Information Security of the Islamic Republic of Iran

This article examines the significance of information security and its place within the national security framework of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It assesses the main challenges and risks that the country faces in this area. The paper provides a detailed analysis of measures taken by Iran to protect its information environment, including the development of systems to combat cyber threats, creation of tools for cyber-espionage and attacks against critical infrastructure of potential adversaries, as well as content filtering that contradicts Islamic values. Additionally, mechanisms and forms of cooperation with Russia and China are examined. The authors utilize qualitative and quantitative analysis of sources to assess the current state of information security in Iran. The study reveals that the country must actively protect its information sphere given the continuous threats posed by external actors, such as US intelligence agencies and their allies.