BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 30. The Central Bank
of Azerbaijan (CBA) and the Electronic Security Service (ESS) under
the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport are enhancing
cooperation to strengthen information security and cybersecurity
across the country’s financial sector, Trend reports via the
CBA.
The partnership aims to ensure coordinated action in
cybersecurity, organize joint initiatives, and establish mutual
information exchange regarding incidents, cyberattacks, and other
digital threats.
CBA Deputy Governor Vusal Khalilov stated that this partnership
will contribute significantly to enhancing the cybersecurity and
resilience of Azerbaijan’s financial system. He emphasized that the
initiative marks an important step toward closer cooperation in
strengthening the security of the national cyber environment.
ESS head, Farid Zeynalov, noted that the partnership will play a
crucial role not only in the financial sector but also in
reinforcing the overall cybersecurity infrastructure of the
country. He added that improved coordination between the two sides
will allow cybersecurity measures to be implemented more
systematically and effectively.
As part of the cooperation, awareness-raising initiatives will
also be launched to improve cybersecurity knowledge among financial
sector participants and the general public.
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