Implement JWT Authentication

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Description:

Considering the growing security concerns and the need for scalability, it's imperative to implement JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication.

Objective:

The primary objective of this issue is to enhance the security, scalability, and user experience by implementing JWT as a main authentication method.

Benefits of JWT Authentication:

• Enhanced Security: JWTs provide digital signature ensuring data integrity and authenticity, mitigating risks associated with common security threats like CSRF and XSS.
• Scalability: JWTs being stateless eliminate the need for server-side session management, improving scalability, crucial for a rapidly growing platform.
• Improved Performance: JWTs being self-contained and compact can be transmitted efficiently over network requests, reducing latency and improving overall performance.

Implementation Plan:

1. Integration with Authentication Service: Integrate AutoEye with an authentication service capable of issuing JWTs upon successful authentication, supporting industry-standard algorithms for token signing and verification.
2. Token Generation and Validation Middleware: Implement middleware to generate JWTs upon user authentication and validate incoming JWTs for protected routes, enforcing token expiration, signature verification, and other security checks.
3. Secure Token Storage: Ensure secure storage of JWTs on the client-side, using HttpOnly cookies for web applications and secure keychain storage for mobile applications. Implement mechanisms for token revocation and renewal to mitigate token misuse.

Acceptance Criteria:

• JWT authentication is successfully implemented across all components of AutoEye.
• Integration with the chosen authentication service is seamless, and JWTs are issued upon user authentication.
• Middleware for token generation and validation enforcement is functioning correctly.
• Secure storage mechanisms for JWTs are implemented and tested.

Additional Information:

• This issue is critical for ensuring the security and scalability of AutoEye.

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Committed enhancement to develop branch.

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