BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 8. The State Oil
Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) is setting up a
Centralized Security Operations System to strengthen cybersecurity
and operational efficiency, said Deputy Energy Minister Elnur
Soltanov, Trend
reports.
Speaking at a scientific-practical conference on “The Role of
Artificial Intelligence in Combating Climate Change” at the
Azerbaijani Parliament, Soltanov noted that the company is
implementing significant initiatives to enhance both efficiency and
security, particularly at the SOCAR Carbamide Plant under the
"Digital Lighthouse" project.
Soltanov pointed out that while digitalization can be a
double-edged sword, boosting productivity, it also opens the
floodgates to increased vulnerability to cyberattacks.
“Efficiency comes with risk. To stay ahead of potential threats,
SOCAR is establishing a Centralized Security Operations System to
safeguard its operations and ensure resilience,” he said.
The Azerbaijani Parliament's Committee on Natural Resources,
Energy, and Ecology is holding a scientific-practical conference on
"The role of artificial intelligence in the fight against climate
change. Department heads of the Cabinet of Ministers, deputy
ministers, representatives of the Azerbaijan National Academy of
Sciences (ANAS), and other officials are participating in the
event.
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