Armenian deputy minister calls for stronger cooperation between state, private sector, and experts on cybersecurity
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Armenian First Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry Gevorg Mantashyan has highlighted the importance of cybersecurity and stressed the need for the full implementation of the new regulatory law, alongside stronger cooperation between the state, private sector, and experts.
Speaking at the “Cybersecurity as a National Priority” panel discussion during the RISE Powered by Silicon Mountains 2026 forum, Mantashyan presented the programs implemented by the ministry, particularly emphasizing the importance of the reliability of state digital infrastructures, the security of identification systems, and data protection, the ministry said in a press release.
Industry leaders—including specialists from government institutions and the private sector—discussed current challenges in digital security, the development of legal regulations, and the enhancement of the cyber resilience of critical infrastructure. Special attention was paid to the prospects for applying new technological solutions in the field.
According to Mantashyan, a key component of the sector’s development is the formation of human capital and the existence of clear rules. Alongside ongoing legislative reforms, the ministry is implementing educational and awareness programs, initiatives for schoolchildren and students, as well as hackathons. These contribute to the identification of new talent and the training of qualified specialists.
The Deputy Minister also highlighted the importance of the adoption of the Law on Cybersecurity, noting that the need to regulate the sector had been discussed for many years. According to him, although possible directions for the further development and improvement of the law are already being discussed, the priority at this stage is for the adopted regulations to begin to operate and be fully applied. Based on the results of their implementation and effectiveness assessment, it will be possible to move on to the next stages of reforms and the introduction of additional solutions.
Referring to the use of cloud technologies, Mantashyan emphasized the importance of continuous cooperation with the private sector and the professional community. He stressed that when selecting and implementing technological solutions, it is necessary to be guided by the principles of cost-effectiveness, security, and long-term stability.
He also stressed that cybersecurity today is a shared responsibility, and that addressing modern threats requires close cooperation between the state, the private sector, and the professional community.