Description of assignment
Traditional passwords today pose a significant security risk due to their vulnerability to attacks such as phishing, brute force, and credential stuffing. Users tend to choose simple or reused passwords, increasing the risk of unauthorized access. Additionally, passwords are difficult to remember and require regular maintenance, such as updates and resets, which negatively impacts the user experience. These issues make traditional passwords both insecure and inefficient, creating a growing need for secure and user-friendly alternatives like passkeys.
During this internship, you will work on migrating a traditional password-based authentication system to a passkey-based system using the Curity Identity Server. The goal of this project is to implement a secure, modern, and user-friendly passwordless authentication method, utilizing WebAuthn and FIDO2 standards to replace conventional passwords.
Objectives
At the end of the assignment, the following deliverables are expected:
- (Technical) analysis of the problem statement
- Architecture of the required components
- Implementation that meets all specified requirements
- Demo of the end-to-end solution
- Documentation
Project methodology
Our internship assignments follow the Scrum project methodology to ensure a structured and efficient approach to the (sub)tasks. This reflects IdentIT’s project approach. Scrum is a highly adaptable framework that promotes collaboration, adaptability, and transparency. Within this framework, we organize the work into time-bound iterations called sprints. Each sprint lasts two to three weeks with clear objectives and tasks. At the beginning of each sprint, interns and supervisors hold a sprint planning meeting to define the objectives and create a sprint backlog. Weekly stand-up meetings help track progress and identify any obstacles that need to be addressed. At the end of each sprint, a sprint review, if possible with a demo, is held to present progress and gather feedback. The Scrum methodology also helps foster a collaborative and adaptable work environment, ensuring the best results are achieved within the set timeframe.
