# SECURITY

# Table of Contents

Security Objectives
Roles and Responsibilities
Secure Development Practices
Vulnerability Management
Incident Response
Security Awareness and Training
Compliance
Reporting Security Issues
Policy Review and Updates

# 1. Security Objectives

1.1. Protect the MTF Rēsh-1 website and its associated assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

1.2. Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of user data collected through the website.

1.3. Maintain the availability of the website and minimize service disruptions caused by security incidents.

1.4. Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to website security and data protection.

# 2. Roles and Responsibilities

2.1. Website Owner/Operator: Responsible for maintaining the security of the website and enforcing this security policy.

2.2. Development Team: Responsible for implementing secure coding practices and conducting regular security testing.

2.3. Users: Expected to adhere to the acceptable use policy and report any security concerns to the website owner/operator.

# 3. Secure Development Practices

3.1. Follow secure coding guidelines and best practices to prevent common vulnerabilities, such as injection attacks, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).

3.2. Use a version control system, like Git, to track changes to the website's source code and ensure accountability.

3.3. Regularly update dependencies and third-party libraries to incorporate security patches and bug fixes.

3.4. Conduct code reviews to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities before deploying changes to the production environment.

# 4. Vulnerability Management

4.1. Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential security weaknesses.

4.2. Promptly apply security patches and updates to all website components, including the underlying infrastructure, content management system, plugins, and frameworks.

4.3. Maintain an inventory of known vulnerabilities and associated remediation actions, and regularly review and update the inventory.

# 5. Incident Response

5.1. Establish an incident response plan to guide the response and recovery process in the event of a security incident.

5.2. Define roles and responsibilities for incident response team members, including incident coordinators, investigators, and communication liaisons.

5.3. Establish procedures for reporting, documenting, and communicating security incidents to stakeholders and affected parties.

5.4. Conduct post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and implement improvements to prevent future incidents.

# 6. Security Awareness and Training

6.1. Provide regular security awareness and training programs to all employees and contractors involved in the development and maintenance of the website.

6.2. Ensure that all personnel understand their security responsibilities and are aware of current threats and vulnerabilities.

6.3. Include security awareness topics, such as phishing, password security, and social engineering, in the training curriculum.

# 7. Compliance

7.1. Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to website security, data protection, and privacy. 7.2. Regularly review and update security controls to align with changing compliance requirements.