BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 6. Azerbaijan has
significantly improved its international standing in cybersecurity,
rising 21 places in the National Cyber Security Index (NCSI) and
moving from 52nd to 31st place, Trend reports via the country’s Electronic Security
Service.
Developed by the e-Governance Academy, the index is a global
benchmark covering more than 100 countries and is considered one of
the most reliable measures of national cybersecurity readiness. It
evaluates not only technical capabilities, but also legal
frameworks, governance structures, and overall national
preparedness.
Azerbaijan’s score increased from 75.83 to 83.33 points,
reflecting improvements across multiple areas. The NCSI assessment
is based on 12 core categories and 49 indicators, including
incident response capacity, national policy development,
institutional strength, and international cooperation.
Officials said the country’s progress reflects targeted
government policies aimed at strengthening cybersecurity, expanding
the digital economy, and advancing e-governance systems. Increased
state investment in cybersecurity, workforce training, and
protection of critical information infrastructure were also cited
as key drivers.
Authorities added that recent years have seen upgrades in
national legislation, the creation of specialized cybersecurity
institutions, and expanded international partnerships, all of which
contributed to the country’s improved ranking.
