ArmInfo. RA Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence Aramayis Grigoryan met with representatives of the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) and the European Commission to discuss the progress of cooperation and future steps within the framework of the "Cooperation for Strengthening Cybersecurity" program.
According to the Ministry's press service, the meeting discussed the work carried out within the program, priorities aimed at developing Armenia's cybersecurity potential, and opportunities for future cooperation. Aramayis Grigoryan emphasized the importance of expert support from international partners for the effective promotion of reforms in this area.
Current work in the field of cybersecurity and current priorities were also discussed. Specifically, the participants discussed the identification of critical information infrastructures, the classification of cyber incidents and the development of emergency management mechanisms, the assessment and strengthening of government cybersecurity capabilities, and the establishment of a cybersecurity laboratory in cooperation with the National Polytechnic University of Armenia.
Initiatives aimed at developing professional competencies, which have already trained over 400 participants, were also discussed. The importance of deepening cooperation between the public and private sectors, as well as civil society, was emphasized, including through organizing joint cyber incident management exercises.
Given the rapid development and expansion of artificial intelligence, the meeting also emphasized the interdependence of AI and cybersecurity, as well as the need for a joint response to emerging security risks. The parties emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and expressed their readiness to focus their joint work on implementing practical steps and achieving tangible results.
