Supporting Young Researchers within the SENTAI Project
The SENTAI Project places strong emphasis on the involvement and development of young researchers as part of its activities.
Evgenija Krajchevska, a junior researcher at the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, has started her training visit at the University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering. Welcomed by colleagues from the host institution, the visit began with in-depth discussions on the implementation of the SENTAI Project workflow, comparison of different models, and alignment on the next steps of the project.
The training visit focuses on advancing collaborative work towards the development of an AI-enabled Intrusion Detection System (IDS), while also providing valuable hands-on experience and knowledge exchange for early-career researchers involved in the project.
Hands-On Cybersecurity Learning for High School Students with the SENTAI Project
The work carried out within the SENTAI Project by partners from the University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering was presented to the general public and high school students, offering them hands-on experience to better understand key concepts in cybersecurity. Such activities aim to encourage young people to consider cybersecurity as a future profession and to raise awareness of the importance of protecting digital assets.
As part of the IEEESTEC (18th International Students’ Projects Conference), a practical workshop on information protection was organised at the Faculty of Electronic Engineering in Niš. During the session, high school students explored how data was secured in ancient times through the example of the Caesar cipher. Together with the instructor, they implemented key elements of the algorithm themselves, making the workshop interactive and engaging.
Following the workshop, the students were introduced to the evolution of cybersecurity through a presentation of the SENTAI Project. This provided a clear perspective on how information security has progressed, from historical encryption methods to modern, research-driven cybersecurity practices.
SENTAI Project Management Meeting Hosted by the University of Niš
Partners of the SENTAI Project from the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering were welcomed by colleagues from the University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering for a project management meeting.
The discussions focused on overall project progress, advances in equipment procurement and deployment, upcoming training visits, and preparation of the second milestone report. As part of the visit, the hosts provided a tour of their facilities, including the datacentre where the SENTAI Project equipment has been installed.
During the meeting, partners aligned on the next steps, and key deliverables and milestones for the upcoming period were agreed. Further updates and results from the project will be shared in the coming months.
SENTAI Project Presented at the IXP.mk Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of IXP.mk, the only Internet Exchange Point in North Macedonia, was held at the premises of the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering. The event brought together representatives from academia, Internet Service Providers, and the wider public.
The discussions focused on current challenges faced by the exchange and ISPs, with particular attention given to IPv6 deployment, routing practices, and cybersecurity. These topics fostered active dialogue and knowledge exchange among participants, highlighting the importance of resilient and future-ready internet infrastructure.
The meeting also provided an excellent opportunity to present the SENTAI Project, showcase its ongoing activities, and gather valuable feedback from both ISPs and the general audience. In addition, several opportunities for future collaboration were identified.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Vladislav Bidikov, coordinator of IXP.mk, for the invitation and for enabling the presentation of the project at this important event and engagement with a broader community.
