In the first half of 2025, Uzbek society faced serious challenges in combating digital threats and cyber risks. According to data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), a total of 58,800 cybercrimes were recorded across the country in 2024. This figure represents a 68-fold increase compared to just 863 cases in 2019.

It has been determined that approximately 95% of all cybercrimes occur due to user errors or negligence.

On June 20, 2025, a meeting was held with Besnik Limay, an expert of the European Union’s “Digital Connectivity in Central Asia” project.

This prestigious international event brings together over 600 participants from more than 100 countries, including government representatives, experts from international organizations, and leaders of global companies.

Cyber University has become the first university in Uzbekistan’s history to officially establish a partnership with Stanford University.

An Open Day was held at Cyber University, a state university committed to preparing future professionals and opening doors of opportunity for young graduates. On May 15, the event was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Technologies, the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, the Tashkent Regional Administration, the Cybersecurity Center, and the Tashkent Regional Council of the Youth Union.

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The proposals were met with great interest by Google representatives.

This partnership is a major milestone in Cyber University’s journey to becoming a regional leader in cybersecurity education.