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Apostol Vassilev selected as one of Automotive IQ's Top 20 Voices in Automotive Cybersecurity 2026
Apostol was recognized for driving the development and adoption of standards in AI and cybersecurity, contributing to national and international standards initiatives.
This list celebrates the individual’s driving innovation, resilience, and transformation across the global automotive cyber security landscape, recognizing those who have demonstrated exceptional influence, deep technical expertise, and a consistent track record of contributions that strengthen how the industry protects and secures the future of mobility.
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Congratulations to ITL's Apostol Vassilev, who has been selected by Automotive IQ as one of the 2026 Top 20 Voices in Automotive Cybersecurity. Through collaborations with industry, government agencies, and academia, Apostol drives the development and adoption of standards in AI and cybersecurity, contributing to national and international standards initiatives. He is currently leading a joint industry project to develop a standardized, high-fidelity framework for evaluating Physical AI models under extreme operational conditions.