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User Authentication

🔒 JWT-Based Authentication System​

The platform leverages a robust JSON Web Token (JWT)-based authentication mechanism to ensure secure access to APIs. Upon successful login, users are issued a time-bound JWT, which must be included in subsequent requests to validate user identity and permissions. This stateless approach minimizes server overhead and enhances scalability by eliminating the need for server-side session storage. 🚀

🛡️ Multi-Layered Security​

To further strengthen security, the authentication system incorporates multiple layers of defense:

  • 🧩 CAPTCHA Verification: Prevents automated login attempts and protects against brute force attacks.
  • 🔑 Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Adds an additional layer of security, requiring users to verify their identity via a secondary factor such as a one-time password (OTP) or authenticator app.
  • 🧮 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Ensures fine-grained authorization by restricting users to specific actions and resources based on predefined roles, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

⚙️ Technology Stack​

The authentication framework is developed using Spring Security, providing a modular and extensible architecture. This implementation supports seamless integration across multiple platforms, including web and mobile applications, ensuring a consistent user experience. 📱💻

🔄 Account Lifecycle Management​

Currently, account lifecycle management—such as password recovery, password reset, and account verification—is handled in-house. These processes rely on email-based communication for user interaction and verification. 📧

🚀 Planned Enhancements​

  • 📲 Mobile Integration: Expanding the existing account management features to include mobile platforms, improving accessibility and user convenience for password resets and account recovery on the go.
  • 🌐 OAuth Integration: Enabling compatibility with third-party identity providers to streamline authentication workflows. This will offer users the flexibility to log in using existing credentials from trusted providers while reducing the need to manage multiple passwords.

By incorporating these improvements, the platform aims to provide a secure, scalable, and user-friendly authentication experience that meets modern security standards and user expectations. 🌟