Joint Statement by the State Security Service and the Special Communication and Information Security State Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Comprehensive measures are being undertaken 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 resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

In accordance with the requirements of relevant regulatory legal acts a Joint Commission comprising relevant employees of the State Security Service (SSS) and the Special Communication and Information Security State Service (SCISSS) of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been established to systematically, timely and continuously oversee the verification of state bodies’ compliance with general and special rules on the security of critical information infrastructure.

Given the potential threats to state and public security posed by the deficiencies identified by the Commission, an assessment will be carried out regarding the measures to be taken by critical information infrastructure entities to eliminate these shortcomings.

The Commission will also prepare periodic reports and updates on the outcomes of the work done. If any circumstances that may compromise the security of critical information infrastructure facilities are identified, the need for immediate remedial action will be brought forward.

Pursuant to the Decree No. 1315 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated April 17, 2021, the functions of the authorized body responsible for ensuring the security of critical information infrastructure, including combating cyberthreats, are carried out by the SSS. In relation to state bodies, public legal entities established on behalf of the state, and state-owned legal entities, these functions are performed jointly by the SSS and the SCISSS.