OTP Solution

OTP Generation API

Provides a RESTful API endpoint for generating OTPs.
Input parameters: System category, system, SMS template ID, sender ID.
Output: Unique OTP code.

OTP Regeneration Utility

Utility for regenerating OTPs upon user request or expiration.
Input: User identifier, system category, system.
Output: Regenerated OTP.

OTP Configuration Portal Access

Web-based portal for configuring OTP settings and parameters.
Accessible to authorized administrators.
Configuration options include system category, system, SMS templates, sender IDs, OTP expiration duration,OTP length.

OTP Detail Reports

Detailed reports on OTP usage, including timestamp, user, system, status (used/unused), etc.
Accessible via admin dashboard.

OTP Summary Reports

High-level summary reports on OTP usage trends, success rates, etc.
Accessible via admin dashboard.

OTP Medium Support: SMS

Supports SMS as the medium for delivering OTPs to users.
Integrates with SMS gateway providers for seamless delivery.

Scope of OTP Configuration Parameters

System Category Definition

Allows users to categorize systems for which OTPs will be generated.

Examples: "Internal Systems," "Customer-facing Systems," etc.

System Definition

Enables users to define individual systems within each category.

Examples: "Account Management System," "Payment Gateway," etc.

OTP SMS Template Configuration

Users can define custom SMS templates for OTP messages.

Includes placeholders for OTP code insertion.

Allows configuration of sender IDs for each template.

OTP Expiry Configuration

Users can define the duration (in seconds) after which OTPs expire.

Ensures security by limiting the validity period of OTPs.

OTP Length/Digit Configuration

Allows users to specify the length (number of digits) of generated OTPs.

Customizable to meet security requirements and user preferences.

Implementation Guidelines

1. Api design

Secure RESTful API design for OTP generation and regeneration.

2. Configuration Interface

Intuitive user interface for configuring OTP parameters.

3. Report Generation

Automated report generation for detailed and summary reports.

4. SMS Integration

Integration with SMS gateway for OTP delivery.

Security Considerations

1. Encryption

Encrypt OTPs during transmission and storage.

2. Access Control

Role-based access control for OTP configuration and generation.

3. Audit Trail

Logging of OTP generation, regeneration, and configuration activities.

4. Rate Limiting

Implement rate limiting to prevent brute-force attacks.

Testing Plan

1. Unit Testing

Test individual components for functionality and edge cases.

2. Integration Testing

Verify interactions between OTP components and external systems.

3. Security Testing

Penetration testing to identify and address security vulnerabilities.

4. User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Validate OTP solution against user requirements and expectations.

OTP Service Overview