Cvetomir Aleksov

Dr. Cvetomir Aleksov is an Assistant Professor in the Department of National and International Security at New Bulgarian University. He holds a PhD focused on countering state-sponsored and independent hacker groups, a Master's in Organization and Management (2020), and a Bachelor's in National Security and Defense (2013, graduated with honors) from Vasil Levski National Military University. He is a certified ethical hacker with extensive industry experience in cybersecurity threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and AI-driven security solutions.

His research integrates national security with emerging technologies, emphasizing:

• Cybersecurity frameworks and threat mitigation
• AI/machine learning applications in cyber defense
• Geopolitical instability and disinformation analysis
• Critical infrastructure protection

His publications analyze evolving cyber threats, including APT groups, pandemic-related attacks, and AI risks, with consistent focus on practical defense methodologies and policy implications.

He teaches SECB602: Information Systems in Security and develops cybersecurity curricula. No awards or grants are documented.