SECURITY AND PROTECTION OF AZERBAIJAN'S OIL AND GAS PIPELINES: CYBERSECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT APPROACHES

Azerbaijan, with its strategic location and rich natural resources, plays a significant role in the global energy market. Particularly, its wealth in oil and natural gas resources makes Azerbaijan a key player in both regional and global energy supply. One of the most important infrastructural elements in transporting these resources to global markets is the country's extensive and modern oil and gas pipeline network. These pipelines are vital transport routes that connect Azerbaijan, a major energy producer, to consumption markets at various points across the world.