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A Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Secure Business Website

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A Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Secure Business Website

Given the utility of your website, you would not like the idea that any cybercriminal would make mischief with your website. As we have progressed with technology, our IT systems have become more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Research has suggested that small businesses suffered the major brunt of these attacks. You would need to prioritize data security for your website when you create your website. We will discuss some of the guidelines to follow while creating a secure site.

Choosing a content management system (CMS)

The first step in building a website is to select a CMS. You need not be a web designing whiz kid to understand which CMS is suitable for your website. Most CMS upgrade periodically and provide adequate security to your site. However, you should research and find out whether the CMS has any inherent vulnerabilities or not. What is the cyclicity of updates? You must also visit various chat forums and communities and enquire about the problems faced by anyone and the response time to solve the problem. Also, check the customer service facilities and the lead time to respond to a ticket.

Most websites are created using the major CMS like Joomla and WordPress. Almost 35% of all websites are built on WordPress. The other major CMS are Shopify, WooCommerce, and Magento. You may finalize a CMS depending on the features and functionalities offered and the security features provided by them.

Selecting the themes and plug-ins

While free themes could ease your budget, the flip side is that updates are very few and far between. Also, there could be quite a few exposures that could affect your website. It is always suggested to opt for a theme that is free from any vulnerabilities and has frequent updates.

Also, it would be best if you opted for minimal plug-ins and only install those that are necessary for your website. Excessive plug-ins could be a drain on resources and make your site function slowly. You also find out the frequency of updates and reviews by current users of these plug-ins.

You must always download the updates of the themes and the plug-ins as soon as they are available. These updates plug the gaps that could be there in the earlier versions. They also bring in new and better features for your website.

Select a suitable hosting package

You will need to host your website at a secure web host. While most of the hosting service providers will lure you through low prices and unlimited storage space, website security should rule supreme for you. First, you need to decide whether shared hosting would suffice for you or you need a dedicated hosting service.

While shared hosting would seem to be an excellent option for a start-up, a faulty website on the same server could ruin your website also. The defective site could drain out the resources of the data center. It would hurt your website too. Moreover, if the other websites do not have requisite security cover, any cyberattack on those websites could have a ripple effect on you also.

While finalizing a deal with a web host, do discuss with them about the data security infrastructure in place. The data center should be ISO certified and should undertake periodic IT audits through a third party. You may also request the web host to offer penetration testing on your website while on their web servers.

Use SSL certificates

How can a discussion on website security be without mentioning about SSL certificates? It is essential to ensure you opt for the HTTPS protocol. It ensures that the data passing between the server and the browser will be encrypted. No third-party will be able to understand the ongoing dialogue. If you are thinking of buying cheap SSL certificate then, you can think of purchasing SSL certificate from SSL2BUY that will be within your budget.

Most renowned web browsers are depicting which websites are secure or not by showing a padlock in the address bar. It means that the site is secure, and visitors can visit the website without fear. Moreover, if you have an e-commerce website dealing with the payment, you will need to adhere to the PCI-DSS norms, which are very stringent. It will compulsorily require you to implement security procedures for your website.

Imbibe strong IT practices

You must also deploy active IT measures within your company. It starts by having a robust password policy. Ensure that your IT team has an effective password policy that encompasses the latest best practices. Also, you must restrict your team members from accessing the website back-end. Unless necessary, only the developers should be able to make changes at the back end. It would be best if you periodically had an overview of the audit logs for the changes done at the back end.

You must have a strong policy regarding data backup. It always helps to keep a backup of the website every week or fortnight. Testing is also essential for a new website. You must undertake a proper penetration testing to ensure foolproof security for your website.

Conclusion

When you are creating a new website, you will need to first finalize which all information you want on the site. If you gather visitor information, you must incorporate a robust security arrangement to prevent the data from falling into the wrong hands. Also, periodically update the system software to plug any weaknesses in the website.

Iran Joins World Club of Anti-Armour Missile Producers

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IFP Media Wire
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Iran Joins World Club of Anti-Armour Missile Producers

“The Islamic Iran currently stands among the world’s top five producers of anti-armor missiles,” Brigadier General Qassem Taqizadeh said while addressing a ceremony in Tehran on Monday.

“At the same time, we have attained a very high capacity with regard to manufacturing various kinds of satellites, Cruise missiles and other types of military equipment,” he added.

The top military official noted that Iran’s defense industry was totally dependent on other countries before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, but that trend changed after the revolution and the country now enjoys a high place in the world with regard to development of its military industries.

He pointed to Iran’s progress in the fields of manufacturing precision-guided missiles and smart air defense systems, saying that the domestically-built Bavar-373 missile defense system, which has a range of 120 kilometers and can reach an altitude of 27 kilometers, is one of the most important defense achievements of the country after the victory of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran unveiled the state-of-the-art surface-to-air Bavar-373 missile defense system, designed and manufactured by the country’s experts, in August 2019.

It is a mobile missile defense system designed to intercept and destroy incoming hostile targets. The system employs missiles that have a maximum range of 300 kilometers.

The system is capable of simultaneously detecting up to 300 targets, tracking 60 targets at once and engaging six targets at a time.

Iran has repeatedly said its military might poses no threat to other countries, and that its defense doctrine is based on deterrence.

Also in his remarks, the Iranian defense official said the country had no place in space technology before the Islamic Revolution, adding, “We are currently among the world’s top eight countries in the field of space technology.”

Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Morteza Barari said on Saturday the country is preparing to launch its new domestically-developed scientific observation satellite in the “coming days.”

Barari told AFP that the manufacture of the Zafar (Victory) satellite “began three years ago with the participation of 80 Iranian scientists.”

The 113-kilogram satellite will be launched by a Simorgh carrier 530 kilometers (329 miles) above the Earth, where it will make 15 orbits daily, said Berari.

Iran Elections 2020: Rouhani Announces Law on Financial Transparency of Campaigns

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Elections 2020: Rouhani Announces Law on Financial Transparency of Campaigns

President Rouhani’s move is carried out in accordance with Article 123 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The next legislative election in Iran is scheduled for 21 February 2020.

The 290-seat Iranian parliament has 285 directly-elected members and five seats reserved for the Zoroastrians, Jews, Assyrian and Christians and Armenians.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 4

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Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani
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Iran Newspaper Headlines in April 11

Iran Newspapers

Abrar:

1- Iran Leader: It’s Necessary to Protect Revolutionary Passion

2- Ukraine President Reacts to Leaked Audio Recording Related to Plane Crash

3- Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Iran, US Not in Situation that Can Be Improved with Mediation

4- French FM Calls for Release of Two French Citizens

5- Erdogan: We Gave Much Harsher Response to Syria Attacks, and It’s Ongoing

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 4

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Health Ministry: If Flights to/from China Are Not Stopped, We’ll Intervene

2- EU Representative: We’re Sorry

* Borrell Responds to Iranian Officials’ Questions on Europe’s Inaction over JCPOA

3- Swiss Propaganda: Iran Strongly Slams Swiss Ambassador’s Press Conference, Show-Off of Medicine Purchased with Iran Money

4- Saudi Still Implementing Trump Policies Unconditionally

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 4

 

Arman-e Melli:

1- Stop Mahan Flights Now! Social Media Strongly React to Continued Flights from/to China

2- Zarif Sends 14-Page Legal Letter to Europeans

3- Efforts to De-Escalate Continue: Borrell Meets President, FM Zarif

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 4

 

Ebtekar:

1- No Crisis Scarier than Coronavirus: Why People Refer to Social Media More than Official Domestic Media?

2- Tehran’s Clear Message to Europe Representative: A Review of Borrell’s Trip to Tehran

3- Oil Market Catches Coronavirus: How Virus Affects Demand for Oil

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 4

 

Etemad:

1- Stop Paying Lip Service, Take Some Actions: Iran’s Message to Europe

2- Zarif: We’re Here to Sacrifice Ourselves for People

3- All OPEC Members Must Agree on Output Cut

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 4

 

Ettela’at:

1- Enemy Has Plans to Harm Decisive Parts of Revolution: Leader

2- Rouhani: Iran Still Ready for Balanced Ties with Europe

3- Iraq Parliament Obliges New PM to Expel US Troops

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 4

 

Kayhan:

1- Iraq Parliament: PM Must Expel US Forces

2- Resolving People’s Problems Is Criterion for Defending President

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 4

 

Mardom Salari:

1- Saga of Confidential Audio Recording on Ukraine Plane Crash

2- Iran Still Ready to Work with EU to Settle Problems: Rouhani

3- FM: Negotiation Doesn’t Mean Giving in to Other Side’s Demands

4- Baghdad Bridge Seized by Protesters

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 4

 

Shargh:

1- Borrell’s Trip to Iran and Fate of JCPOA [Editorial]

2- Ukraine President: We’ll Take Crash Case to Int’l Court

* Text of Aseman Flight Pilot’s Communication with Air Traffic Control

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 4

Reformists Undecided Whether to Field Candidates in Iran Elections

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Reformists Undecided Whether to Field Candidates in Iran Elections

The extraordinary meeting of the Policy-Making Council of the reformists’ camp was held on Sunday, January 2, 2020. One of the highlights of the event was the presence of parties that had boycotted the council’s meetings in recent years as they were critical of the trend of affairs at the council, reported Tasnim News Agency.

Reports suggest that although some of the top figures of the council, including Mohammad-Reza Aref (chairman) and Hassan Rasouli (head of the election headquarters) underlined the need to present a field of reformist nominees for the forthcoming legislative elections, it seems the balance is tipped in favour of those who are reluctant to introduce any candidates.

Some of the participants close to radical groups believed the disqualification of proposed reformist candidates had left no room to present a list of reformist nominees. They made every effort to persuade members of the council not to field any candidates.

On the other hand, figures such as Abdolvahed Mousavi Lari and Aref along with moderate parties, including Construction Agents, Democracy, Voice of Iranians, Reforms’ Flagbearer and Islamic Party, would like to take part in the election. Even Seyyed Afzal Mousavi, a member of the Central Council of the Workers’ Party, rejected the claim that reformists are short of nominees to draw up a list.

Saeed Nour-Mohammadi, the representative of the Voice of Iranians’ Party at the council, said different dimensions of whether or not to present a field of reformist candidates were reviewed at the meeting.

“As this decision is a very important issue and all of its aspects should be carefully examined, the members decided to postpone the council’s final decision on whether or not to field candidates … until Wednesday’s extraordinary meeting,” he added.

Tasnim News Agency claims reformists’ fear of the upcoming election has prompted some individuals and groups involved in the process to encourage other reformist parties and groups not to field any candidates in the election in order to somehow cover up the indefensible performance of their favourite parliament and administration.

“These individuals and groups are doing this, arguing that their favourite nominees have been disqualified massively. They are those that have a record of making unorthodox moves such as staging sit-ins on parliament floor or boycotting elections,” the conservative news agency reported.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Companies to Attend Kabul Expo

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian Knowledge-Based Companies to Attend Kabul Expo

Iranian companies will showcase their capabilities, products and services at the exhibition, which will be held from February 18 to 21.

The companies work in the fields of oil, gas, refining, petrochemicals, electricity, food industry, mining and metallurgy, construction industry, utilities, water and sewage, and commercial services.

For a brief review of Iran’s achievements in various fields of science and technology, check the book “Science and Technology in Iran: A Brief Review – 2019”

Knowledge-based, creative, and high-tech companies interested in attending the exhibition will benefit from a 100% discount on exhibition rentals, booth construction and freight.

The visit will be organized by the International Interactions Centre at the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, which is a pioneer in providing support for knowledge-based and creative companies.

Over the years, it has tried to help the companies boost their economic growth by sending them to such events and creating a global market for these technology and innovation biomass players.

Creating a market for high-quality Iranian knowledge-based products is one of the key links of the technology and innovation ecosystem in the country.

Envoy Reveals How Yemeni Fighters Procure Their Weapons

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Envoy Reveals How Yemeni Fighters Procure Their Weapons

In an interview with the Persian-language Kayhan daily, Ibrahim Mohammed Mohammed al-Dailami said the spoils of war taken during battles with Saudi-led coalition forces are a major source of arms for Ansarullah.

He said although the people of Yemen have been under a severe blockade for the past 59 days, the gains made by resistance forces in the battlefield have helped Yemenis maintain good morale.

He said part of the munitions used by Ansarullah fighters are developed domestically as Yemenis have made inventions and military discoveries amid sanctions.

The envoy said Yemenis try to get arms in any way they can, so that they will be able to stand up to aggressors.

He further noted that the Yemen war is basically an American-Zionist conflict, and that Saudi Arabia just executes Washington’s plans.

Elsewhere in his remarks, the Yemeni diplomat referred to US President Donald Trump’s so-called “Deal of the Century” plan. He said the plan is doomed to fail, adding Trump is a wicked politician who shows the true face of the US.

He also referred to Washington’s assassination of top Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani. He said general Soleimani not only fought terrorists in the region, but countered US-engineered schemes.

The Yemeni envoy’s comments about the way they procure their weapons prove wrong the Saudi and Western governments’ claim that Iran is supplying arms to the Houthi Ansarullah movement. Tehran has denied the charge, saying it is impossible to transfer any weapons to the country which is under the Saudi siege.

What follows is a recent footage of the Yemeni fighters’ battle against Saudi mercenaries, in which the deployment, equipment, and uniforms of the Houthi fighters seem much more sophisticated and upgraded compared with the past.

Denmark, Netherlands Summon Saudi Envoys over Spying Activities

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IFP Media Wire
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Denmark, Netherlands Summon Saudi Envoys over Spying Activities

The Danish Security and Intelligence Service announced on Monday the arrest of three members of the Saudi-backed anti-Iran al-Ahvaziya terrorist group, and charged them with suspicion of spying for Saudi Arabia in Denmark. Another terrorist was also arrested in the Netherlands.

Speaking at a press conference in Copenhagen, Danish Security Service (PET) Director Finn Borch Andersen said the three members of the Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahwaz are facing charges of involvement in intelligence activities for the Saudi intelligence service from 2012 to 2018.

The Danish Security Service stated that the three elements were collecting information about individuals in Denmark and abroad, and were sending it to a Saudi intelligence service.

The three, whose identities have not been revealed, live in Denmark and have been under surveillance for several months.

The Danish police has accused the three of supporting a terrorist attack in Iran in September 2018, which killed 25 people including a four-year-old child.

The Danish foreign minister, on his Twitter account, confirmed that the Saudi ambassador to Copenhagen had been summoned.

Jeppe Kofod called the case “deeply serious and completely unacceptable.” Kofod said he had summoned the Saudi ambassador for talks earlier Monday, and instructed the Danish ambassador in Riyadh to deliver his objections to Saudi authorities.

Dutch Foreign Minister Steve Block also summoned the Saudi ambassador to his country on suspicion of an al-Ahvaziya terrorist element’s link to Saudi Arabia.

That came after the Dutch authorities in the city of Delft arrested another al-Ahvaziya element accused of planning to launch an attack in Iran and of belonging to a terrorist organization.

Dutch Foreign Ministry spokesman said that the Foreign Minister wanted to inform the Saudi ambassador that such unwanted activities as those accused by the movement in Denmark were unacceptable.

Al-Ahvaziya group is comprised of communists, nationalists, socialists and Salafi members who, despite ideological and nominal differences, are united around one goal and one strategy, which is toppling the Iranian government and separating Khuzestan from the rest of Iran through armed conflict.

The group was born in 1980; soon after the Islamic Revolution in Iran. It was inspired by the ruling Ba’ath regime in neighboring Iraq at the time. It had already carried out a series of attacks in the southwestern province even before Saddam unleashed war against Iran.

The group has committed numerous crimes against Iranian targets over the past decades. Among them bomb attacks in public places, abductions, assassinations, kidnapping for ransom, shooting at tourists and blowing up oil pipelines.

Thousands of people have been killed or injured as a result of their actions. The group calls itself a movement but it lacks any popular backing inside Iran.

In September 2018, four members of the Saudi-backed terrorist group opened fire on soldiers and civilians during a military parade in Iran’s southern city of Ahvaz, claiming the lives of 25 people, including a four-year-old child.

The attack in that year came after a US-backed campaign to stir up unrest in Iranian cities fell flat. The effort, known as the Hot Summer Project, sought to whip up public anger over water and electricity shortages in the face of a protracted drought.

Zarif Blasts US for ‘Profiteering’ over Coronavirus Outbreak in China

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Zarif Blasts US for ‘Profiteering’ over Coronavirus Outbreak in China

In a tweet in Chinese, Mohammad Javad Zarif praised China for fighting against the new coronavirus, and expressed solidarity with the Chinese nation.

He underlined that members of the human community are all parts of the same body.

“As Iranians have said, descendants of Adam are brothers, which means they are brothers and sisters,” he wrote.

Accordingly, he added, “if one member of the body is contaminated, the whole body will be contaminated,” added Zarif.

In another tweet, the top Iranian diplomat touched upon his phone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

“In a telephone conversation with my good friend, Wang Yi, the prime minister and foreign minister of China, I expressed my appreciation for China’s successful measures to fight the contagious disease (the coronavirus),” Zarif tweeted.

“China not only stopped the outbreak of this contagious disease from getting worse in the country (China), but contained its spread at the international level as well,” he added.

“We condemn the United States’ profiteering with regards to the danger posed by the outbreak of the virus,” he said.

“It is clear that China was more responsible and more successful than the US in containing the H1N1 flu virus back in 2009,” he said.

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said recently that the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China could be positive for the American economy.

“I think it will help to accelerate the return of jobs to North America,” he said in a TV interview.

Iran Congratulates Sri Lanka on Independence Day

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Congratulates Sri Lanka on Independence Day

In a message to Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President Rouhani expressed hope mutual relations will further expand.

“Given the political will of both countries’ leaders, I hope cordial relations and cooperation between the two sides will expand on all fronts in order to serve the interests of both nations’ mutual interests,” read the message.

“I wish your Excellency health and success, and the people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka prosperity and progress,” the message also read.

The Sri Lankan independence movement was a peaceful political movement which was aimed at achieving independence and self-rule for the country of Sri Lanka, then British Ceylon, from the British Empire. It was initiated around the turn of the 20th century and led mostly by the educated middle class. It succeeded when, on 4 February 1948, Ceylon was granted independence as the Dominion of Ceylon. Dominion status within the British Commonwealth was retained for the next 24 years until 22 May 1972 when it became a republic and was renamed the Republic of Sri Lanka.

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