[EPIC] Enterprise Authentication & Identity Platform for CommDesk
Overview
Build a secure, scalable, production-grade authentication and identity management system for CommDesk.
The authentication platform will serve as the foundation for all CommDesk products including:
Community Platform
Events Platform
Jobs Platform
Admin Portal
Partner Portal
Customer Dashboard
Future SaaS Products
The system must support modern authentication standards, enterprise security controls, account recovery, identity verification, role management, and future Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations.
Business Objectives
Secure Access
Protect user accounts and company resources.
Seamless User Experience
Minimize login friction while maintaining security.
Scalable Identity Management
Support millions of users across multiple platforms.
Compliance
Meet GDPR, privacy, and enterprise security requirements.
Authentication Routes
Route | Description
-- | --
/login | User login
/signup | New account registration
/forgot-password | Password reset request
/reset-password | Password reset confirmation
/verify-email | Email verification
/verify-phone | Phone verification
/account-recovery | Account recovery
/logout | Sign out
/auth/callback | OAuth callback
Login Page
Route
UI Components
Login Form
Fields:
Actions:
Sign In
Continue with Google
Continue with GitHub
Continue with Microsoft
Continue with LinkedIn
Links:
Forgot Password?
Create Account
Security Features
Login Rate Limiting
Protect against brute force attacks.
Example:
5 failed attempts
↓
Temporary lockout
Device Recognition
Show:
for unknown devices.
Session Management
Support:
Remember Me
Active Session Tracking
Device Logout
Signup Page
Route
Registration Options
Individual Account
For:
Community Members
Developers
Students
Professionals
Event Attendees
Organization Account
For:
Companies
Partners
Sponsors
Recruiters
Signup Form
Required Fields
First Name
Last Name
Email
Password
Optional Fields
Username
Phone Number
Country
Company
Job Title
Password Requirements
Minimum:
Must include:
Uppercase
Lowercase
Number
Special Character
Terms Acceptance
Required:
Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
Anti-Abuse Protection
Email Verification Flow
Post Registration
User receives:
email.
Verification Link
Valid for:
Resend Verification
Allow:
Manual resend
Rate-limited requests
Forgot Password Page
Route
Request Reset
Form:
Action:
Security Requirements
Always return:
If an account exists, a reset link has been sent.
Prevent user enumeration.
Reset Password Page
Route
Form
Fields:
New Password
Confirm Password
Validation
Require:
Password Reset Token
Requirements:
Single use
Encrypted
Time limited
Expiration:
Account Recovery
Route
Recovery Methods
Email Recovery
Verified email required.
Phone Recovery
OTP verification.
Manual Support Recovery
For lost access scenarios.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Optional MFA
Methods:
Email OTP
SMS OTP
Authenticator App
Supported Apps
Google Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
Authy
Social Authentication
OAuth Providers
Google
Most common login option.
GitHub
Developer community.
LinkedIn
Professional networking.
Microsoft
Enterprise users.
Organization Registration
Route
Organization Details
Fields:
Organization Name
Organization Slug
Website
Industry
Team Size
Organization Owner
Create:
role automatically.
Role System
User Roles
Member
Standard user.
Verified Member
Verified identity.
Contributor
Community contributor.
Event Organizer
Can manage events.
Recruiter
Can manage jobs.
Moderator
Community moderation.
Admin
Platform administration.
Super Admin
Full system control.
Session Management
User Dashboard
Users can view:
Active Sessions
Devices
Browser History
Login Locations
Actions
Logout Current Session
Logout Other Sessions
Revoke Device
Security Center
Route
Security Features
Display:
Last Login
Login History
Active Devices
MFA Status
Verified Email
Verified Phone
Abuse Prevention
Bot Protection
Implement:
CAPTCHA
Device Fingerprinting
IP Reputation Checks
Fraud Detection
Detect:
Audit Logging
Track:
Login attempts
Password changes
Email changes
Role changes
MFA changes
Accessibility Requirements
WCAG 2.2 AA
Support:
Keyboard navigation
Screen readers
Accessible forms
Error announcements
API Requirements
Public APIs
Login
Signup
Logout
Password Reset
Internal APIs
Session Management
MFA
Verification
Identity Services
Analytics
Track:
Authentication
Signup conversion rate
Login success rate
Failed login attempts
Security
Account lockouts
Password resets
MFA adoption
Acceptance Criteria
Authentication
Login page implemented
Signup page implemented
Forgot password flow implemented
Password reset flow implemented
Email verification implemented
Security
User Experience
Platform
Success Metrics
99.99% authentication uptime
<500ms authentication response time
<1% authentication failure rate
Zero critical authentication vulnerabilities
Priority
[EPIC] Enterprise Authentication & Identity Platform for CommDesk
Overview
Build a secure, scalable, production-grade authentication and identity management system for CommDesk.
The authentication platform will serve as the foundation for all CommDesk products including:
Community Platform
Events Platform
Jobs Platform
Admin Portal
Partner Portal
Customer Dashboard
Future SaaS Products
The system must support modern authentication standards, enterprise security controls, account recovery, identity verification, role management, and future Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations.
Business Objectives
Secure Access
Protect user accounts and company resources.
Seamless User Experience
Minimize login friction while maintaining security.
Scalable Identity Management
Support millions of users across multiple platforms.
Compliance
Meet GDPR, privacy, and enterprise security requirements.
Authentication Routes
Route | Description -- | -- /login | User login /signup | New account registration /forgot-password | Password reset request /reset-password | Password reset confirmation /verify-email | Email verification /verify-phone | Phone verification /account-recovery | Account recovery /logout | Sign out /auth/callback | OAuth callbackLogin Page
Route
UI Components
Login Form
Fields:
Email Address
Password
Actions:
Sign In
Continue with Google
Continue with GitHub
Continue with Microsoft
Continue with LinkedIn
Links:
Forgot Password?
Create Account
Security Features
Login Rate Limiting
Protect against brute force attacks.
Example:
Device Recognition
Show:
for unknown devices.
Session Management
Support:
Remember Me
Active Session Tracking
Device Logout
Signup Page
Route
Registration Options
Individual Account
For:
Community Members
Developers
Students
Professionals
Event Attendees
Organization Account
For:
Companies
Partners
Sponsors
Recruiters
Signup Form
Required Fields
First Name
Last Name
Email
Password
Optional Fields
Username
Phone Number
Country
Company
Job Title
Password Requirements
Minimum:
Must include:
Uppercase
Lowercase
Number
Special Character
Terms Acceptance
Required:
Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
Anti-Abuse Protection
CAPTCHA
Email Verification
Disposable Email Detection
Bot Detection
Email Verification Flow
Post Registration
User receives:
email.
Verification Link
Valid for:
Resend Verification
Allow:
Manual resend
Rate-limited requests
Forgot Password Page
Route
Request Reset
Form:
Email Address
Action:
Security Requirements
Always return:
Prevent user enumeration.
Reset Password Page
Route
Form
Fields:
New Password
Confirm Password
Validation
Require:
Password strength validation
Password confirmation match
Password Reset Token
Requirements:
Single use
Encrypted
Time limited
Expiration:
Account Recovery
Route
Recovery Methods
Email Recovery
Verified email required.
Phone Recovery
OTP verification.
Manual Support Recovery
For lost access scenarios.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Optional MFA
Methods:
Email OTP
SMS OTP
Authenticator App
Supported Apps
Google Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
Authy
Social Authentication
OAuth Providers
Google
Most common login option.
GitHub
Developer community.
LinkedIn
Professional networking.
Microsoft
Enterprise users.
Organization Registration
Route
Organization Details
Fields:
Organization Name
Organization Slug
Website
Industry
Team Size
Organization Owner
Create:
role automatically.
Role System
User Roles
Member
Standard user.
Verified Member
Verified identity.
Contributor
Community contributor.
Event Organizer
Can manage events.
Recruiter
Can manage jobs.
Moderator
Community moderation.
Admin
Platform administration.
Super Admin
Full system control.
Session Management
User Dashboard
Users can view:
Active Sessions
Devices
Browser History
Login Locations
Actions
Logout Current Session
Logout Other Sessions
Revoke Device
Security Center
Route
Security Features
Display:
Last Login
Login History
Active Devices
MFA Status
Verified Email
Verified Phone
Abuse Prevention
Bot Protection
Implement:
CAPTCHA
Device Fingerprinting
IP Reputation Checks
Fraud Detection
Detect:
Account farms
Credential stuffing
Suspicious login patterns
Audit Logging
Track:
Login attempts
Password changes
Email changes
Role changes
MFA changes
Accessibility Requirements
WCAG 2.2 AA
Support:
Keyboard navigation
Screen readers
Accessible forms
Error announcements
API Requirements
Public APIs
Login
Signup
Logout
Password Reset
Internal APIs
Session Management
MFA
Verification
Identity Services
Analytics
Track:
Authentication
Signup conversion rate
Login success rate
Failed login attempts
Security
Account lockouts
Password resets
MFA adoption
Acceptance Criteria
Authentication
Login page implemented
Signup page implemented
Forgot password flow implemented
Password reset flow implemented
Email verification implemented
Security
Rate limiting enabled
Session management available
MFA supported
User Experience
Mobile responsive
Accessible
OAuth providers supported
Platform
Role-based permissions functional
Audit logging enabled
Security monitoring operational
Success Metrics
99.99% authentication uptime
<500ms authentication response time
<1% authentication failure rate
Zero critical authentication vulnerabilities
Priority