Workshop "The Human Factor in Digital Risk: Cyber Awareness, AI-Enabled Fraud and Regulatory Readiness" – SMART 2026
IEEE TEMS Bulgaria Chapter workshop within SMART 2026 on cybersecurity and cyber resilience of organizations, with focus on risk management, compliance, preparedness, and practical organizational approaches.
The IEEE Bulgaria Section Technology and Engineering Management Society Chapter, shortly IEEE TEMS Bulgaria Chapter, is pleased to organize a dedicated workshop as part of the International Scientific Conference SMART 2026 – Smart Management, Analytics, Research & Transformation.
The workshop will address key issues related to cybersecurity and cyber resilience of modern organizations. Special attention will be given to the practical challenges faced by companies, public institutions, universities, and technology-driven organizations in managing cyber risks, ensuring compliance, building resilient processes, and developing effective organizational responses to cyber incidents.
The session will combine expert presentation, practical examples, and discussion with participants. The workshop aims to support knowledge exchange between academia, industry, and professional communities, in line with the mission of IEEE TEMS to promote technology and engineering management, innovation, leadership, and organizational transformation.
Speaker:
Mr. Yanko Spasov
CISA, CISM, MCP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, CompTIA Security+
Mr. Spasov has extensive professional experience in cybersecurity, information security management, auditing, compliance, and organizational cyber resilience.
The event is organized in the context of SMART 2026 and represents one of the first technical activities of the newly established IEEE TEMS Bulgaria Chapter.
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- St. Constantine and Helena Resort
- Hotel International Home of Scientists “Frédéric Joliot-Curie”, St. Constantine and Helena Resort
- Varna, Varna
- Bulgaria 9006
- Building: Hotel International Home of Scientists “Frédéric Joliot-Curie”
- Room Number: Conference Hall
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For additional information, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Kiril Anguelov
Chair, IEEE TEMS Bulgaria Chapter
Email: kiril_anguelov@abv.bgThis workshop is organized as part of SMART 2026 – Smart Management, Analytics, Research & Transformation.
- Co-sponsored by SMART 2026 International Scientific Conference
- Starts 14 June 2026 09:00 PM UTC
- Ends 17 June 2026 10:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Mr. Yanko Spasov of Cybersecurity and Information Security Expert
Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience of Organizations: Practical Challenges and Management Approaches
The presentation will focus on practical and managerial aspects of cybersecurity and cyber resilience in organizations. It will address key challenges related to information security governance, risk management, compliance, incident preparedness, organizational response, and good practices for strengthening resilience in a digital environment.
The session will also include practical examples and discussion with participants, with emphasis on how organizations can improve their preparedness and response to cyber threats.
Biography:
Mr. Yanko Spasov is a cybersecurity and information security professional with extensive experience in information security management, auditing, compliance, and organizational cyber resilience. He holds several internationally recognized certifications, including CISA, CISM, MCP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, and CompTIA Security+. His professional expertise covers cybersecurity governance, risk management, information security controls, compliance frameworks, and practical approaches to strengthening organizational resilience against cyber threats.
Email:
Address:Sofia, Sofiya-Grad, Bulgaria, 1000
Agenda
Workshop Agenda
13:00 – 13:10
Opening and welcome remarks
Introduction of the IEEE TEMS Bulgaria Chapter and the role of the workshop within SMART 2026.
13:10 – 13:30
Cybersecurity and cyber resilience: key concepts and current organizational challenges
Overview of the main risks, threats, and management issues related to cybersecurity and resilience.
13:30 – 15:15
Practical approaches to strengthening organizational cyber resilience
Presentation by Mr. Yanko Spasov, CISA, CISM, MCP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, CompTIA Security+.
Topics include information security governance, compliance, risk management, incident preparedness, and organizational response.
15:15 – 15:55
Practical examples and discussion
Discussion of real-world challenges, good practices, and lessons learned from cybersecurity and information security management.
15:55 – 16:25
Q&A session
Questions from participants and open discussion.
16:25 – 16:30
Closing remarks
Summary of the main conclusions and next steps for cooperation within IEEE TEMS Bulgaria Chapter activities.
This workshop is organized by the IEEE TEMS Bulgaria Chapter as part of SMART 2026 – Smart Management, Analytics, Research & Transformation. For additional information, please contact Prof. Dr. Sc. Kiril Anguelov at kiril_anguelov@abv.bg.