🔐 GPAS Secure

GPAS Secure is a cybersecurity-focused Graphical Password Authentication System (GPAS) developed as a B.Tech Mini Project. The system enhances traditional authentication mechanisms by incorporating image-based graphical passwords, secure file storage, audit logging, user management, analytics, and administrative monitoring features.

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🚀 Features

🔑 Authentication & Security

• Graphical Password Authentication
• Image-Based User Login
• Password Reset via Image Verification
• CAPTCHA Verification
• Account Lock Protection for Invalid Attempts
• Suspicious Activity Detection
• Session Monitoring & Security Controls

📁 File Vault

• Secure File Upload
• Secure File Access
• File Download Management
• File Deletion Management
• Automatic Cleanup of Unused Files

👨‍💼 Administration

• Admin Dashboard
• User Management
• Role-Based Access Control
• Audit Logging
• Activity Monitoring

📊 Analytics

• User Statistics
• File Usage Analytics
• Security Event Monitoring
• Dashboard Insights & Reports

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🛠️ Technologies Used

Technology	Purpose
HTML5	Frontend Structure
CSS3	User Interface Design
JavaScript	Client-Side Functionality
Node.js	Backend Runtime
Express.js	Web Framework
MySQL	Database Management
Multer	File Upload Handling
dotenv	Environment Variable Management
bcrypt	Password Security
cors	Cross-Origin Resource Sharing

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📂 Project Structure

gpas-secure/
│
├── docs/
│   ├── GPAS_Secure_FinalReview.pptx
│   └── OUTPUT SCREENSHOTS.docx
│
├── public/
│   ├── css/
│   │   └── style.css
│   │
│   ├── js/
│   │   ├── admin.js
│   │   ├── dashboard.js
│   │   ├── forgot.js
│   │   ├── login.js
│   │   ├── register.js
│   │   └── reset.js
│   │
│   ├── admin.html
│   ├── dashboard.html
│   ├── forgot.html
│   ├── index.html
│   ├── login.html
│   ├── register.html
│   └── reset.html
│
├── .env.example
├── .gitignore
├── .hintrc
├── package.json
├── package-lock.json
├── README.md
└── server.js

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⚙️ Installation

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/madhavnani1805/gpas-secure.git
cd gpas-secure

2️⃣ Install Dependencies

npm install

3️⃣ Configure Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory using .env.example as a reference.

DB_HOST=localhost
DB_USER=your_username
DB_PASSWORD=your_password
DB_NAME=gpas
PORT=3001

4️⃣ Start the Application

node server.js

The application will be available at:

http://localhost:3001

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🔒 Security Features

• Graphical Password Authentication
• CAPTCHA Verification
• Audit Logging
• Role-Based Access Control
• Account Lock Mechanism
• Suspicious Activity Detection
• Secure File Management
• Session Monitoring
• Activity Tracking
• Administrative Security Monitoring

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📊 Project Demonstration

Detailed project outputs, screenshots, workflow diagrams, and presentation materials are available in the docs directory.

Documentation Files

docs/
├── GPAS_Secure_FinalReview.pptx
└── OUTPUT SCREENSHOTS.docx

Included Demonstrations

• User Registration Workflow
• Graphical Password Setup
• Secure Login Process
• Password Reset Mechanism
• User Dashboard
• File Vault Operations
• Admin Dashboard
• User Management
• Audit Logs
• Security Monitoring
• Analytics Dashboard
• System Outputs & Results

These documents provide a comprehensive overview of the system architecture, implementation, user interface, security mechanisms, and project outcomes.

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🎯 Project Objectives

• Enhance authentication security using graphical passwords.
• Reduce vulnerabilities associated with traditional text-based passwords.
• Provide secure file storage and management capabilities.
• Implement administrative monitoring and auditing features.
• Track user activities and security events.
• Generate meaningful analytics for system management.

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👨‍💻 Author

Madhav Manugula

B.Tech – Computer Science & Engineering AVN Institute of Engineering & Technology

Project Contribution

This project was developed as part of a college mini project.

Primary development, backend implementation, security features, file vault integration, admin dashboard, analytics module, audit logging, and overall system integration were completed by Madhav Manugula.

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📈 Future Enhancements

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Email-Based Verification
• Cloud File Storage Integration
• Advanced Security Analytics
• Real-Time Notifications
• Enhanced User Reporting
• Advanced Access Control Mechanisms
• Improved Security Monitoring Dashboard

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📜 License

This project is intended for educational and academic purposes only.

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⭐ Support

If you found this project useful, consider giving the repository a Star ⭐ on GitHub.

Your support is appreciated and helps showcase the project to a wider audience.

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🚀 GPAS Secure v1.0

A modern Graphical Password Authentication System focused on security, usability, administration, and monitoring.