A commission has been established to ensure the security of critical information infrastructure.
Comprehensive measures are being taken to ensure the security of critical information infrastructure in order to implement the tasks arising from the laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan, decrees of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and decisions of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In accordance with the requirements of relevant regulatory legal acts, a joint commission consisting of relevant employees of the State Security Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SSS) and the State Service for Special Communications and Information Security (SSSIS) has been established to systematically, timely and continuously organize the verification of compliance with general and special rules on the security of critical information infrastructure by state agencies.
Taking into account the threats to state and public security that the shortcomings identified by the commission may cause, an assessment of the measures to be taken by critical information infrastructure entities to eliminate them will be carried out.
The commission will also prepare periodic reports and information on the results of the work done, and if circumstances are identified that may lead to a violation of the security of critical information infrastructure facilities, the issue of taking urgent measures will be raised.
According to Decree No. 1315 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated April 17, 2021, the State Security Service performs the functions of the authorized body in the field of ensuring the security of critical information infrastructure, including combating cyber threats, and in relation to state bodies, public legal entities established on behalf of the state, and legal entities owned by the state, the State Security Service performs these functions jointly with the State Security Service.
