Cyber Security, Corporate Security and Crisis Management Initiative (C3I)

(Здружението на граѓани „Иницијативата за сајбер и корпоративна безбедност и кризен менаџмент“) – Skopje, North Macedonia

The Cyber Security, Corporate Security and Crisis Management Initiative (C3I) is a voluntary, independent, and non-profit association established to address contemporary challenges in the fields of cyber security, corporate security, and crisis management. It serves as a platform for expert collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic action in areas critical to national and regional security and resilience.

Main Objectives and Areas of Work:

• Consulting in corporate and cyber security, digital forensics, personal data protection, electronic transactions, anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), disaster risk assessment, and response planning.

• Education and training programs focused on disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and technological threats, targeting professionals from both public and private sectors.

• Scientific research and policy development related to security governance, crisis response, digital transformation, and resilience building.

• Project design and management, particularly in EU- and NATO-supported frameworks.

• Event organization, including seminars, conferences, and workshops to promote professional development and inter-institutional cooperation.

• Partnerships and collaborations with academic institutions, public bodies, civil society, and international organizations to advance comprehensive and inclusive approaches to security and crisis governance.

• Publications of professional and scientific articles, analyses, and policy papers.

Key Fields of Expertise:

• Cybersecurity and digital forensics

• Corporate security and crisis management

• Counter-terrorism and counter-radicalization

• AML/CFT policy and financial crime prevention

• Disaster risk reduction and climate change resilience

• Human rights mainstreaming in security governance

• Digital transformation and e-learning (Moodle, ILIAS, xAPI, MOOC)

Track Record and Activities:

C3I has successfully implemented numerous training sessions, workshops, and simulation exercises, such as:

• Cybersecurity and Disinformation Training (Feb 2021), with over 100 participants.

• Nominal Group Technique Workshop on Violent Extremism (2020), part of a regional initiative to strengthen community resilience.

• Passage4Prevent Project (2020–2021), in cooperation with Hedayah and CRPM, aiming to prevent youth online radicalization through education.

• Albanian Cyber Academy Keynote Participation (2020).

• Workshop with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2020), joining North Macedonia to the global initiative on evaluation support for countering violent extremism.

• Participation in the 38th DPPI SEE Regional Meeting (2019, Tirana), contributing to disaster risk planning in the Western Balkans.

C3I is a known contributor to NATO, EU, and regional programs in the areas of cybersecurity, resilience building, strategic communication, and security sector reform.

Expert Team:

The organization brings together a team of leading professionals and academics from North Macedonia with expertise in:

• Cybersecurity and telecommunications (Prof. Tomislav Shuminoski, Prof. Dimitar Bogatinov)

• Crisis and disaster management (Dr. Ivica Simonovski)

• Legal aspects of hybrid and cyber threats (Prof. Metodi Hadji-Janev)

• Counter-terrorism and information warfare (Prof. Mitko Bogdanoski)

• Defense and ICT systems (Monika Kachurova)

• Project development and academic dissemination (Goce Stevanoski)

These members have been actively involved in national policy-making, EU and NATO projects, scientific research, and educational initiatives both domestically and abroad.

Legal and Contact Information:

• Legal Name: Cyber Security, Corporate Security and Crisis Management Initiative (C3I)

• Address: Str. Kocho Racin, 40/6-1 Building 1, Skopje, North Macedonia

• Website: www.c3initiative.com

• Email: c3initiative@hotmail.com

• Phone: +389 70 234 170 / +389 71 298 481