Aleksandar Milenkoski
About Aleksandar Milenkoski
Aleksandar Milenkoski is a Senior Threat Researcher at SentinelLabs with extensive experience in computer security and malware analysis.
Current Role at SentinelLabs
Aleksandar Milenkoski currently holds the position of Senior Threat Researcher at SentinelLabs under SentinelOne. He started in this role in July 2022. His work focuses on analyzing and understanding complex cyber threats and malware, leveraging his deep expertise in Windows Internals and malware research to mitigate targeted attacks. His responsibilities include authoring detailed threat reports and participating in broader cybersecurity initiatives.
Work Experience at Cybereason
Prior to his current role, Aleksandar Milenkoski served as a Senior Threat and Malware Analyst at Cybereason from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure of one year, he was responsible for analyzing and mitigating various cyber threats. His work involved deep dives into malware behavior, developing innovative detection strategies, and contributing to the overall threat intelligence efforts of the organization.
Chair at SPEC's Security Benchmarking Working Group
In addition to his role at SentinelLabs, Aleksandar Milenkoski serves as Chair at the Security Benchmarking Working Group of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). This role involves leading initiatives that focus on setting benchmarks for security performance. His leadership helps in developing standardized methodologies for evaluating security systems, ensuring they meet industry needs and expectations.
Academic and Research Background
Aleksandar Milenkoski has an extensive academic and research background. He earned his Doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat.) in Computer Security from The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. His research in system security has earned him a PhD. He has held research positions at multiple esteemed institutions, including University of Würzburg, Université de Rennes 1, and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) / University of Karlsruhe (TH). His work in academic research includes computer security topics ranging from threat analysis to reverse engineering.
Research and Publications
Aleksandar Milenkoski has authored numerous reports on cyberespionage and high-impact cybercriminal operations, contributing significantly to the collective understanding of these areas. His research work has been recognized with awards from SPEC, the Bavarian Foundation for Science, and the University of Würzburg. Additionally, he has presented at various conferences and published peer-reviewed research papers, solidifying his reputation within the cybersecurity community.
Professional History in Cybersecurity
Aleksandar Milenkoski has a robust professional history in cybersecurity. From 2016 to 2021, he worked at ERNW GmbH as a Senior Security Researcher and Reverse Engineer in Heidelberg, Germany. Earlier in his career, he served as a Computer Security Researcher at the University of Würzburg and had a brief stint as a Visiting Computer Security Researcher at Université de Rennes 1 in France. His career began with a role at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where he worked from 2011 to 2014.