CyberSecurity Forum 2023

Boris Goncharov

Chief Strategy Officer, AMATAS

Devoting over 18 years to his professional journey, Boris Goncharov has earned recognition as a strategic thinker in information security. As Chief Cybersecurity Strategist at AMATAS, his mission is to challenge and rethink conventional security paradigms, pioneering innovative strategies to shield businesses against emerging cyber threats.  

Boris is well known for his unique visual presentation style that effectively demystifies complicated information security concepts into accessible, visually engaging narratives. His ability to seamlessly convey complex ideas greatly enhances comprehension and retention amongst varied audiences.  

As a testament to his influential role in the industry, Boris's visionary insights are regularly in demand at various cybersecurity events worldwide.  

Boris Goncharov's contributions to the field extend beyond strategy and thought leadership, mentoring and guiding numerous cybersecurity professionals. His engaging training sessions, infused with his deep expertise and innovative teaching methods, have cultivated a generation of proficient practitioners in the field of cybersecurity. Boris's dedication to fostering talent and sharing knowledge attests to his commitment to strengthening the industry.  

Boris's extensive range of top-tier industry certifications, including CIPP/E, CCISO, CCSP, CBSP, CISSP, ISSMP, CCSK, CEH, CEI, CHFI, ITIL, TOGAF, and Prince2, exemplifies his unwavering commitment to excellence and expertise in information security.  

Snezhana Ilieva

Director, Artificial Intelligence Lead for Southern and Eastern Europe, PwC

Snezhana is a Director with over 10 years of experience working with clients to help them design and implement AI-driven solutions. She has led award-winning data analytics and AI assurance projects across a range of sectors, including banking, asset management, and retail, in both consulting and product development contexts. 

Snezhana specialises in artificial intelligence & data-led strategy development, and revenue growth and expansion strategies. Her mission is to empower both her team and clients with the skills, insights, and vision to harness AI for transformative growth. Recently, Snezhana's focus has shifted to pioneering advancements in Gen AI for augmented text retrieval and code optimisation, broadening accessibility of insights and expediting product development for her clients. 

Vladimir Dimitrov

Head of Cyber Crime Department at General Directorate Combating Organized Crime, Ministry of Interior

Inspector Dimitrov has been part of the Cybercrime Department at the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime-Ministry of Interior for over ten years, and since October 2020 he has been the head of the department. He has participated in dozens of specialized police operations to counter a wide range of computer and computer-related crimes at home and abroad. He has completed training courses on combating cybercrime in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Israel and others. Regularly interacts with the FBI, Europol and other international law enforcement organizations to investigate and detect cybercrime.

Petar Kirkov

Director of the Directorate "Network and Information Security", Ministry of Electronic Government

Georgi Kostadinov

Head of ICT Department of System Integration and Innovations, Information Services

Georgi Kostadinov is a network engineer with more than 20 years of experience in the development and maintenance of various network infrastructures in enterprise environments. Develops its activity entirely in the direction of reliability, scalability and management of critical network IT infrastructures. There are achievements behind him projects for government structures in Bulgaria and abroad. In "Information Service" he is the head of ICT, Department of System Integration and Innovations.

Simeon Kartselyanski

Manager of Process Improvement and Best Practices in the Security Operations Center (SOC), Information Services

Simeon Kartselyanski is a security engineer with more than 10 years of experience in the development and maintenance of various infrastructures and strategies for the protection of corporate environments. It develops its activity entirely in the direction of security and protection of the critical IT infrastructure. He has implemented projects for state structures in Bulgaria and beyond. In "Information Service" he is responsible for the management, process improvement and best practices in the Security Operations Center (SOC). Teacher and lecturer on information security.

Radoslav Georgiev

Networking Technical Consultant, Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium

Radoslav Georgiev is working at Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium as Technical consultant.
He is IT specialist at networking solutions with 15 years of experience, particular in networks access control, datacenter and campus networks.
His main responsibility is to provide architectures and solutions, based on specific customer needs.
 

Adrian Danciu

Senior Director South Eastern Europe, Fortinet

Adrian Danciu is an experienced manager, with 18+ years demonstrated history in the computer and network security industry. Skilled in Advanced CyberSecurity Solutions, in 2005 he introduced Fortinet on the Romanian market and further developed the presence of the company in Balkans and Adriatic region. Throughout the years, Adrian held different sales and management roles, growing constantly Fortinet presence in his region and being responsible currently of managing Fortinet business in South Eastern Europe. Adrian Danciu is passionate about Cybersecurity and he’s known for his relaxed, professional and long-term business approach.

Claudiu Hobjila

Customer Engineer, Google Cloud EMEА

Клаудиу е  Customer Engineer в Google с над 10 години опит в проектирането и внедряването на облачни архитектури за широк кръг клиенти, от стартиращи компании до големи предприятия.

Petromir Ivanov

Manager Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions and Services Departmentt, CNSys PLC

Petromir Ivanov is Head of CNSys PLC’s Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions and Services Department. Being an IT professional with 20+ years of experience in ICT sector, he is responsible for the company’s business, related to ICT services, enterprise infrastructure and information security. He is a part of CNSys’ team since 2003. In 2012 he became a part of the Company’s management. Petromir has gained serious practical experience in the fulfillment and management of complex nationwide and international projects during the last 20 years. Information security team as part of Enterprise infrastructure solutions and services department, develop expertise and delivers projects in area in Security information and event management, Data Security и Incident response with security orchestration and automation.

Kevin Wang

Chief Cyber Security and Privacy Expert, Huawei Technologies European Region

Zahari Zahariev

GDN EE Security Delivery Leaders (SDL’s) and Security Risk Management Consultants (SRM), DXC Eastern Europe Security Capability

Zahari Zahariev is a cybersecurity enthusiast with more than 12+ years of experience in the industry. He’s a proud member and holds some of the most significant security related certificates like CISSP, CISA and ISO27001:2022 LA. Zahari is currently leading the GDN EE Security Delivery Leaders (SDL’s) and Security Risk Management Consultants (SRM) across DXC Eastern Europe Security Capability. Zahari is hands-on & directly involved into some of the innovative security programs and services like Cyber Maturity Review (CMRv2), NIS2 assessment, DORA assessment & Security Advisory Services in DXC.

Bogdan Albu

Territory Channel Manager for Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova, Kaspersky

Bogdan Albu is currently the Territory Channel Manager for Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova and is responsable for managing the communication with the company's partners and distributors, focusing on responding to their security needs, and will pursue development and sales strategies to improve important aspects of the company's business in the region. Bogdan is making sure that these strategies are in tandem with the brand positioning and the potential of different markets,  ensuring a full understanding of changes and developments in the security industry, to recommend effective channel & sales strategies that will give Kaspersky a competitive edge on the market. He is a security awareness promoter that gave him a boost on the cybersecurity industry and a main advantage to his current channel of partners.

Lyubomir Tulev

Vice President Cybersecurity and head of the Centre of Excellence, Telelink Business Services

Lyubomir Tulev’s mission at Telelink Business Services, as Vice President Cybersecurity and head of the Centre of Excellence is to drive the innovation, strategy, technology, and business development of cybersecurity on a global scale in the company. He is а recognized cybersecurity expert, a visioner, and an influencer in Cybersecurity, holding a dozen of industry-recognized information security certificates. Lyubomir is also a trainer delivering worldwide InfoSec certification trainings but also a mentor to students and newbies willing to join the world of cybersecurity. He is a regular state and international keynote speaker at Cyber Security Conferences.

Nikolay Mitev

Solutions Architect, CLICO Bulgaria

Nikolay Mitev serves as a Solutions Architect at CLICO Bulgaria, bringing with him more than two decades of experience in the IT industry. His primary responsibility is to deeply understand the cybersecurity challenges that organisations encounter and to support both partners and clients in the development of cybersecurity strategies and the selection of of effective and reliable comprehensive solutions. Before joining the team at CLICO Bulgaria in 2018, Nikolay held various sales, expert, and management positions at one of the leading system integrators, as well as at the Bulgarian representative office of Hewlett-Packard Enterprise. He possesses a wide-ranging perspective and a wealth of knowledge in the realms of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. Over the years, he has led and contributed to numerous projects within these domains.

Mariya Andonova

Senior Manager, Networking and Security, CEMEA - MEE, Austria, VMware

ICT Expert with close to 20 years of experience. Worked primarily in Pre-sales focused roles, enjoys working closely with Customers and Partners translating business requitements into technical needs. Experience in different areas, from Telcos to Enterprises, Public and Commercial customers as System Integrators. Started as network Engineer, then IT expert, currently is leading Networking and Security team of VMware in Mediterranean Eastern Europe, Austria and CIS countries.

Alexander Stamenov

Country manager, CLICO Bulgaria

Alexander Stamenov is an experienced cybersecurity management professional with extensive technology understanding and more than 20 years career of achievements and success in various business development positions.

Skilled in Advanced Cyber Security Solutions to develop new business models, extend market presence across boarders and accelerate sales results.

Since 2016 is the Country manager of CLICO Bulgaria, part of CLICO Group – the biggest cyber security distributor on Eastern European market.

Cihan Salihoglu

Senior Managing Consultant Cyber Security, Mastercard

Cihan Vehbi Salihoğlu is leading cybersecurity advisory services for Mastercard in Europe. He has 16 years of experience providing advisory services to multinational organizations around the world. As well as BSc, MBA and MA (Information and Technology Law) degrees, he also holds professional certificates such as CISSP, CEH, CIPP/E (GDPR), CISA, CIPT.

Miroslav Naydenov

Cyber Security Expert, AMATAS

Miroslav Naydenov has been in the field of computer security for nine years. He is a Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking graduate with honors from Caledonian University in Glasgow, England. In 2021, he returned to Bulgaria to contribute to the local cybersecurity industry. At AMATAS, he holds a critical role in the MXDR service, focused on developing, supporting, and integrating SIEM and SOAR technologies. Before joining the AMATAS team, Miroslav worked as a Cybersecurity Engineer at Leidos, UK. Over the years, he has been involved in projects in all cybersecurity domains. In 2022, Miroslav became a member of the ISC2 community after successfully acquiring the CISSP.