The Minister of Digital Transformation, Stefan Andonovski, announced that the Government Cyber Incident Response Center (MKD-GOV-CSIRT) has been granted full membership in FIRST, the international organization representing computer security incident response teams. This achievement is highlighted by Andonovski as a significant indicator of Macedonia’s advancements in the cybersecurity domain and a crucial step toward establishing a more robust, professional, and European-standard defense system against cyber threats. According to the Minister, the membership was secured utilizing both domestic human capital and infrastructure provided by the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Cybersecurity Sector.
Furthermore, the process benefited from technical and professional assistance provided by international partners from the United States and the European Union. The attainment of this full membership status underscores the commitment of Macedonia to elevating its national cybersecurity posture. Andonovski stated that this recognition validates the efforts made by national stakeholders to align local capabilities with global best practices in incident response.
The inclusion within FIRST solidifies the operational standing of the MKD-GOV-CSIRT on the global stage, enhancing its capacity to manage and mitigate sophisticated cyber incidents effectively. This development is viewed as instrumental in strengthening the digital resilience of the nation.
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This is a major step forward for regional cybersecurity resilience.