Registration Opens for the New Training Program of the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center
The Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center, established jointly by the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport and the Innovation and Digital Development Agency in collaboration with the Technion Institute of Technology from Israel, is now opening registration for its new training program. Citizens of Azerbaijan aged 17 and above, with proficiency in English and basic ICT skills, are eligible to apply for the training.
Registered candidates will undergo a series of assessments, including exams and interviews, in the subsequent stages. The exam, conducted by Israeli experts, will evaluate candidates' logical and analytical thinking, ICT knowledge and skills, as well as their level of English proficiency. Those who successfully pass the interview stage will be granted the opportunity to participate in the training free of charge.
Only those with the highest scores at each stage will be eligible to proceed to the next. Accepted candidates will receive instruction based on the academic staff and teaching methodology of the Technion Institute, acquiring both theoretical and practical knowledge. The training program will last 6 months, with classes held from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM, followed by practical sessions from 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM. The program aims to train two specialized groups of experts: “Red Team” (offensive) and “Blue Team” (defensive). During the training, teams will participate in simulations to further develop their skills. Successful participants will be awarded an official certificate from the Technion Institute of Technology. Candidates interested in participating can register via the provided link:
The registration deadline is November 8, 2024. As of today, 180 individuals have graduated from the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center. They are now successfully representing the center by working in both public institutions and the private sector.
Currently, training for another 60 selected candidates is ongoing. In addition to specialized workforce training, the center also offers programs for raising awareness, upskilling senior cybersecurity professionals, as well as research and development in cybersecurity products.
