BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 9. The Azerbaijani
cybersecurity model has attracted the attention of foreign
countries, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
Innovation and Digital Development Agency Shahin Aliyev said at the
6th Graduation Day event of the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center
today, Trend
reports.


According to him, during the operation of the Cybersecurity
Academy at the Cybersecurity Center, more than 380 highly qualified
cybersecurity specialists have been trained, and in total, more
than 10,000 people have been involved in various training
programs.


He said that 86% of Cybersecurity Academy graduates are
currently employed, which is considered an indicator of the
center's real contribution to the labor market.


"The center closely cooperates with both the state and private
sectors, along with local higher education institutions. At the
same time, important steps have been taken to develop local
products in the field of cybersecurity, and five local products
have been introduced to the market to date," Aliyev explained.


The official noted that educational and practical activities on
cybersecurity are planned to be held in all educational
institutions of the country in the near future.


"In addition, the model of the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center
is already attracting the attention of foreign countries.
Negotiations are underway with Kazakhstan and other countries to
export this model," he mentioned.







Aliyev emphasized that, according to the report of the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Azerbaijan has
advanced 40 places in the rating in the field of cybersecurity in
recent years, taking a position above the world average and leaving
behind a number of leading countries.


"The adoption of a national strategy, strengthening human
resources, and structural reforms in state institutions are
indicated as the main factors ensuring this rapid development.
International interest in local cybersecurity products has
increased," he said.


The official pointed out serious interest in the 'SAYFEL'
product, especially from Türkiye, and a number of European
countries, as well as the ongoing negotiations in this
direction.


"Moreover, Central Asian and African countries also show
interest in the center's operating model," he added.


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