Assistant Petar Yordanov

Faculty of Sport
Department of Heavy Athletics, Boxing, Fencing and Sport for All
Sport for all
Contacts:
Mobile: +359 893 338 630
E-mail: jordanovpetar687@gmail.com
Day and place of birth: January 2, 1982 - Sofia
Education and Career
Secondary Education:
Graduated from the Professional High School of Telecommunications in Sofia in 2002, specializing in “Construction and Operation of Communication Systems.”
Higher Education:
- 2009 - 2013: International Higher Business School – Botevgrad, Bachelor of Business Administration.
- 2018 - 2020: Military Academy “Georgi Stoykov Rakovski,” Master’s degree in “Cybersecurity.”
- From 2021 - National Sports Academy “Vasil Levski” - PhD student, topic: “Enhancing Cybersecurity of Information Systems Supporting Mass Sports Events.”
Additional Qualifications:
- 2022 - 2023: Kickboxing Coach, National Sports Academy “Vasil Levski.”
- 2022: Instructor in Combat-Application Physical Training and Sports in the Ministry of Interior and the Bulgarian Army.
- 2014: Instructor - “Bodybuilding and Fitness - Bodybuilding,” National Sports Academy “Vasil Levski.”
- 4th dan in Taekwondo ITF
Professional Experience:
- 2020 - 2024: Chief Expert in the “Organization of the Educational Process” sector of the “Command-Staff” Faculty, Military Academy “G. S. Rakovski.”
- From 2017 to 31.07.2024: Adjunct Lecturer at NSA “Vasil Levski” in the Department of “Heavy Athletics, Boxing, Fencing and Sports for All.”
- From 01.08.2024: Assistant in the same department.
Teaching Activities
- Long-standing lecturer and coach in combat-application physical training and sports.
- Conducts lectures and practical sessions in regular and part-time studies on the discipline “Combat-Application Physical Training and Sports” at the National Sports Academy “Vasil Levski.”
- Develops methodology and programs for improving skills in combat-application techniques.
- Develops training programs for NSA students in the specialty of Combat-Application Physical Training and Sports (CAPTS).
- Prepares exam standards for NSA students in the specialty of CAPTS.
- Develops training programs for NSA students in the elective specialty “Sports Stewards.”
Scientific Interests
- Cybersecurity in Sports: Developing methods and strategies for protecting information systems supporting mass sports events.
- Data Security and Protection: Researching and applying cryptographic systems for information protection.
- Computer Systems and Technologies: Studying risk and managing information systems.
Publications
Participates in national and international scientific forums and projects. Author of scientific articles and publications in the field of cybersecurity and sports:
- Petar Yordanov, “Study of Cybersecurity Risks in the Bulgarian Armed Forces,” Annual Student Scientific Session “Command-Staff Faculty” Military Academy “G. S. Rakovski,” Modern Aspects of Security – Challenges, Approaches, Solutions, September 27, 2022, Military Academy “Georgi Stoykov Rakovski,” publisher, 2022, Sofia, pp. 357-366, ISSN: 2738-7526.
- Petar Yordanov, “The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity in Sports,” Joint Scientific Conference of the Departments of “Heavy Athletics, Boxing, Fencing and Sports for All” and “Wrestling and Judo” on “Challenges and Perspectives for Sports Science”/“Problems in Modern Sports” – 2022. YEARBOOK ISSUE 2 / 2022.
- Petar Yordanov*, Krasimir Petkov, Sasho Yordanov, Nina Klenovska, Ivan Terziyski, “Research on the Risks in Cyberspace During Sporting Events,” December 12, 2022, DOI: 10.37393/ICASS2022/56.
- Sasho Yordanov, Veneta Petkova, Petar Yordanov, “Peculiarities in Preparing Military Personnel for Survival in Risky Situations,” YEARBOOK ISSUE 2 / 2021.
- Petar Yordanov*, Nina Klenovska, Ivaylo Mihaylov, “Cybersecurity in Sports: Challenges and Solutions,” YEARBOOK ISSUE 2 / 2023.
- Sasho Yordanov, Milen Chalakov, Petar Yordanov, “Study of Cybersecurity Risks in Conducting Mass Events,” NSA PRESS Sofia 2020, NSA Yearbook Vol. 2, ISSN 2682-9908.
- Dilyana Zaikova*, Petar Yordanov, “Online Training and Cybersecurity: Potential Threats and Prevention,” journal “Strategies of Educational and Scientific Policy,” Vol. 31, Issue 5s, 2023.
- Sasho Yordanov, Petar Yordanov, Ivaylo Zdravkov, “Modern Practice and Methods for Integration Through Golf,” DOI: 10.37393/ICASS2022/12.
- Petar Yordanov, Implementation of the project TSARS – 8 /09.03.2022, “Enhancing Cybersecurity of Sports Events,” contract according to: Art. 64, Art. 90, and Art. 91, para. 1, item 2 of the Higher Education Act, Regulation on the evaluation and expenditure of state budget funds for scientific or artistic activities, adopted by Decree No. 233 of 10.09.2016, effective from 01.01.2017, Art. 29 of the Regulation for Scientific, International and Project Activities at NSA “Vasil Levski,” decision of the Academic Council of NSA “Vasil Levski” by Protocol No. 17 of 24.02.2022, and Order of the Rector No. ZP-251/28.02.2022.