Mitko Bogdanoski

Mitko Bogdanoski is a cybersecurity leader and educator with over 25 years of experience in military operations, academic leadership, and international cybersecurity initiatives. Currently serving as the Senior Advisor for Complementary Learning Opportunities at the NATO Communications and Information Academy in Portugal, they design educational initiatives that adapt to the evolving needs of NATO. Previously, they held the position of Dean and Full Professor at the Military Academy "General Mihailo Apostolski" in Skopje, where they founded the National Institute for Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics and developed national cybersecurity strategies. As a recognized expert, Mitko has contributed to numerous projects with NATO, the EU, and other international organizations, authored over 100 scientific publications, and is actively engaged in advancing cybersecurity education and policy.