5.1. Security

5.1.1: Authentication and Authorization:

1. All user sessions must be managed with a secure token (e.g., JWT).

2. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) must be strictly enforced. A Beneficiary user must not be able to access Provider features, and vice versa.

5.1.2: Data Encryption:

1. All sensitive data, including PII, must be encrypted at rest in the database.

2. The system must use HTTPS/SSL for all data in transit.

5.1.3: Vulnerability Management:

1. The codebase must undergo regular security scans to identify and fix vulnerabilities.

2. Dependencies must be regularly updated to patch security flaws.