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Authentication & Authorization

Overview

The Authentication & Authorization service will provide comprehensive security controls for the stock-bot platform. It will manage user identity, authentication, access control, and security policy enforcement across all platform components, ensuring proper security governance and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Planned Features

User Management

  • User Provisioning: Account creation and management
  • Identity Sources: Local and external identity providers
  • User Profiles: Customizable user attributes
  • Group Management: User grouping and organization
  • Account Lifecycle: Comprehensive user lifecycle management

Authentication

  • Multiple Factors: Support for MFA/2FA
  • Single Sign-On: Integration with enterprise SSO solutions
  • Social Login: Support for third-party identity providers
  • Session Management: Secure session handling and expiration
  • Password Policies: Configurable password requirements

Authorization

  • Role-Based Access Control: Fine-grained permission management
  • Attribute-Based Access: Context-aware access decisions
  • Permission Management: Centralized permission administration
  • Dynamic Policies: Rule-based access policies
  • Delegated Administration: Hierarchical permission management

Security Features

  • Token Management: JWT and OAuth token handling
  • API Security: Protection of API endpoints
  • Rate Limiting: Prevention of brute force attacks
  • Audit Logging: Comprehensive security event logging
  • Compliance Reporting: Reports for regulatory requirements

Planned Integration Points

Service Integration

  • All platform microservices
  • API Gateway
  • Frontend applications
  • External systems and partners

Identity Providers

  • Internal identity store
  • Enterprise directory services
  • Social identity providers
  • OAuth/OIDC providers

Planned Technical Implementation

Technology Stack

  • Identity Server: Keycloak or Auth0
  • API Protection: OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect
  • Token Format: JWT with appropriate claims
  • Storage: Secure credential and policy storage
  • Encryption: Industry-standard encryption for sensitive data

Architecture Pattern

  • Identity as a service
  • Policy-based access control
  • Token-based authentication
  • Layered security model

Development Guidelines

Authentication Integration

  • Authentication flow implementation
  • Token handling best practices
  • Session management requirements
  • Credential security standards

Authorization Implementation

  • Permission modeling approach
  • Policy definition format
  • Access decision points
  • Contextual authorization techniques

Security Considerations

  • Token security requirements
  • Key rotation procedures
  • Security event monitoring
  • Penetration testing requirements

Implementation Roadmap

  1. Core user management and authentication
  2. Basic role-based authorization
  3. API security and token management
  4. Advanced access control policies
  5. Compliance reporting and auditing