Azerbaijan Government CERT (CERT.GOV.AZ)

What Azerbaijan Government CERT (CERT.GOV.AZ) does

Azerbaijan Government CERT (CERT.GOV.AZ) is the national Computer Emergency Response Center of Azerbaijan, operating under the Special Communication and Information Security State Service (XRİTDX). Established in 2011 and headquartered in Baku, the organization coordinates cybersecurity incident response across government institutions and critical infrastructure, publishes vulnerability advisories and threat intelligence, and runs the Malware Research Lab (mrl.cert.gov.az) for malware analysis and reverse engineering. Its product portfolio includes a CVSS v4.0 vulnerability calculator, password generator with mathematical strength evaluation, an infected IP database, a government-maintained domain blacklist (blacklist.gov.az), a Capture The Flag training platform, and a structured incident reporting portal covering fraud, intrusion, malicious code, and availability incidents. The CERT publishes bilingual content (Azerbaijani and English) and operates a monthly webinar series under the Information Security Calendar project.

The organization serves two distinct constituencies: as its primary mandate, Azerbaijani government agencies, ministries, and state institutions receive incident coordination, vulnerability assessments, threat intelligence, and security advisories; secondarily, Azerbaijani citizens access free security tools, awareness articles, and incident-reporting channels. The CERT holds memberships in five international networks (FIRST, OIC-CERT, Trusted Introducer, APWG, AP-CERT) and maintains bilateral partnerships with national CERT counterparts in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan and with Romania's ICI research institute. Awareness and training are delivered through in-person masterclasses at universities and government academies, regional outreach, and the webinar series.

As a government state entity, CERT.GOV.AZ generates no commercial revenue and provides all services free of charge. With approximately six employees per firmographic data, the organization operates as a small, technically specialized unit within the broader XRİTDX state agency, funded through state budget appropriation rather than commercial pricing. The CERT positions itself regionally as a coordination hub for Caucasus-area cybersecurity cooperation and contributes to global threat intelligence sharing through its international network memberships.

Name

Azerbaijan Government CERT (CERT.GOV.AZ)

Legal name

Kompüter İnsidentlərinə Qarşı Mübarizə Mərkəzi

Website

https://cert.gov.az

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Azerbaijan's national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT.GOV.AZ), operating under the Special Communication and Information Security State Service, coordinates cybersecurity incident response for Azerbaijani government institutions, publishes threat advisories, and offers free public security tools including a malware research lab and CVSS calculator.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Incident Response

NAICS

National Security (928110)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

OT/ICS & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Services (BPAKAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF)

Keywords

• Incident response services
• Threat intelligence platform
• Malware analysis laboratory
• Vulnerability assessment tools
• Cybersecurity awareness training

Headquarters

HQ city

Baku

HQ country

Azerbaijan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Azerbaijan Government CERT (CERT.GOV.AZ) is the national Computer Emergency Response Team operating under the country's Special Communication and Information Security State Service (XRİTDX). It delivers cybersecurity incident response coordination, threat intelligence advisories, malware analysis, vulnerability assessment support, and a suite of free public-facing security tools (password generator, CVSS calculator, infected IP checker, blacklist search, CTF platform, statistics dashboard). Services are directed at Azerbaijani government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and the general public, with no commercial fees.

Product overview

Azerbaijan Government CERT (CERT.GOV.AZ) is a Computer Emergency Response Center operating under the Special Communication and Information Security State Service. It provides a suite of cybersecurity tools and services including a password generator for secure credential management, CVSS v4.0 vulnerability assessment calculator, Malware Research Lab for analyzing threats, infected IP checker, CTF training platform for cybersecurity skill development, blacklist search for identifying malicious domains, and an incident reporting system. The organization also maintains a statistics dashboard for monitoring government domain security metrics and publishes cybersecurity news and educational articles. The platform offers both Azerbaijani and English language interfaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Malware Research Lab (MRL): A dedicated laboratory for analyzing malware and cyber threats
• Password Generator
• Blacklist

Products and services

• Cybersecurity Incident Response Coordination Official national-level coordination service for cybersecurity incidents impacting Azerbaijani government agencies, public institutions, and critical infrastructure operators. Delivered as a statutory public service.
• Password Generator (Şifrə Generatoru) Free, browser-accessible strong password generator with multilingual support (Azerbaijani, English, Russian) that helps citizens create strong credentials. Delivered as a free public utility.
• CVSS Calculator (v4.0) Free online calculator that helps security teams score vulnerabilities using the FIRST-aligned CVSS v4.0 framework, producing standardized, internationally comparable severity scores.
• Malware Research Laboratory (MRL) Dedicated laboratory capability for receiving, analyzing, and reporting on malware samples, providing technical reverse-engineering and threat analysis support to Azerbaijani institutions.
• Infected IP Checker Free public service allowing users to verify whether an IP address — particularly within .GOV.AZ and .AZ domains — has been flagged as infected or associated with malicious activity.
• Blacklist Search Free public lookup against the national blacklist, allowing citizens and organizations to determine whether a given IP address has been flagged for malicious behavior.
• CTF Training Platform Free Capture the Flag (CTF) training platform designed to build cybersecurity skills and awareness among students, professionals, and the broader public.
• Incident Reporting System Web-based case management portal used by government agencies and members of the public to submit and track cybersecurity incident reports with the national CERT.
• Government Domain Statistics Dashboard Real-time web dashboard surfacing statistics and analytics on monitored Azerbaijani government domains, supporting transparency and operational situational awareness.
• Threat Intelligence and Advisories Public-facing advisories and threat intelligence publications informing Azerbaijani government agencies, organizations, and citizens about emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation guidance.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams)coreTechnology or IntegrationFIRST is a global consortium of CERT teams and security response teams. Azerbaijan Government CERT's membership in FIRST enables participation in global incident response coordination, access to standardized vulnerability disclosure frameworks, and collaboration with international cybersecurity teams on cross-border threats.
• OIC-CERT (Organization of Islamic Cooperation - Computer Emergency Response Team)coreTechnology or IntegrationOIC-CERT is a cybersecurity cooperation framework among OIC member states. Azerbaijan Government CERT's membership enables regional threat intelligence sharing, joint cybersecurity exercises, and cooperation on incidents affecting OIC member nations. The organization participates in OIC-CERT Global Cybersecurity Award initiatives.
• Trusted IntroducercoreTechnology or IntegrationTrusted Introducer is a European network of CERTs providing trusted communication channels and coordination for incident response among European and affiliated national CERT teams.
• APWG (Anti-Phishing Working Group)moderateTechnology or IntegrationAPWG is a global coalition dedicated to unifying the global response to cybercrime. Azerbaijan Government CERT's membership supports collaboration on phishing and cybercrime research, anti-phishing best practices, and industry-wide information sharing.
• Ministry of Digital Government and Transport of Turkmenistan (mincom.gov.tm)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzerbaijan Government CERT maintains a bilateral partnership with Turkmenistan's national CERT counterpart, facilitating regional cooperation on cybersecurity matters between the two nations.
• Uzbekistan Computer Emergency Response Team (csec.uz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzerbaijan Government CERT maintains a bilateral partnership with Uzbekistan's national CERT, enabling regional cybersecurity cooperation and information exchange between the two Central Asian/Caucasus nations.
• Institutul Național de Cercetare-Dezvoltare în Informatică, ICI Romania (ici.ro)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzerbaijan Government CERT maintains a partnership with Romania's national research institute in informatics, supporting regional European-Caucasus cybersecurity collaboration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Uzbekistan Computer Emergency Response Team (CSEC.UZ): Uzbekistan's national CERT, listed as an active bilateral partner of Azerbaijan's CERT. Directly comparable in role and regional scope, both serving as national cybersecurity coordinators in Central Asia/Caucasus.
• UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC): The UK government's national authority on cybersecurity, providing incident response, threat intelligence, and advisories. Directly comparable mandate and service portfolio to Azerbaijan's CERT.
• JPCERT Coordination Center (Japan): Japan's national CERT, a FIRST and AP-CERT member providing incident response, vulnerability handling, and threat intelligence. Directly comparable in CERT-coordination role and Asia-Pacific regional engagement.
• Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA): Saudi Arabia's national authority for cybersecurity policy, incident response, and threat intelligence. Comparable national CERT-equivalent role with government mandate, plus OIC-CERT membership overlap with Azerbaijan.
• CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC, Carnegie Mellon): The original CERT coordination center at Carnegie Mellon's SEI, providing incident response, vulnerability analysis, and research. Directly comparable as the foundational model for national CERT capabilities that Azerbaijan's CERT emulates.

Regional players

• Türkiye USOM (TR-CERT): Turkey's national CERT under the Information and Communication Technologies Authority, providing incident response and threat intelligence. Direct regional peer operating in a neighboring country with comparable mandate and tools.
• Kazakhstan KZ-CERT: Kazakhstan's national Computer Emergency Response Team providing incident response and threat intelligence for government and critical infrastructure. Direct regional peer operating in a neighboring post-Soviet / Central Asian jurisdiction.
• Georgia CERT (cert.gov.ge): Georgia's national CERT providing incident response and cybersecurity services. Direct regional peer operating in the same Caucasus neighborhood with a very similar small-team, government-operated structure.

Broad incumbents

• ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity): The EU's cybersecurity agency supporting member states with incident response coordination, CERT network development, and capacity building. Comparable role coordinating cybersecurity across jurisdictions.
• CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency): The U.S. federal agency responsible for national cybersecurity, including operating US-CERT. Comparable in statutory mandate to coordinate cyber incident response at the national level, though much larger and broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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