🔐 Authentication Security
Algorithm : HMAC-SHA256 for signing
Token Structure : Header.Payload.Signature
Access Token : 15 minutes expiration
Refresh Token : 7 days expiration with rotation
Claims : User ID, roles, expiration, issuer
Hashing : BCrypt with salt rounds (10)
Requirements :
Minimum 8 characters
Uppercase and lowercase letters
Numbers and special characters
Validation : Real-time password strength checking
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
TOTP : Time-based One-Time Password (RFC 6238)
Algorithm : SHA1 with 6-digit codes
Period : 30-second intervals
Backup Codes : 10 single-use recovery codes
QR Code : Standard otpauth:// format
Origins : Configurable allowed origins
Methods : GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, OPTIONS
Headers : Authorization, Content-Type
Credentials : Supported for authenticated requests
Login Attempts : 5 attempts per 15 minutes
Password Reset : 3 requests per hour
Email Verification : 5 requests per hour
Token Refresh : 10 requests per minute
Email : RFC 5322 compliant validation
Username : 3-50 characters, alphanumeric
Password : Strength requirements enforced
Tokens : UUID format validation
Secure Storage : Database with encryption
Revocation : Immediate token invalidation
Rotation : Automatic refresh token rotation
Cleanup : Expired token removal
Verification : Required for account activation
Token Expiration : 1-hour validity
Secure Links : HTTPS verification URLs
Rate Limiting : Prevent email abuse
Stateless : No server-side sessions
Token-Based : JWT for authentication
Automatic Expiration : Configurable timeouts
Secure Logout : Token revocation
Account Lockout : Temporary after failed attempts
Progressive Delays : Increasing wait times
IP Tracking : Monitor suspicious activity
Rate Limiting : Prevent rapid requests
Secure Generation : Cryptographically random
Short Lifespan : Limited token validity
HTTPS Only : Secure transmission
HttpOnly Cookies : XSS protection
JPA/Hibernate : Parameterized queries
Input Sanitization : Validation and escaping
Prepared Statements : Automatic protection
ORM Mapping : Type-safe queries
TLS/SSL : Encrypted email transmission
Authentication : Secure SMTP credentials
Rate Limiting : Prevent email abuse
Template Security : No sensitive data in templates
Unique Tokens : UUID-based verification
Time-Limited : 1-hour expiration
One-Time Use : Tokens invalidated after use
Secure Links : HTTPS verification URLs
Secret Generation : Cryptographically secure
QR Code : Standard format for authenticator apps
Time Synchronization : 30-second tolerance
Backup Codes : Secure generation and storage
Backup Codes : 10 single-use codes
Secure Storage : Encrypted in database
Usage Tracking : Monitor code usage
Regeneration : Secure code replacement
State Parameter : CSRF protection
Secure Callbacks : HTTPS redirect URIs
Token Validation : Verify provider tokens
Account Linking : Secure provider association
PKCE : Proof Key for Code Exchange
Secure Storage : Encrypted token storage
Scope Validation : Limited permissions
Token Refresh : Secure renewal process
Authentication Events : Login, logout, failures
Security Incidents : Failed attempts, suspicious activity
Token Operations : Creation, refresh, revocation
User Actions : Profile changes, password updates
Generic Messages : No sensitive information leakage
Logging : Detailed error logs for debugging
Rate Limiting : Prevent error enumeration
Graceful Degradation : Maintain service availability
# Required
JWT_SECRET=your-super-secret-jwt-key-that-should-be-at-least-256-bits-long
# Optional
MAIL_USERNAME=your-email@gmail.com
MAIL_PASSWORD=your-app-password
GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=your-google-client-id
GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=your-google-client-secret
# JWT Configuration
jwt :
secret : ${JWT_SECRET}
access-token-validity : 900 # 15 minutes
refresh-token-validity : 604800 # 7 days
# Security Configuration
app :
auth :
password :
min-length : 8
require-uppercase : true
require-lowercase : true
require-numbers : true
require-special-chars : true
🚨 Security Best Practices
Never commit secrets to version control
Use environment variables for sensitive data
Validate all inputs thoroughly
Implement proper error handling
Use HTTPS in production
Secure database with proper access controls
Enable HTTPS with valid certificates
Configure firewalls and network security
Monitor logs for security events
Regular updates of dependencies
Rotate secrets regularly
Monitor security advisories
Update dependencies promptly
Backup data securely
Test security measures regularly