Implement Security Functionality Using Spring Security

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Objective Implement security measures in the project using Spring Security to ensure secure access to the application's resources. This includes setting up authentication, authorization, and protecting endpoints to prevent unauthorized access.

Scope Integrate Spring Security into the existing Spring MVC project. Implement user authentication (login/logout functionality). Define roles and permissions for different user types (e.g., Admin, User, Guest). Secure endpoints based on user roles. Protect sensitive data and configure security settings. Use best practices for password management (e.g., password encoding). Implement session management and timeout settings. Tasks Integrate Spring Security Library:

Add Spring Security dependency to the project. Configure Spring Security settings in application.properties or application.yml. Set Up User Authentication:

Create user entities in the database with roles and authorities. Implement authentication logic using Spring Security. Use JWT tokens or session-based authentication (depending on the requirements). Define Authorization Rules:

Set up roles (e.g., ROLE_ADMIN, ROLE_USER). Configure authorization rules for protected endpoints in the SecurityConfig class. Implement access control based on roles. Secure Endpoints:

Use annotations like @PreAuthorize, @Secured, or @RolesAllowed to secure endpoints. Configure route-specific security in the SecurityConfig file. Ensure all sensitive endpoints are protected. Implement User Registration and Login:

Create login and registration endpoints. Implement password encoding (e.g., using BCryptPasswordEncoder). References Spring Security Documentation Spring Security GitHub Examples Spring Boot Security with JWT Additional Notes Ensure that all changes are well-tested. Consider integrating security testing tools like OWASP ZAP to ensure security best practices. Provide documentation for any configuration changes or new features added.