Asif Pashayev, Dean of the Faculty of ICT of Azerbaijan University, and Rashad Mastaliyev, Head of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, participated in the reporting event of the “Development of Scientific and Methodical Aids for the Specialty of Information Security” project implemented by the Association of Cybersecurity Organizations of Azerbaijan (ACOA). The event organized in the breakfast concept was attended by the academic staff of leading universities offering the information security specialty, as well as the representatives of ACOA member companies and independent experts. 

Teaching aids prepared within the framework of the project were presented to the participants at the event. It was noted that the requirements of higher education institutions in terms of both teaching and methodical aids and academic staff for the specialty of Information security have become a public need. The implemented project was caused precisely by this public need. 

The event also provided information about cyber clubs established by ACOA in 15 universities.  It was reported that cyber clubs play the role of a community of students majoring in information security. In these clubs, seminars will be held for students with the participation of leading experts in the field, cyber competitions will be organized among students and exchange of experience between universities will be provided. 

It should be noted that the “Development of Scientific and Methodical Aids for the Specialty of Information Security” project is being carried out with the financial support of the Ministry of Science and Education within the framework of the “Organization of Voluntary Activities in Education” grant competition, and its implementation has been started since December 20, 2023. 

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