Cyber resilience took center stage at the second OSAC North Macedonia event, organized in cooperation with Makedonski Telekom, which brought business and security professionals together to discuss how companies can better withstand a rapidly changing threat landscape. As digital technologies move to the core of business operations, the discussion made clear that cybersecurity protects far more than systems: it safeguards business continuity, trust, and the people and personal data behind the services organizations deliver. Experts from Makedonski Telekom examined the growing use of AI in cyberattacks and the rising sophistication of social engineering and phishing, and shared practical approaches to awareness, risk management, and incident preparedness that organizations of any size and resource level can adapt.
Because cyber resilience is a shared responsibility, businesses and cybersecurity professionals are encouraged to connect with OSAC North Macedonia and take part in future discussions and initiatives.
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Event Announcement
The second OSAC North Macedonia event will bring together representatives of U.S.-affiliated companies, cybersecurity professionals and relevant institutional stakeholders for a practical discussion on the changing cyber threat landscape and its implications for businesses.
The event will combine practical experience in managing complex digital infrastructure with a discussion on two increasingly important risks: the use of artificial intelligence in cyberattacks and the growing sophistication of social engineering. In line with OSAC’s role, the focus will be on shared challenges and approaches that can strengthen the resilience of the wider business community.
Presentation topics:
The presentations will combine a strategic view of the threat landscape with practical examples and solutions relevant to businesses. Key topics include:
- The presentations will combine a strategic view of the threat landscape with practical examples and solutions relevant to businesses. Key topics include:
- · Cyber resilience in an evolving threat landscape
- · How AI is increasing the speed, scale and sophistication of cyberattacks
- · Social engineering in the age of AI: phishing, impersonation, deepfakes and business email compromise
- · Building cybersecurity awareness and a stronger security culture across the organization
- · Empowering businesses through cybersecurity: resilient digital infrastructure, risk assessments, monitoring, managed services and incident preparedness