Business Requirements Document (BRD)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Business Objectives
3. Project Scope
4. Stakeholder Analysis
5. Requirements
   • Functional Requirements
   • Non-Functional Requirements
6. Assumptions
7. Constraints
8. Risks
9. Glossary
10. Appendices
11. Approval

Introduction

The purpose of this Business Requirements Document (BRD) is to outline the requirements for implementing two-factor authentication (2FA) in our systems. This document provides a detailed overview of the business objectives, project scope, requirements, assumptions, constraints, and risks associated with the implementation of 2FA.

Business Objectives

The primary business objective of this project is to enhance the security of our systems by implementing two-factor authentication (2FA). This will provide an additional layer of security by requiring users to verify their identity using a second factor, in addition to their password.

Project Scope

In-Scope:

• Implementation of 2FA across all user accounts.
• Integration of 2FA with existing authentication systems.
• User training and support for 2FA setup and usage.

Out-of-Scope:

• Changes to existing password policies.
• Integration with third-party authentication providers, unless specified.
• Development of new authentication methods beyond 2FA.

Stakeholder Analysis

Internal Stakeholders:

• Project Manager: Oversees the project implementation.
• IT Security Team: Responsible for the technical implementation and security aspects.
• IT Support Team: Provides support and training to users.
• End Users: Employees who will use the 2FA system.

External Stakeholders:

• 2FA Solution Vendor: Provides the 2FA solution and support.
• Regulatory Bodies: Ensure compliance with security regulations.

Requirements

Functional Requirements

1. Requirement ID: FR-001

   • Description: The system must require users to enter a second factor of authentication in addition to their password.
   • Priority: High
   • Source: IT Security Team

2. Requirement ID: FR-002

   • Description: The 2FA system must support SMS-based verification.
   • Priority: Medium
   • Source: User Feedback

3. Requirement ID: FR-003

   • Description: The 2FA system must support email-based verification.
   • Priority: Medium
   • Source: User Feedback

4. Requirement ID: FR-004

   • Description: The 2FA system must support authentication apps (e.g., Google Authenticator).
   • Priority: High
   • Source: IT Security Team

5. Requirement ID: FR-005

   • Description: Users must be able to reset their 2FA settings in case of lost access to the second factor.
   • Priority: High
   • Source: IT Support Team

Non-Functional Requirements

1. Requirement ID: NFR-001

   • Description: The 2FA system must have a response time of less than 2 seconds for authentication.
   • Priority: High
   • Source: IT Security Team

2. Requirement ID: NFR-002

   • Description: The 2FA system must be available 99.9% of the time.
   • Priority: High
   • Source: IT Security Team

3. Requirement ID: NFR-003

   • Description: The 2FA system must comply with industry security standards.
   • Priority: High
   • Source: Regulatory Bodies

Assumptions

• Users have access to a mobile device or email for the second factor of authentication.
• The current authentication system is compatible with 2FA integration.
• Adequate budget and resources are available for the implementation.

Constraints

• The project must be completed within 6 months.
• The solution must comply with all relevant security regulations and standards.
• Limited user disruption during the implementation phase.

Risks

• Risk: Users may experience difficulties setting up 2FA.

  • Mitigation: Provide comprehensive user training and support.

• Risk: Potential downtime during the integration process.

  • Mitigation: Schedule implementation during off-peak hours and have a rollback plan in place.

Glossary

• 2FA: Two-factor authentication, a security process in which the user provides two different authentication factors to verify themselves.
• SMS: Short Message Service, a text messaging service component.
• Authentication App: A mobile application that generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for use in 2FA.

Appendices

• Appendix A: User Training Materials
• Appendix B: Integration Documentation

Approval

• Prepared by: Mike Meier
• Email: mikemeier@mad-tech.ai
• Date: 04/29/2025
• Approved by: [Approver's Name]
• Date: [Approval Date]