BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. Uzbekistan is moving
to strengthen its national cybersecurity framework through expanded
cooperation with international experts, following a meeting between
Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov and the
leadership of cybersecurity company Group-IB.


This was reflected in the statement published by the Ministry of
Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan.


The discussions focused on improving Uzbekistan’s cyber
resilience across both the public and private sectors, enhancing
efforts to combat cybercrime, and promoting a stronger culture of
digital hygiene among users and professionals.


Officials emphasized that, amid accelerating digital
transformation, ensuring the security of information systems has
become a critical national priority.


“The rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape requires not only
advanced technologies, but also a strong system of prevention,
education, and early detection,” Shermatov said during the
meeting.


Group-IB specialists presented practical recommendations on
identifying and preventing cyber threats, including targeted
attacks on the financial sector, and highlighted the importance of
proactive threat intelligence systems.







Both sides also explored prospects for cooperation in early
threat detection, deployment of modern cybersecurity solutions,
ensuring business continuity, and expanding consulting services for
organizations.


Particular attention was given to human capital development,
including joint educational programs with universities,
professional training courses, certification systems in
cybersecurity, and broader initiatives to improve digital
literacy.


Group-IB representatives noted that the meeting provided a
valuable platform for a comprehensive discussion of Uzbekistan’s
cyber threat landscape, stressing that the dialogue went beyond
current challenges to focus on long-term strategic resilience.


The sides reaffirmed their readiness to deepen cooperation aimed
at strengthening Uzbekistan’s cybersecurity ecosystem and
implementing joint initiatives in the sector.