By decree of President Ilham Aliyev, Major General Allahveran Ibish oglu Ismayilov, deputy chief of the State Service for Special Communication and Information Security of the Republic of Azerbaijan, has been awarded the highest military rank of lieutenant general.
Allahveran Ismayilov is a public official who has worked for many years in information security and government communications.
He graduated from Azerbaijan Technical University. At an event marking the university’s 75th anniversary in 2025, Ismayilov was identified as an honorary graduate of AzTU.
A key stage in Ismayilov’s career was his period as head of the Heydar Aliyev Academy of the State Security Service. In 2021, he served as the Academy’s chief with the rank of major general.
In 2016, he was awarded the honorary title of “Honored Engineer” for his service in communications within government bodies.
Since 2023, Allahveran Ismayilov has served as deputy chief of the State Service for Special Communication and Information Security. In this role, he has taken part in various initiatives related to information and cybersecurity and the protection of government information systems.
On April 24, 2024, President Ilham Aliyev awarded Allahveran Ibish oglu Ismayilov the Order of “For Service to the Fatherland,” 3rd Class, for his long-term effective work in ensuring information security in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In recent years, Ismayilov has also spoken at events on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the protection of information resources.
Ismayilov’s career has included various responsible positions in government communications, information security and the special services.
He currently serves as deputy chief of the State Service for Special Communication and Information Security with the rank of major general.
Allahveran Ismayilov’s key career milestones and awards:
2016 – honorary title of “Honored Engineer”;
2021 – head of the Heydar Aliyev Academy of the State Security Service;
2023 – deputy chief of the State Service for Special Communication and Information Security;
2024 – Order of “For Service to the Fatherland,” 3rd Class;
2025 – honorary graduate of AzTU.