A national scientific-practical conference titled "Current Problems of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics" has been held in Baku. The event was jointly organized by the Institute of Information Technology of the Ministry of Science and Education, the Heydar Aliyev Academy of the State Security Service (SSS), the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), and the Association of Cybersecurity Organizations of Azerbaijan (ACOA).
This information was provided to the Operative Information Center-OMM by the Heydar Aliyev Academy of the SSS.
Addressing the conference, Academician Rasim Aliguliyev, Vice-President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) and Director of the Institute of Information Technology, emphasized that digitalization, innovation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity have been established as key priorities for the future development of Azerbaijan.
Ziyafat Asgarov, Deputy Speaker of the Milli Majlis (National Assembly), highlighted the strategic role of digital technologies in national security and economic resilience. He noted that the development of modern curricula in higher education institutions is a necessity of the current era and expressed confidence that the conference would make a significant contribution to inter-institutional cooperation.
Yashar Amashov, First Deputy Head of the State Service of Special Communication and Information Security, underscored that preventing cybercrime and ensuring the reliable protection of critical information infrastructure remain top priorities for state security.
Elshad Nasirov, Head of the Heydar Aliyev Academy of the SSS, discussed the new cyber risks posed by innovative solutions, explaining that the proper acquisition of digital evidence plays a decisive role in solving crimes.
The event also featured speeches by AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev, Head of the SSS National Cybersecurity Center Davud Rustamov, Deputy Rector of the National Defense University Arif Hasanov, ACOA Executive Director Rauf Jabbarov, and Azerbaijan Internet Forum President Osman Gunduz. The speakers emphasized the necessity of joint efforts between scientific and educational institutions and relevant government agencies to protect state information systems and combat digital crime in the face of growing cyber threats. The conference continued with breakout sessions.
Such conferences are essential components of Azerbaijan's broader strategy to bolster its digital sovereignty. As the country accelerates its transition to a digital economy, the integration of academic research with state security protocols has become increasingly vital to safeguarding national infrastructure against evolving global cyber threats.
