Baku:A sectoral meeting on cybersecurity in the defense sector was held during the 6th Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition ‘ADEX 2026’ and the 15th International Security Exhibition ‘Securex Caspian’, organized by the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Organizations Association (ACOA).
According to Azeri-Press news agency, discussions focused on current areas of cybersecurity in the defense sector, addressing digital risks, combating cyber threats, and enhancing cooperation between relevant institutions. Rauf Jabarov, ACOA Executive Director, underscored the importance of public-private partnerships in cybersecurity and stressed the need for strengthened cooperation and experience sharing between state institutions and the private sector.
Major General Davud Rustamov, who heads the Cybersecurity Operations Center of the State Security Service, highlighted the growing cyber threats accompanying digital transformation. Elshan Hasanov, Head of the Cybersecurity Department at the Ministry of Defense, emphasized the national significance of cybersecurity and noted its inclusion in military exercises held in 2026.
The meeting included discussions on digital risks, cyber defense capabilities, and international trends in the defense sector. Participants exchanged views on potential cyber threats, digital risk management, and the protection of critical information systems. ACOA continues to regularly organize sectoral meetings dedicated to cybersecurity in various fields.