Employees of Institute of Information Technology attend "ADEX 2026" International Defence Exhibition

The leadership and a group of employees of the Institute of Information Technology under the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan attended the 6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition, “ADEX 2026”.

As one of the region’s largest events dedicated to the defence industry, the "ADEX" exhibition provided extensive opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing among defence sector entities, specialists, and experts. The exhibition also served as a vital platform to showcase products for naval, air, and land forces, as well as innovative national security solutions.

During the exhibition, employees of the Institute of Information Technology explored modern technologies, innovative products, and solutions applied in the defence industry, and gained detailed insight into contemporary approaches in defence and cybersecurity.

Within the framework of the exhibition, a sectoral meeting titled “Cybersecurity in the Defence Sector” was also held, jointly organised by the Ministry of Defence Industry of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Association of Cybersecurity Organizations of Azerbaijan (ACOA). At the meeting, Araz Mustafa, Head of the Information Technology Department of the Administration of the Ministry of Defence Industry and a doctoral student at the institute, delivered a presentation on “Digital Risks and Cyber Defence.” During his presentation, he discussed the primary areas of digital risk in the defence sector, modern cyber threats, and their management. Araz Mustafa also highlighted approaches to enhancing the resilience of information systems, refining security mechanisms, and strengthening proactive measures.