04-03-2025
A collaboration agreement has been signed between the Innovation and Digital Development Agency and the State Agency for Science and Higher Education under the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Within the framework of this agreement, a series of initiatives will be implemented under the “Brain Center” project of the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center, aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills in cybersecurity for the students of the SABAH groups. These initiatives will include the application of modern teaching methods and the development of practical skills.
Key actions include:
- Revising the syllabi of courses in information security and cybersecurity by adding new topics and updating them to meet modern requirements.
- Organizing various workshops, seminars, and training sessions for both students and teachers in these fields.
- Exploring opportunities to arrange production internships for some students at the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center.
- Facilitating lectures and seminars (either remote or in-person) by experts from the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center, with possibilities for students to be involved as teaching assistants.
- Enhancing the laboratories of educational institutions by utilizing the resources of the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center.
- Ensuring that students from SABAH groups of the State Agency’s affiliated science and education institutions are included in the training programs of the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center, with recognition of credits for courses covering identical content. This is being carried out within the framework of the Agency’s cooperation with Israel’s “Technion” Development and Research Fund.
- Supporting the establishment of “Cyber Clubs” at the students’ institutions and the development of their activity plans.
- Involving specialists from the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center in practical classes to provide both theoretical and practical knowledge.
- Expanding internship opportunities at the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center and creating additional facilities for this process.
The main objective of this collaboration is to contribute to the development of skilled professionals in the field of cybersecurity in the country, as well as to expand the opportunities for modern technology education and practical training.