Research and Innovation Center “CyberTech”
Date of establishment of the Research Center: April 29, 2025
Mission
Bringing together scientists, innovators, practitioners, and students to create advanced digital products aimed at protecting national security.
We strive to equip law enforcement and government agencies with cutting-edge technologies to effectively counter modern cyber threats.
Goal
Creation and implementation of the country’s first integrated solution in the field of digital forensics and cybersecurity.
Our goal is to develop innovative technologies and intelligent hardware-software systems that will automate and improve the efficiency of digital investigation processes through the use of artificial intelligence.
Project Activities
| № | Project Topic | Implementation Period | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PCF 24–26: BR24993232 “Development of Innovative Technologies for Conducting Digital Forensic Investigations Using Intelligent Hardware and Software Complexes” | 2024-2026 | 883 999 992,76₸ |
| 2 | GF 23–25: AP19678773 Development of Intelligent Preprocessing Technology for Aerospace Images for the Recognition and Identification of Various Objects | 2023-2025 | 99 350 000,00 ₸ |
| 3 | British Council 24-25: Developing a business case and internal governance infrastructure for a new TNE undergraduate dual award in Cybersecurity between Birmingham City University, UK and Astana IT University, Kazakhstan | 2024-2025 | 17 675 000 (25,000 pounds)₸ |
13
November
2025
As part of the competition organized by the Association of Banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the work of the master’s students of the Research Center “CyberTech” at Astana IT University — “LinkSight: Detecting Connections for AML/CFT and Anti-Corruption Screening” — was presented.
Round Table with Representatives of the Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Professor H. A. Alvarez, University of Almeria
17
June
2025
Cybersecurity Seminar with the Participation of the Ambassador of Canada, Professor H. A. Alvarez, University of Almeria, and NU
July
2025
Conducting a Master Class on Digital Forensics for CARICC Members
Signing of the official Collaboration Agreement between the Research Center “CyberTech” of Astana IT University and the LIDSI Laboratory of Hassan II University
Working Meeting with a Delegation of Digital Forensics Specialists from the Committee of National Security of the PRC
Organizational Structure
Rzayeva Leyla Gummetovna
Director
Email: l.rzayeva@astanait.edu.kz
Office: C1.1.141
Director
Email: l.rzayeva@astanait.edu.kz
Office: C1.1.141
Research Group within the Project Activities:
Total — 56 people:
Faculty members — 20 people
Doctoral students (external) — 3 people
Master’s students — 13 people
Bachelor’s students — 10 people
Industry specialists (GTS, KNB, TSARKA, JSC NIT, MTsPIAP, AFM) — 20 people
Total — 56 people:
Faculty members — 20 people
Doctoral students (external) — 3 people
Master’s students — 13 people
Bachelor’s students — 10 people
Industry specialists (GTS, KNB, TSARKA, JSC NIT, MTsPIAP, AFM) — 20 people