Azerbaijan has significantly strengthened its digital sovereignty, advancing 40 positions in the global cybersecurity index and outperforming the world average. According to Shahin Aliyev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency, this rapid ascent is attributed to the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy, the expansion of human resource capacity, and the structural reorganization of state institutions.

Referencing data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Aliyev shared these insights during a briefing to journalists. He highlighted that the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center (ACC) has already trained over 380 highly qualified specialists, while more than 10,000 individuals have been engaged in various broader training programs. The Center maintains robust cooperation with both the public and private sectors, boasting an 86 percent employment rate among its graduates.