Epic User Story

I. Overview

As a part of [Your Company Name]'s commitment to enhancing user experience and security, this user story focuses on implementing a robust authentication and authorization system. By providing users with a seamless and secure login process, [Your Company Name] aims to improve user satisfaction and safeguard sensitive information.

II. User Persona/Role

As a user of [Your Company Name]'s platform, I want to securely authenticate and access my account to utilize its features and services.

III. User Story/Statement

As a [user], I want to be able to register for a new account, securely log in using my credentials, recover my password if forgotten, and manage my account settings with ease.

IV. Acceptance Criteria/Requirements

User Registration:

Users should be able to register for a new account by providing their email address and creating a password.
The registration form should include validation checks for email format and password strength.
Upon successful registration, users should receive a confirmation email to verify their account.

User Login:

Registered users should be able to log in securely using their email address and password.
The login process should include mechanisms to prevent brute-force attacks and unauthorized access.
Failed login attempts should trigger appropriate error messages and provide guidance for resolution.

Password Recovery:

Users should have the ability to recover their password if forgotten by requesting a password reset.
A password reset link should be sent to the user's registered email address.
Password reset functionality should be secure and protect against unauthorized access to accounts.

Account Management:

Users should be able to manage their account settings, including updating their email address and password.
Account management features should be intuitive and easily accessible from the user profile dashboard.
Changes to account settings should be reflected immediately and securely stored in the database.

V. Dependencies

Integration with a secure authentication service or library.
Development of front-end interfaces for registration, login, password recovery, and account management.
Coordination with the design team for UI/UX considerations.

VI. Additional Notes

Security is paramount in implementing authentication and authorization features to protect user data. Continuous testing and refinement are necessary to ensure a seamless and reliable user experience. Feedback from users should be solicited and incorporated to improve the authentication system iteratively.