139 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/render-dot-to-png.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/render-dot-to-png.yaml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 name: 🔁 Render Graphviz Diagrams.
 
diff --git a/.version.properties b/.version.properties
index 2bc5789..508ba62 100644
--- a/.version.properties
+++ b/.version.properties
@@ -15,5 +15,5 @@ properties_SPDX-License-Identifier="LicenseRef-CNCL-1.1 OR LicenseRef-CCLA-1.1 "
 properties_SPDX-LicenseComment="This file is part of the CISS.debian.installer.secure framework."
 properties_SPDX-PackageName="CISS.debian.live.builder"
 properties_SPDX-Security-Contact="security@coresecret.eu"
-properties_version="V8.13.520.2025.12.02"
+properties_version="V8.13.528.2025.12.03"
 # vim: number et ts=2 sw=2 sts=2 ai tw=128 ft=conf
diff --git a/CISS.debian.live.builder.spdx b/CISS.debian.live.builder.spdx
index 068c8dc..f277069 100644
--- a/CISS.debian.live.builder.spdx
+++ b/CISS.debian.live.builder.spdx
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ Creator: Person: Marc S. Weidner (Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency)
 Created: 2025-05-07T12:00:00Z
 Package: CISS.debian.live.builder
 PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
-PackageVersion: Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+PackageVersion: Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 PackageSupplier: Organization: Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency
 PackageDownloadLocation: https://git.coresecret.dev/msw/CISS.debian.live.builder
 PackageHomePage: https://git.coresecret.dev/msw/CISS.debian.live.builder
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c1276c5..8792a1c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 gitea: none
 include_toc: true
 ---
-[![Static Badge](https://badges.coresecret.dev/badge/Release-V8.13.520.2025.12.02-white?style=plastic&logo=linux&logoColor=white&logoSize=auto&label=Release&color=%23FCC624)](https://git.coresecret.dev/msw/CISS.debian.live.builder)
+[![Static Badge](https://badges.coresecret.dev/badge/Release-V8.13.528.2025.12.03-white?style=plastic&logo=linux&logoColor=white&logoSize=auto&label=Release&color=%23FCC624)](https://git.coresecret.dev/msw/CISS.debian.live.builder)
  
 [![Static Badge](https://badges.coresecret.dev/badge/Licence-EUPL1.2-white?style=plastic&logo=europeanunion&logoColor=white&logoSize=auto&label=Licence&color=%23003399)](https://eupl.eu/1.2/en/)  
 [![Static Badge](https://badges.coresecret.dev/badge/opensourceinitiative-Compliant-white?style=plastic&logo=opensourceinitiative&logoColor=white&logoSize=auto&label=OSI&color=%233DA639)](https://opensource.org/license/eupl-1-2)  
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 This shell wrapper automates the creation of a Debian Bookworm live ISO hardened according to the latest best practices in server
 and service security. It integrates into your build pipeline to deliver an isolated, robust environment suitable for
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ This means function status of the **CISS.2025.debian.live.builder** ISO after d-
 
 This project adheres strictly to a structured versioning scheme following the pattern x.y.z-Date.
 
-Example: `V8.13.520.2025.12.02`
+Example: `V8.13.528.2025.12.03`
 
 `x.y.z` represents major (x), minor (y), and patch (z) version increments.
 
diff --git a/REPOSITORY.md b/REPOSITORY.md
index 5e6ea23..e8badf9 100644
--- a/REPOSITORY.md
+++ b/REPOSITORY.md
@@ -8,13 +8,13 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2.1. Repository Structure
 
 **Project:** Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard (CISS) — Debian Live Builder  
 **Branch:** `master`  
-**Repository State:** Master Version **8.13**, Build **V8.13.520.2025.12.02** (as of 2025-10-11)
+**Repository State:** Master Version **8.13**, Build **V8.13.528.2025.12.03** (as of 2025-10-11)
 
 ## 2.2. Top-Level Layout
 
diff --git a/config/hooks/live/0000_basic_chroot_setup.chroot b/config/hooks/live/0000_basic_chroot_setup.chroot
index 7238404..cd5e6e4 100644
--- a/config/hooks/live/0000_basic_chroot_setup.chroot
+++ b/config/hooks/live/0000_basic_chroot_setup.chroot
@@ -236,13 +236,12 @@ rm -f /etc/cron.daily/apt-show-versions || true
 [[ -e /usr/lib/live/boot/0030-verify-checksums ]] && rm -f /usr/lib/live/boot/0030-verify-checksums
 
 ### Ensure proper 0755 rights for CISS initramfs scripts  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-[[ -x /usr/lib/live/boot/0042_ciss_post_decrypt_attest ]] \
-  && chmod 0755 /usr/lib/live/boot/0042_ciss_post_decrypt_attest
+find /usr/lib/live/boot -type f -exec chmod 0755 {} +
 
-[[ -x /etc/initramfs-tools/scripts/init-premount/1000_ciss_fixpath.sh ]] \
+[[ -e /etc/initramfs-tools/scripts/init-premount/1000_ciss_fixpath.sh ]] \
   && chmod 0755 /etc/initramfs-tools/scripts/init-premount/1000_ciss_fixpath.sh
 
-[[ -x /etc/initramfs-tools/scripts/init-top/0000_ciss_fixpath.sh ]] \
+[[ -e /etc/initramfs-tools/scripts/init-top/0000_ciss_fixpath.sh ]] \
   && chmod 0755 /etc/initramfs-tools/scripts/init-top/0000_ciss_fixpath.sh
 
 ### Ensure proper systemd directories exist ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
diff --git a/config/includes.chroot/etc/ssh/ssh_known_hosts b/config/includes.chroot/etc/ssh/ssh_known_hosts
index 3161a8f..1c616b9 100644
--- a/config/includes.chroot/etc/ssh/ssh_known_hosts
+++ b/config/includes.chroot/etc/ssh/ssh_known_hosts
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 [git.coresecret.dev]:42842 ssh-ed25519 AAAAC3NzaC1lZDI1NTE5AAAAIGQA107AVmg1D/jnyXiqbPf38zQRl8s3c+PM1zbfpeQl
 [git.coresecret.dev]:42842 ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2EAAAADAQABAAACAQDYD9ysmMWZlejUnxu0qOzeWcIYezoFLbYdo6ffGUL5kqOBAYb+5CF4bJLUpA93XFYVF+TbrcMV1yJh6JaHFL0VU5CvgAzruCeedx0c4qUV6lWcJUGNk5K0yb9n2Wosdy6F/zTOxL9KXBt/TV+cscsen2Dahvx0ctMKgNbu+vvUcWxHf9lOkbYoF/uA/nW5CVXy5XUPVUDFUhEeKXL85+6gid5AEMfYT8aRl5YDGvo1iMBmBYOljN4S7MnRe14qbAZG0GDGvF22eHbSU2pILcFIjc2Lo/S5Ox/MJpbLAqpFlLPTKgr6F7yVwfNMSNwl05ysUOZfrQKSXzCU6+lfqKYCwemLALyG/n1ernpp7/8W/2RYoz3fd+TQyfhW++rx3yUHpYCkTv9A4LRYZYGSAWKMHSBEYq3EcATQUxQi0xpwmcR+u0uC9F9eta5Bim+sBZD6F2hgPJ5xgYT8LFm880g1YadAwBoD4TAkqSvl+jYW0VA2GH9CknKHJ36gc/X4eeUHDC1Hf/E8M5RBj4D6NuHfeVRik/ahHmoCqKQUW7VU/EBsWFsngDiLEHcV71iMtWiUddWOHwoAPHIzn6p9HTeLCxTwsPMG5UDGK/S9HUozqDXxexRtqbcFa7DWuzRvZ1bcZ2VQsaafuzKCkkc4NjC7h1wssel7q9aeYPFg+1vS6Q==
diff --git a/config/includes.chroot/etc/ssh/sshd_config b/config/includes.chroot/etc/ssh/sshd_config
index 0e77369..c96fdb1 100644
--- a/config/includes.chroot/etc/ssh/sshd_config
+++ b/config/includes.chroot/etc/ssh/sshd_config
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 ### https://www.ssh-audit.com/
 ### ssh -Q cipher | cipher-auth | compression | kex | kex-gss | key | key-cert | key-plain | key-sig | mac | protocol-version | sig
diff --git a/config/includes.chroot/etc/sysctl.d/99_local.hardened b/config/includes.chroot/etc/sysctl.d/99_local.hardened
index 7b49cd5..67d9fae 100644
--- a/config/includes.chroot/etc/sysctl.d/99_local.hardened
+++ b/config/includes.chroot/etc/sysctl.d/99_local.hardened
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-# Version Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+# Version Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 
 ### https://docs.kernel.org/
 ### https://github.com/a13xp0p0v/kernel-hardening-checker/
diff --git a/config/includes.chroot/preseed/.iso/preseed_hash_generator.sh b/config/includes.chroot/preseed/.iso/preseed_hash_generator.sh
index e146f0c..1ea4419 100644
--- a/config/includes.chroot/preseed/.iso/preseed_hash_generator.sh
+++ b/config/includes.chroot/preseed/.iso/preseed_hash_generator.sh
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 # SPDX-PackageName: CISS.debian.live.builder
 # SPDX-Security-Contact: security@coresecret.eu
 
-declare -gr VERSION="Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02"
+declare -gr VERSION="Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03"
 
 ### VERY EARLY CHECK FOR DEBUGGING
 if [[ $* == *" --debug "* ]]; then
diff --git a/config/includes.chroot/preseed/preseed.cfg b/config/includes.chroot/preseed/preseed.cfg
index 10b32ed..9db4048 100644
--- a/config/includes.chroot/preseed/preseed.cfg
+++ b/config/includes.chroot/preseed/preseed.cfg
@@ -112,4 +112,4 @@ d-i preseed/late_command string sh /preseed/.ash/3_di_preseed_late_command.sh
 
 # Please consider donating to my work at: https://coresecret.eu/spenden/
 ###########################################################################################
-# Written by: ./preseed_hash_generator.sh Version: Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02 at: 10:18:37.9542
+# Written by: ./preseed_hash_generator.sh Version: Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03 at: 10:18:37.9542
diff --git a/config/includes.chroot/usr/lib/live/boot/9990-main.sh b/config/includes.chroot/usr/lib/live/boot/9990-main.sh
index 0c116cb..0dce673 100644
--- a/config/includes.chroot/usr/lib/live/boot/9990-main.sh
+++ b/config/includes.chroot/usr/lib/live/boot/9990-main.sh
@@ -266,11 +266,7 @@ Live ()
     cp boot.log "${rootmnt}/var/log/live" 2>/dev/null; \
     cp fsck.log "${rootmnt}/var/log/live" 2>/dev/null )
 
-  ### CISS override for /usr/lib/live/boot/0042_ciss_post_decrypt_attest -------------------------------------------------------
   sleep 3
 
-  [ -x /usr/lib/live/boot/0042_ciss_post_decrypt_attest ] && /usr/lib/live/boot/0042_ciss_post_decrypt_attest
-  ### CISS override for /usr/lib/live/boot/0042_ciss_post_decrypt_attest -------------------------------------------------------
-
   printf "\e[92m[INFO] Successfully applied : [/usr/lib/live/boot/9990-main.sh] \n\e[0m"
 }
diff --git a/config/includes.chroot/usr/lib/live/boot/9990-overlay.sh b/config/includes.chroot/usr/lib/live/boot/9990-overlay.sh
index 4adff41..0a216ef 100644
--- a/config/includes.chroot/usr/lib/live/boot/9990-overlay.sh
+++ b/config/includes.chroot/usr/lib/live/boot/9990-overlay.sh
@@ -488,5 +488,14 @@ setup_unionfs ()
     done
   fi
 
+  # TODO: Remove Debug
+  ### CISS override for /usr/lib/live/boot/0042_ciss_post_decrypt_attest -------------------------------------------------------
+  printf "\e[92m[INFO] Calling              : [/usr/lib/live/boot/0042_ciss_post_decrypt_attest] ... \n\e[0m"
+  [ -x /usr/lib/live/boot/0042_ciss_post_decrypt_attest ] && /usr/lib/live/boot/0042_ciss_post_decrypt_attest
+  printf "\e[92m[INFO] Calling              : [/usr/lib/live/boot/0042_ciss_post_decrypt_attest] done. \n\e[0m"
+
+  sleep 16
+  ### CISS override for /usr/lib/live/boot/0042_ciss_post_decrypt_attest -------------------------------------------------------
+
   printf "\e[92m[INFO] Successfully applied : [/usr/lib/live/boot/9990-overlay.sh] \n\e[0m"
 }
diff --git a/config/package-lists/live.list.common.chroot b/config/package-lists/live.list.common.chroot
index 3428682..9901b73 100644
--- a/config/package-lists/live.list.common.chroot
+++ b/config/package-lists/live.list.common.chroot
@@ -128,7 +128,9 @@ ssl-cert
 stress
 sudo
 sysstat
+systemd
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diff --git a/docs/AUDIT_DNSSEC.md b/docs/AUDIT_DNSSEC.md
index d8f04eb..89615db 100644
--- a/docs/AUDIT_DNSSEC.md
+++ b/docs/AUDIT_DNSSEC.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. DNSSEC Status
 
diff --git a/docs/AUDIT_HAVEGED.md b/docs/AUDIT_HAVEGED.md
index 56617df..924f11a 100644
--- a/docs/AUDIT_HAVEGED.md
+++ b/docs/AUDIT_HAVEGED.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. Haveged Audit on Netcup RS 2000 G11
 
diff --git a/docs/AUDIT_LYNIS.md b/docs/AUDIT_LYNIS.md
index 542977b..27ef018 100644
--- a/docs/AUDIT_LYNIS.md
+++ b/docs/AUDIT_LYNIS.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. Lynis Audit:
 
diff --git a/docs/AUDIT_SSH.md b/docs/AUDIT_SSH.md
index 0e0d88b..33921da 100644
--- a/docs/AUDIT_SSH.md
+++ b/docs/AUDIT_SSH.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. SSH Audit by ssh-audit.com
 
diff --git a/docs/AUDIT_TLS.md b/docs/AUDIT_TLS.md
index a6f11d6..124cc13 100644
--- a/docs/AUDIT_TLS.md
+++ b/docs/AUDIT_TLS.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. TLS Audit:
 ````text
diff --git a/docs/BOOTPARAMS.md b/docs/BOOTPARAMS.md
index e0f4b83..6636ada 100644
--- a/docs/BOOTPARAMS.md
+++ b/docs/BOOTPARAMS.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. Hardened Kernel Boot Parameters
 
diff --git a/docs/CHANGELOG.md b/docs/CHANGELOG.md
index 5a66320..38a15f0 100644
--- a/docs/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/docs/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -8,10 +8,13 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. Changelog
 
+## V8.13.528.2025.12.03
+* **Bugfixes**: Unified network management via ``systemd-networkd``
+
 ## V8.13.520.2025.12.02
 * **Bugfixes**: Unified network management via ``systemd-networkd``
 
diff --git a/docs/CNET.md b/docs/CNET.md
index 3c59731..b0c1c7f 100644
--- a/docs/CNET.md
+++ b/docs/CNET.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. Centurion Net - Developer Branch Overview
 
diff --git a/docs/CODING_CONVENTION.md b/docs/CODING_CONVENTION.md
index d3593f0..cd1e196 100644
--- a/docs/CODING_CONVENTION.md
+++ b/docs/CODING_CONVENTION.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. Coding Style
 
diff --git a/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md b/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md
index d9c55a4..d50e8a3 100644
--- a/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. Contributing / participating
 
diff --git a/docs/CREDITS.md b/docs/CREDITS.md
index 5313c53..cff0972 100644
--- a/docs/CREDITS.md
+++ b/docs/CREDITS.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. Credits
 
diff --git a/docs/DL_PUB_ISO.md b/docs/DL_PUB_ISO.md
index e336978..4bbda95 100644
--- a/docs/DL_PUB_ISO.md
+++ b/docs/DL_PUB_ISO.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. Download the latest PUBLIC CISS.debian.live.ISO
 
diff --git a/docs/DOCUMENTATION.md b/docs/DOCUMENTATION.md
index 7118e58..a2dbb38 100644
--- a/docs/DOCUMENTATION.md
+++ b/docs/DOCUMENTATION.md
@@ -8,14 +8,14 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2.1. Usage
 ````text
                         CDLB(1)                        CISS.debian.live.builder                        CDLB(1)
 
 CISS.debian.live.builder from https://git.coresecret.dev/msw
-Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02
+Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03
 A lightweight Shell Wrapper for building a hardened Debian Live ISO Image.
 
 (c) Marc S. Weidner, 2018 - 2025
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ A lightweight Shell Wrapper for building a hardened Debian Live ISO Image.
 💷 Please consider donating to my work at:
 🌐 https://coresecret.eu/spenden/
 
-                        V8.13.520.2025.12.02                        2025-11-06                         CDLB(1)
+                        V8.13.528.2025.12.03                        2025-11-06                         CDLB(1)
 ````
 
 # 3. Booting
diff --git a/docs/MAN_CISS_ISO_BOOT_CHAIN.md b/docs/MAN_CISS_ISO_BOOT_CHAIN.md
index 91d248e..492dd60 100644
--- a/docs/MAN_CISS_ISO_BOOT_CHAIN.md
+++ b/docs/MAN_CISS_ISO_BOOT_CHAIN.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. CISS.debian.live.builder – Boot & Trust Chain (Technical Documentation)
 
diff --git a/docs/MAN_SSH_Host_Key_Policy.md b/docs/MAN_SSH_Host_Key_Policy.md
index f762074..952da2f 100644
--- a/docs/MAN_SSH_Host_Key_Policy.md
+++ b/docs/MAN_SSH_Host_Key_Policy.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. SSH Host Key Policy – CISS.debian.live.builder / CISS.debian.installer
 
diff --git a/docs/REFERENCES.md b/docs/REFERENCES.md
index 6b8bf7c..01d4667 100644
--- a/docs/REFERENCES.md
+++ b/docs/REFERENCES.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ include_toc: true
 **Centurion Intelligence Consulting Agency Information Security Standard**<br>
 *Debian Live Build Generator for hardened live environment and CISS Debian Installer*<br>
 **Master Version**: 8.13<br>
-**Build**: V8.13.520.2025.12.02<br>
+**Build**: V8.13.528.2025.12.03<br>
 
 # 2. Resources
 
diff --git a/lib/lib_usage.sh b/lib/lib_usage.sh
index 23e0fde..8403632 100644
--- a/lib/lib_usage.sh
+++ b/lib/lib_usage.sh
@@ -39,13 +39,13 @@ usage() {
   # shellcheck disable=SC2155
   declare var_header=$(center "CDLB(1)                        CISS.debian.live.builder                        CDLB(1)" "${var_cols}")
   # shellcheck disable=SC2155
-  declare var_footer=$(center "V8.13.520.2025.12.02                        2025-11-06                         CDLB(1)" "${var_cols}")
+  declare var_footer=$(center "V8.13.528.2025.12.03                        2025-11-06                         CDLB(1)" "${var_cols}")
 
   {
     echo -e "\e[1;97m${var_header}\e[0m"
     echo
     echo -e "\e[92mCISS.debian.live.builder from https://git.coresecret.dev/msw \e[0m"
-    echo -e "\e[92mMaster V8.13.520.2025.12.02\e[0m"
+    echo -e "\e[92mMaster V8.13.528.2025.12.03\e[0m"
     echo -e "\e[92mA lightweight Shell Wrapper for building a hardened Debian Live ISO Image.\e[0m"
     echo
     echo -e "\e[97m(c) Marc S. Weidner, 2018 - 2025 \e[0m"
diff --git a/scripts/usr/local/sbin/9999_cdi_starter.sh b/scripts/usr/local/sbin/9999_cdi_starter.sh
index 8731c46..a7784a1 100644
--- a/scripts/usr/local/sbin/9999_cdi_starter.sh
+++ b/scripts/usr/local/sbin/9999_cdi_starter.sh
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ main() {
   touch "${var_log}"
 
 
-  printf "CISS.debian.installer Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02 is up! \n" >> "${var_log}"
+  printf "CISS.debian.installer Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03 is up! \n" >> "${var_log}"
 
   ### Sleep a moment to settle boot artifacts.
   sleep 8
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ main() {
 
   ### Timeout reached without acceptable semaphore.
   logger -t cdi-watcher "No valid semaphore ${VAR_SEMAPHORE} (mode 0600) within ${VAR_TIMEOUT}s; exiting idle."
-  printf "CISS.debian.installer Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02: No valid semaphore [%s] within [%s]s.\n" "${VAR_SEMAPHORE}" "${VAR_TIMEOUT}" >> "${var_log}"
+  printf "CISS.debian.installer Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03: No valid semaphore [%s] within [%s]s.\n" "${VAR_SEMAPHORE}" "${VAR_TIMEOUT}" >> "${var_log}"
 
   exit 0
 }
diff --git a/var/early.var.sh b/var/early.var.sh
index 2861c95..f832f16 100644
--- a/var/early.var.sh
+++ b/var/early.var.sh
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ declare -grx VAR_GIT_HEAD_FULL="$(git rev-parse HEAD)"
 declare -grx VAR_HOST="$(uname -n)"
 declare -grx VAR_ISO8601="$(date -u -d "@${VAR_DATE_EPOCH}" '+%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ')"
 declare -grx VAR_SYSTEM="$(uname -mnosv)"
-declare -grx VAR_VERSION="Master V8.13.520.2025.12.02"
+declare -grx VAR_VERSION="Master V8.13.528.2025.12.03"
 declare -grx VAR_VER_BASH="$(bash --version | head -n1 | awk '{
   # Print $4 and $5; include $6 only if it exists
   out = $4