Baku:Elshan Hasanov, the Head of the Cybersecurity Department of the Ministry of Defense, emphasized the importance of cybersecurity as a matter of national security. Speaking at the ‘Cybersecurity in the Defense Sector’ meeting organized by the Ministry of Defense Industry and the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Organizations Association at ADEX 2026, Hasanov outlined the significant work done in developing human capital in cybersecurity.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, Azerbaijani servicemen participated for the first time in the NATO-organized ‘Cyber Shield’ exercise this year, marking a notable achievement. Additionally, in a joint military exercise with servicemen from Azerbaijan, T¼rkiye, and Uzbekistan, cybersecurity components were successfully implemented. The exercise involved cyber operations against simulated terrorist groups, providing valuable experience for Azerbaijani servicemen.
Hasanov further mentioned that servicemen are enhancing their skills through participation in various international and local events and professional development courses. The secure integration of modern weapons and military equipment into existing systems remains a priority, alongside ensuring the security of these assets.
Significant progress has been made in safeguarding critical information infrastructure, Hasanov noted. He stressed the importance of focusing on cybersecurity issues during the digitalization of electronic services.