01. Authentication Logic
# API_AUTHENTICATION_PROTOCOL
This module handles secure access to the Ice Vault.
All requests must include a valid session and CSRF token.
## QUICK_START
1. Request login page to initialize cookies.
GET: /auth/login/
2. Submit credentials via POST.
POST: /auth/login/
3. Use the established session for subsequent API calls.
GET: /api/users/me/
## SECURITY_NOTICE
- Session TTL: 24 Hours
- Rate Limit: 100 req/min per IP
- Encryption: TLS 1.3 Required
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