A secure full-stack internal messaging prototype developed for the securoty division of CERIST, built with React, Flask, and MySQL. The project focuses on authenticated internal communication, message management, attachment handling, data protection, and cybersecurity-oriented checks for exchanged content.

The system integrates security-focused features such as JWT authentication, password hashing, two-factor verification, AES encryption, reCAPTCHA protection, and malicious URL/file analysis.

User registration and login

Secure message sending and receiving

Inbox, sent messages, favorites, and trash management

User profile management

Attachment upload and download

Search functionality

Password recovery flow

MySQL database

A layered security architecture for the messaging platform, including: – Reinforced authentication – Secure password management – Access control – Automated analysis of attachments and URLs via external APIs – Encryption of sensitive data

Layer Technologies Frontend React.js, JavaScript, CSS Backend Python, Flask, Flask Blueprints Database MySQL, SQLAlchemy Authentication JWT, OTP / 2FA, password hashing Security AES encryption, reCAPTCHA, malicious URL/file scanning