Workshop on Strengthening Science Security in Bulgaria and Serbia
Health Security Partners (HSP) brought together 20 researchers and government stakeholders from Bulgaria and Serbia for a 3-day Workshop on Strengthening Science Security in Bulgaria and Serbia from August 25-27, 2026 in Novi Sad, Serbia.
Through expert-led discussions and practical exercises, participants explored the intersection of research security and cyberbiosecurity with a focus on protecting sensitive research, data, systems, and collaborations. Sessions included information hazards, cyber hygiene, data classification and protection, Know Your Collaborator (KYC) and due diligence, research security governance, and emerging frameworks. Participants applied these concepts through workflow mapping, cyber hygiene and data classification exercises, and a scenario-based tabletop exercise. The workshop concluded with participants developing institutional action plans identifying concrete priorities for strengthening research security and cyberbiosecurity within their organizations.
The workshop also provided an important opportunity to strengthen connections between Bulgarian and Serbian stakeholders across academia and government, facilitating the exchange of experiences, challenges, and approaches to strengthening research security and cyberbiosecurity across the region.
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