SENTAI Project Presented at the European Commission’s JRC Info Day
The SENTAI Project was prominently featured at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) Info Day of the European Commission, held at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. The event attracted a distinguished audience, including high-level government officials, JRC representatives, and members of the academic community.
The SENTAI poster drew significant interest throughout the day, highlighting the project’s innovative approach to strengthening cybersecurity with the power of Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Aleksandra Dedinec engaged with numerous visitors, clearly explaining how AI-based methods developed within the project can help defend computer networks against the rising wave of cyber threats.
SENTAI Project Highlighted at the 9th Forum of Advanced Technologies
We are proud to share that Prof. Vladimir Ćirić, Partner Country Project Director of the SENTAI Project from the University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, took part in the expert panel “AI Meets Cybersecurity: Risks, Defenses, and the Road Ahead” at the 9th Forum of Advanced Technologies, held in Niš.
During the panel discussion, Prof. Ćirić presented the latest work carried out within the SENTAI Project, emphasising its relevance in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity. As the role of Artificial Intelligence in strengthening cybersecurity becomes increasingly critical, the SENTAI Project stands at the forefront of research and innovation in this domain.
SENTAI Project Presented at the 12th IcETRAN Conference
We are pleased to announce that the SENTAI Project was presented at the 12th International Conference on Electrical, Electronic and Computing Engineering (IcETRAN), held in Čačak, Serbia. Our colleague, Vukadin Drašković, delivered a presentation highlighting the project’s key objectives and recent progress.
The presentation focused on the collaborative efforts between the University of Niš (Faculty of Electronic Engineering) and the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering (FINKI) – Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. These joint activities aim to enhance the cybersecurity of computer networks by leveraging advanced Artificial Intelligence techniques.
SENTAI Launches First Public Engagement Event at FINKI Skopje
We are proud to announce the successful launch of the first public engagement event of the SENTAI Project at the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering (FINKI) in Skopje. This event marks an important milestone in our journey to foster collaboration, awareness, and innovation at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
The event opened with a welcome address and presentation by prof. Anastas Mishev, who introduced the SENTAI Project and its mission, supported by the NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme. His talk outlined the project’s vision to explore and strengthen the synergies between AI technologies and cybersecurity frameworks.
A highlight of the event was the keynote presentation by renowned cybersecurity expert Dr. Tanja Pavleska from the Jozef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana. Her lecture, titled “Ctrl+Halt+AI: Who Will Click Save When the Alarms Stop?”, captivated the audience with its insights into the pressing challenges and ethical questions surrounding the integration of AI in cybersecurity systems.
The session concluded with an engaging discussion, where students and faculty shared their thoughts, reflections, and critical questions—proving once again the importance of fostering dialogue in this fast-evolving field.
State-of-the-art workshop
The SENTAI Project successfully completed the online State-of-the-art workshop on the 28th of March 2025, reviewing the latest trends in AI applications in network security. A comprehensive review of the research body of knowledge on the topic was presented and future directions were set. With strong commitment of both partners, expect to see some really cool outcomes soon.
Kick-off meeting of project SENTAI!
We are proud to announce the start of the new NATO SPS funded project SENTAI (AI Sentinel: Enhancing Cybersecurity Through Artificial Intelligence).
Project partners Faculty of computer science and engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia and Faculty of Electronics, University of Nish, Serbia will work together in the upcoming 3 years.
The official SENTAI project kicked off meeting was on February 28th, 2025. The initial meeting successfully brought together key stakeholders to align on project goals, timelines, and initial action items. Discussions centered around establishing clear communication channels and defining the initial work towards the project’s core deliverables. The team is now poised to move into the planning and execution phases.
This project aims to enhance cybersecurity solutions by developing a comprehensive artificial intelligence-based system. The project focuses on the use of real-time network data for training AI models, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness. The activities will be towards developing a solution that integrates data collection, transformation, security analysis using artificial intelligence, threat presentation, and visualization into a seamless pipeline. The evaluation of the solution will occur in a real-world environment, addressing the limitations of isolated and outdated methodologies found in current literature.
