NOMINATION HIGHLIGHTS

Firudin Davudzada is the Chief Information Security Officer at Datricon Technologies, a cybersecurity company based in Azerbaijan. With over a decade of experience, he leads the development of secure, adaptable, and practical cybersecurity solutions across threat intelligence, DevSecOps, and vulnerability management.

He is focused aligning security with business needs, implementing automation-driven workflows, and fostering a security-first culture. His leadership supports Datricon’s goal of delivering effective and responsible cybersecurity services across diverse environments.

Outside of his role, Firudin contributes to the regional security community through mentorship, technical events, and education initiatives—promoting ethical cybersecurity practices and talent development.

Accomplishments
Security Leadership: Developed scalable, business-aligned cybersecurity strategies grounded in risk awareness and secure-by-design principles.

Technical Execution: Guided platform integration and automation across key services including threat intelligence and DevSecOps.

Community Engagement: Actively supports cybersecurity education, mentoring future professionals and contributing to awareness-building in the region.