SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, July 13. Information
security today is not only a technical issue but also a vital
component of national security and social stability, the
representative of the Electronic Security Service (ESS) under
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, Farid
Zeynalov said, Trend's special correspondent reports.
He made the remarks during a panel discussion titled “Digital
Platforms and Information Safety: Current Challenges and Key
Solutions” as part of the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum.
“Information security today is not just a technical issue; it is
also a matter of national security for states and an important
component of social stability and security,” he said.
According to Zeynalov, digital platforms are increasingly being
used to manipulate information, shape public opinion, carry out
cyberattacks, and disseminate content created using artificial
intelligence and deepfake technologies.
The representative of the Security Council paid particular
attention to the protection of children and adolescents, calling
them one of the most vulnerable groups of digital users.
He noted that responsibility for their safety should rest not
only with the state, but also with civil society, academia, and
parents.
Zeynalov emphasized that several countries have already
implemented age restrictions on the use of social media, as well as
mechanisms to verify users’ ages and restrict access to certain
types of content. According to him, such measures help protect
minors from cyber threats.
Furthermore, He noted that Azerbaijan has already begun
implementing relevant measures aimed at improving the safety of
children and adolescents in the digital space.
