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Context and motivation for the requirements.
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Use this template to detailed requirements for [project/feature].
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Planning |
| Owner | [Team or owner] |
| Version | [Version number] |
| Effective Date | [Date] |
| Review Cycle | [Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Event-based] |
| Status | [Draft / In Review / Approved] |
Context and motivation for the requirements.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
User stories in "As a... I want... So that..." format.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Specific features and behaviors the system must support.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Performance, security, scalability, and other quality requirements.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Technical, business, or regulatory constraints.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Measurable criteria for each requirement. Use IDs for requirements (FR-01, NFR-01). Be specific and testable.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Document review conclusions, approvals, unresolved items, and next review date.
| Role | Name | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparer | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
| Reviewer | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
| Approver | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
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This template produces a complete requirements specification document that bridges business needs with technical execution.
Teams often fail by writing vague requirements that cannot be tested or validated during quality assurance.
Template Structure
Use this planning template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.
Context and motivation for the requirements.
User stories in "As a... I want... So that..." format.
Specific features and behaviors the system must support.
Performance, security, scalability, and other quality requirements.
Technical, business, or regulatory constraints.
Measurable criteria for each requirement. Use IDs for requirements (FR-01, NFR-01). Be specific and testable.
Write a Requirements Document. Structure with:
Context and motivation for the requirements.
User stories in "As a... I want... So that..." format.
Specific features and behaviors the system must support.
Performance, security, scalability, and other quality requirements.
Technical, business, or regulatory constraints.
Measurable criteria for each requirement.
Use IDs for requirements (FR-01, NFR-01). Be specific and testable.
Author: Security Team | Version: 1.2 | Status: Approved
Customer security audits consistently request MFA support. Our enterprise tier requires SOC 2 compliance, which mandates MFA for administrative access. This feature will support TOTP-based authentication as a second factor.
| ID | Requirement | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| FR-01 | System SHALL support TOTP (RFC 6238) as a second factor | Must |
| FR-02 | System SHALL generate 10 single-use recovery codes during setup | Must |
| FR-03 | System SHALL allow org admins to enforce MFA for all members | Must |
| FR-04 | System SHALL provide a QR code for authenticator app setup | Must |
| FR-05 | System SHOULD support WebAuthn/FIDO2 security keys | Should |
| FR-06 | System MAY support SMS as a fallback second factor | Could |
| ID | Requirement | Target |
|---|---|---|
| NFR-01 | MFA verification must complete within 500ms | p99 < 500ms |
| NFR-02 | TOTP secret must be encrypted at rest | AES-256 |
| NFR-03 | Failed MFA attempts must be rate-limited | 5 attempts / 15 min |
| NFR-04 | MFA setup must work on all supported browsers | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge |
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