University “Ss Cyril and Methodius”, Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, Skopje, North Macedonia. The Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering (FINKI) within UKIM, is the largest and most prestigious faculty in the field of computer science and technologies in North Macedonia. FINKI has a strong research background in a diverse set of research topics founded in the fields of complex networks, data science, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

NATO country Project Director: Dr. Sonja Filiposka, Email: sonja.filiposka@finki.ukim.mk

The Faculty of Electronic Engineering (FEL) at the University of Niš in Serbia is a leading institution in the fields of electrical engineering, computer science, telecommunications, and electronics. It is renowned for its comprehensive academic programs and cutting-edge research in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, power engineering, and microelectronics. With a strong emphasis on innovation and practical application, FEL fosters a dynamic environment for students and researchers alike, contributing significantly to advancements in technology and the development of skilled professionals in the region.

Partner country Project Director: Dr. Vladimir Ciric, Email: vladimir.ciric@elfak.ni.ac.rs

End Users

The Ministry of Digital Transformation of the Republic of North Macedonia is dedicated to leading the nation’s digital advancement through innovative policies, strategic investments, and collaborative partnerships. Its mission is to empower citizens, businesses, and institutions with digital tools and knowledge, fostering a technologically advanced, inclusive, and corruption-free society. The Ministry’s vision is to create a prosperous country where sustainable digitalization empowers every citizen, drives anti-corruption efforts, attracts foreign investment, and fosters innovation.

The Macedonian Research&Education Network (MARnet) and the Academic and Research Network of Serbia (AMRES) are both national entities that reach a vast number of users by connecting different types of academic and research institutions in their respective countries including schools, universtities, research institutes and other related parties. In essence, they are the main network points through which the national R&D traffic together with a general purpose Internet traffic for the educational institution flows via the GEANT pan-European educational and research network. It is thus of a very high interest to them to help prevent and recognise attacks in their networks and stop them at the entry point, alleviating the pressure at the end point institutions. With a multiyear experience in dealing with high bandwith research specific and general purpose Internet traffic, the past experience of the network engineers from these institutions will be of great importance to the project activities, specifically in the terms of network traffic capture and pre-processing.