Compilation of cyber  deterrence strategies of the Islamic Republic of Iran in social networks

Rahimian, Mohammad; Ramazani Arani, Majid; Mohammadi Khanghahi, Mohsen

Compilation of cyber deterrence strategies of the Islamic Republic of Iran in social networks

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

mohammad rahimian ¹

majid Ramazani Arani ²

mohsen mohammadi khanghahi ³

¹ shahed university

² PhD in Public Administration, .Supreme National Defense University, Tehran, Iran

³ PhD in political science and researcher at Supreme National Defense University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

The main goal of the current research is to compile the cyber prevention strategies of the Islamic Republic of Iran in social networks. Media deterrence plays a strategic role in ensuring the cyber security of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Due to the newness of social networks in Iran, it is very important for the Islamic Republic of Iran, how to face and have a plan for optimal governance. The method used in this research is a qualitative method and a type of document analysis. The current article seeks to answer the question, what are the media prevention strategies of the Islamic Republic of Iran in social networks? In this regard, the findings of the research show that the media deterrence strategies of the Islamic Republic of Iran in social networks should include things such as defensive measures, offensive capabilities, deterrence situations, resilience efforts, international cooperation initiatives, exercises and simulations, capacity building programs, and international cooperation plans.

Keywords

social networks

media deterrence

media

strategy

Islamic Republic

Subjects

Topics related to the Islamic Revolution

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