Incident notification email sender
Why Choose This Project
In modern IT and cybersecurity environments, timely notification of security incidents is crucial to prevent data breaches and minimize damage. Manual alerts or delays can result in missed threats. This project automates incident notifications via email, ensuring administrators and security personnel are instantly informed about suspicious activity, failed logins, policy violations, or system alerts. It enhances response times and strengthens overall security monitoring.
What You Get
A web-based system that sends automated email notifications whenever predefined security events occur. Users can configure alert types, recipients, and message templates. The system logs all sent notifications and provides analytics on incident frequency, ensuring administrators are always informed about critical events in real-time.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
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| User Authentication | Admin login to manage alerts, recipients, and notification settings |
| Event Monitoring | Tracks security events such as failed logins, suspicious logins, or system anomalies |
| Automated Email Alerts | Sends email notifications immediately when an incident occurs |
| Custom Alert Configuration | Admins can define which events trigger emails and set multiple recipients |
| Template Management | Predefined and custom email templates for different incident types |
| Logging & Audit Trail | Stores all sent notifications for tracking and compliance |
| Reporting Module | Generates reports on frequency and type of incidents |
| Dashboard Visualization | View trends and statistics of incidents with charts and graphs |
| Optional API Integration | Integrate with external security monitoring tools or SIEM platforms |
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend Layer | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap for responsive UI |
| Backend Layer | Node.js (Express) / Java Spring Boot / Python Flask |
| Database Layer | MongoDB / MySQL / PostgreSQL for storing event logs and notification history |
| Email Layer | SMTP integration using Nodemailer (Node.js) / JavaMail / PHPMailer |
| Security Layer | HTTPS, JWT / OAuth2 for admin authentication |
| Optional Libraries & APIs | Email templates, Cron jobs for scheduled notifications, Email API providers (Gmail, SendGrid, Mailgun) |
Working Flow
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Event Detection – System monitors security events such as failed logins, unusual login locations, or suspicious activity.
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Event Classification – Determine the type and severity of the event.
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Notification Trigger – Predefined rules identify if an email should be sent based on event type and severity.
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Email Generation – Create email using templates, including event details, timestamp, and affected accounts.
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Email Delivery – Sends email to configured recipients using SMTP or email service API.
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Logging & Reporting – Records each sent notification and maintains history for auditing and analysis.
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Dashboard Visualization – Admins can view incident trends, frequent alert types, and recipient response status.
Main Modules
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Authentication Module → Secure admin login and access control
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Event Capture Module → Track security events and log relevant details
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Notification Engine → Generate and send emails automatically based on rules
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Template Management Module → Manage and customize email templates
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Logging Module → Store sent email logs for compliance and review
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Dashboard Module → Visualize incidents, alerts, and delivery statistics
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API Module → Optional integration with SIEM or monitoring tools
Security Features
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HTTPS-secured portal and API endpoints
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JWT/OAuth2 authentication for admin access
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Role-based access control to manage alert configuration
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Email content security and encryption if required
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Audit logs to track sent notifications and delivery status
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Real-time alerts to ensure immediate response to critical incidents