SmartIT, together with Palo Alto Networks and MUK Azerbaijan, organized the CISO Meetup: Outdoor Experience, bringing together cybersecurity leaders and professionals for knowledge sharing, networking, and discussions on current cybersecurity challenges.

The first part of the program included a hiking experience in the picturesque Sim village in the Astara region. Participants enjoyed breathtaking mountain views, visited a scenic waterfall, and explored the unique natural beauty of the area. The outdoor format created an excellent atmosphere for informal networking, experience sharing, and strengthening professional connections.

The second part of the program focused on modern approaches to security operations and SOC transformation. During the business session, the following topics were presented:

• From Point Tools to an Integrated SOC Platform
• Enhancing Palo Alto Environments with SmartIT
• SmartIT SOC Solution
• Audit, Risk & GRC Services

The sessions provided practical insights into SOC development, cyber resilience enhancement, and effective approaches to building and operating modern cybersecurity programs.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our speakers, Fuad Malikov and Erdem Ocal, for their insightful presentations, valuable expertise, and practical recommendations.

We would also like to thank all participants and partners who joined the event, actively engaged in discussions, and helped make this experience both productive and memorable.

We look forward to seeing you at future SmartIT events.