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SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5 SayPro Monthly Classified SSL Encryption: Implement SSL certificates for secure data transmission by SayPro Classified Office under SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR

Install and Configure SSL Certificates to Enable HTTPS Protocol

Project Reference:

• SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5
• SayPro Monthly Classified SSL Encryption
• SayPro Classified Office
• Under SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR

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1. Overview of the Task

The primary objective is to install and configure SSL certificates to enable the HTTPS protocol on SayPro’s classified platform. This will ensure secure data transmission, enhance user trust, and improve search engine rankings. The task falls under the broader SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR initiative, which aims to standardize and improve cybersecurity across SayPro platforms.

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2. Task Breakdown and Execution Plan

Step 1: Pre-Installation Requirements

Responsible Team: SayPro Classified Office IT Team
Estimated Time: 2-3 hours

• Verify domain ownership: Ensure that SayPro owns the classified domains requiring SSL encryption.
• Check hosting compatibility: Confirm that the hosting provider or server environment supports SSL certificates.
• Determine SSL certificate type: Choose the appropriate SSL certificate type:
  • Single-domain SSL (if only one domain is used).
  • Wildcard SSL (if subdomains are involved).
  • EV SSL (if a high level of validation is required).
• Backup the current website: Create a backup of all files and databases before proceeding.

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Step 2: Obtaining the SSL Certificate

Responsible Team: SayPro Classified Office Security Team
Estimated Time: 1-2 hours

• Choose a Certificate Authority (CA): Select a trusted CA like Let’s Encrypt, DigiCert, or GlobalSign.
• Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR):
  • Use OpenSSL or the hosting provider’s control panel to create a CSR.
  • The CSR should include the domain name, organization name, and location details.
• Submit CSR for validation:
  • Domain Validation (DV) SSL: Requires email or DNS verification.
  • Organization Validation (OV) SSL: Requires legal documentation.
  • Extended Validation (EV) SSL: Requires in-depth verification.
• Receive and download the issued certificate.

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Step 3: Installing the SSL Certificate

Responsible Team: SayPro Classified IT Team
Estimated Time: 1-3 hours

For cPanel Users:

1. Login to cPanel → Navigate to “SSL/TLS Manager”.
2. Upload the Certificate → Go to “Manage SSL Sites” and paste the certificate files.
3. Install and activate the certificate.

For Apache Servers:

1. Copy the SSL certificate and private key files to the server.
2. Edit the Apache configuration file (httpd.conf) to include: apacheCopyEditSSLEngine on SSLCertificateFile /etc/ssl/certs/saypro_cert.pem SSLCertificateKeyFile /etc/ssl/private/saypro_key.pem SSLCertificateChainFile /etc/ssl/certs/saypro_chain.pem
3. Restart the Apache server: shCopyEditsudo systemctl restart apache2

For Nginx Servers:

1. Upload the SSL certificate and key files.
2. Edit the Nginx configuration file (nginx.conf): nginxCopyEditserver { listen 443 ssl; server_name sayproclassified.com; ssl_certificate /etc/nginx/ssl/saypro_cert.pem; ssl_certificate_key /etc/nginx/ssl/saypro_key.pem; }
3. Restart Nginx: shCopyEditsudo systemctl restart nginx

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Step 4: Configuring HTTPS and Security Enhancements

Responsible Team: SayPro Security Team
Estimated Time: 2-3 hours

• Force HTTPS redirection
  • Modify .htaccess (Apache): apacheCopyEditRewriteEngine On RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !=on RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}/$1 [R=301,L]
  • Modify Nginx config: nginxCopyEditserver { listen 80; server_name sayproclassified.com; return 301 https://$host$request_uri; }
• Enable HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security)
  • Apache: Add this to .htaccess: apacheCopyEditHeader always set Strict-Transport-Security "max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains"
  • Nginx: Add to nginx.conf: nginxCopyEditadd_header Strict-Transport-Security "max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains" always;
• Update internal links and CDN settings
  • Ensure all internal links use https:// instead of http://.
  • Update CDN and third-party integrations to avoid mixed content errors.
• Test SSL Configuration
  • Use SSL testing tools like SSL Labs or WhyNoPadlock to check for issues.
  • Fix any weak cipher suites or outdated TLS versions.

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Step 5: Post-Installation Verification and Maintenance

Responsible Team: SayPro IT and Security Team
Estimated Time: 3-4 hours

• Test website functionality under HTTPS (load all pages and check for errors).
• Check browser padlock icon (it should display as secure).
• Monitor SSL certificate expiration dates and set up renewal reminders.
• Run periodic security scans to check for vulnerabilities.

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3. Deliverables

✅ SSL certificate successfully installed and activated
✅ HTTPS enforced across all pages
✅ No mixed content errors detected
✅ SEO and security configurations updated
✅ SSL renewal schedule documented

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4. Completion Timeline

Task	Responsible Team	Estimated Time	Deadline
Pre-installation checks	IT Team	2-3 hours	Day 1
Obtain SSL certificate	Security Team	1-2 hours	Day 2
Install SSL certificate	IT Team	1-3 hours	Day 3
Configure HTTPS & security	Security Team	2-3 hours	Day 4
Post-installation testing	IT & Security Team	3-4 hours	Day 5

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5. Conclusion

This SSL installation and HTTPS configuration task under SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5 is critical to ensuring SayPro’s classified platform remains secure, trusted, and compliant with modern security standards. The SayPro Classified Office, under SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR, will oversee and maintain the SSL setup, ensuring continuous encryption and protection for user data.