Speakers

Andrea Succi is the CISO at Ferrari Group, service provider specialising in shipping, integrated logistics and high value-added services for luxury and precious goods, worldwide. He is also one of the founders of CISOs4AI, a community uniting CISOs across Italy.

Giampiero Bonfiglio is the CISO for Italy and Greece at L’Oreal, with cross-functional responsibility spanning both IT and OT areas for these countries. He has been leading key initiatives that have strengthened the organisation’s security posture, catalysed innovation and fostered a strong, sustainable security culture.

Alessandro is the founder of PensieroSicuro, a podcast that addresses every side of cyber security, privacy and technology in a fun, but deep way. Alessandro has a degree in Science and Technologies for Development, and is a certified CISO. He is the first “PensatoreSicuro”.

Claudio De Rossi is the CISO at InfoCamere, the digital innovation company of the Italian Chambers of Commerce. In this role, he steers the corporate security strategy, bringing recognized expertise in cyber security, security governance and risk management within complex regulatory frameworks.

Fabio Gianotti is a Security professional with more than 20 years on ICT and Information Security. He has xtensive experience in Cyber Security & Fraud and IT service Platforms, IT Security Governance, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, IT Security Engineering and Security R&D.

Simone Santini has been working at Lucart for 25 years and serves as IT Infrastructure Manager & CISO. In this role, he oversees infrastructure, IT/OT security, data centers, networking, and NIS2 compliance, leading modernisation and business continuity initiatives to ensure the resilience and protection of the company’s systems.

Luca A. Giusti is CISO, Head of Infrastructure at IDM. His approach to security is anthropocentric and multidisciplinary: “security is a matter of people” is at the core if his approach to foster a 360 degree security culture integrating both technology and humans.

Christian Bassi is the CISO at Grouppo Tea, a utility company, where he oversees cyber security and has been leading NIS2 compliance efforts.

Marco Pedrotti is an electronics Engineer with a long career in information systems management/. He specialises in IT/OT security and NIS2 compliance, coordinating projects focused on infrastructure protection and risk management.

Davide Gastaldon is the CISO at Oerlikon, a leading materials and surface solutions provider, where he oversees cyber security for both IT and OT environments.

Paolo Cannistraro is the CISO at ENGIE Italia. He specialises in information security, audit, risk management and compliance. He is also one of the founders of CISOs4AI.

Simone Rizzo is the CISO at CCR Commercial Refrigeration. After long experience designing and implementing infrastructures, he shifted his focus to the world of cyber security and has is now in charge of designing, planning and implementing CCR’s security strategy.

With 20+ years’ experience in the security field, Alessandro Marzi has held key roles driving the transformation and strengthening of cyber security for major national and international organisations. An active contributor to the security community, he has authored several publications and promotes information sharing and awareness among peers. Currently, he serves as the CISO of ATM.

Roberto Botta is a senior cyber security expert, currently overseeing IT security and governance for Sidel.

Massimo Centofanti is a CISO, cyber security consultant and DPO for both public administration and private sector, and above all an ethical hacker. He is Director of the Cyber Security Division at aizoOn, Co-founder and Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer of ai.esra, and a permanent member of the cyber security working table at the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy.

Michele Fabbri is currently the Cyber Security Group Director at De Nora, bringing 20+ years’ experience from previous roles at Saras and Eni among others.

As CISO at Ariston Group, Roberto leads the cyber security strategy across a global industrial environment, integrating IT, OT, and Governance Risk & Compliance.

Massimo Cottafavi has more than 20 years experience in various areas of Business Security. Over time he has worked in the academic and consulting fields. Having joined Snam in 2015, he is now responsible, at Group level and within the Global Security & Cyber ​​Defence Department, for coordinating the structure responsible for managing cyber security activities and governing resilience models and processes.

Mattia brings 20 years of experience in the IT industry as an offensive security specialist. He’s held key roles at IBM and UniCredit, before becoming an equity partner in a cybersecurity services company. He is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Equixly, an Agentic AI solution for continuous penetration testing.

Federico Carbone is an expert in Identity and Access Management (IAM). With over ten years of experience, he supports Italian companies in their digital transformation and security journeys, helping them design and implement advanced identity management strategies while tackling complex challenges related to security, compliance, and fraud prevention.

Marco Gallina is Co-Founder & Managing Director at Pikered, a cyber security provider focused on offensive security services and solutions.

Alessandro Cravera is Founder and Senior Partner of Newton S.p.A., and a lecturer in leadership and complexity management at leading Italian business schools and institutions. He is the author of Being a Leader in a Complex World (Egea, 2024).

Luca is a Senior Security Executive 20+ years’ international experience in critical sectors. Formerly Group Head of Security at UniCredit and Vodafone, he currently serves as Group CSO/CISO at Dolce & Gabbana. An expert in Cyber Defence and GRC, he specialises in leading digital transformation initiatives and strengthening operational resilience.

Fabrizio Alviti has over 20 years of experience in IT and cyber security, with deep expertise in OT resilience, cyber risk reduction, and protecting uptime across industrial operations. His work focuses on maintaining the integrity and continuity of complex critical infrastructure environments in an evolving threat landscape.

Francesco Puccioni is the Head of Cyber Security Operations at Credem Banca. He brings 20+ years’ experience from previous roles at CSE- Consorzio Servizi Bancari, Telepass S.p.A. and CABEL. His areas of expertise include information security, privacy, security compliance, risk management, IT governance, project management, quality assurance, IT audit, business continuity and crisis management.

Gian Marco Pizzuti is Area Director for the Mediterranean Region at Cato Networks. With over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, he has held senior leadership roles at Splunk, CrowdStrike, VMware, Red Hat, Oracle, and EMC, driving market expansion and sustained growth across Southern Europe.

Giovanni has 20+ years of cyber security experience, starting in leading consulting firms before joining Philip Morris International, where he has held roles spanning both IT and OT. He currently serves as Director Information Security for Operations with a global scope, driving secure business strategies, reducing cyber risk, and strengthening resilience.

Marco Fattorelli is the CTO of HWG Sababa. With a background that combines hands-on experience in cyber security and applied research in cyber risk management, he works at the intersection of technology strategy and business impact. His approach is focused on practical innovation, from advancing cyber security services to leveraging AI and automation to reduce operational risk in complex environments.

Valerio Visconti is a seasoned Cyber Security practitioner, commited to protecting large organisations and their ecosystems as a CISO.

Giorgia Dragoni serves as Director of a number of research projects within the research centre Osservatori Digital Innovation at the School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano, focusing on Cybersecurity & Data Protection and Digital Identity. She is a member of the Scientific Committee of Clusit and of Women for Security.

Susanna Cecchetti is a distinguished leader in the fields of SaaS and PaaS, currently serving as a pivotal figure at OneTrust, a global leader in privacy, security, and governance solutions.

Ivano Binetti is the Head of IT & OT Security at Acquedotto Pugliese SpA, where he oversees cybersecurity for both IT and OT domains and the implementation of the NIS2 Directive.

Vincenza Moroni is currently Head of Cyber Security & Compliance at the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation, the organisation behind the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. In this unique role, she works to protect the Olympic ecosystem from cyber threats.

Enrico Verzegnassi is a cybersecurity manager specialising in offensive security within the digital payments and critical financial services sector. He leads advanced attack emulation activities as red and purple teaming, identify high-impact vulnerabilities, and drives strategic remediation initiatives to strengthen organizational cyber resilience against evolving threats across European environments.

Marco Romagnoli is leading Gigamon’s regional practice, working closely with clients to facilitate the seamless adoption of the latest technology, providing valuable insights into network performance and security monitoring in complex accounts.

Massimo Nardone, VP of OT Security at SSH Communications Security, has over 30 years of experience in IT, OT, and IoT cyber security. A former CISO and lead architect, he specializes in identity-centric security, privileged access, and resilience in complex environments such as ICS and OT/IIoT, with a focus on AI and post-quantum cryptography.

Marco Di Martino leads and coordinates pre-sales activities across Southern Europe. He brings extensive experience in digital identity security and has delivered access security projects for major clients in the financial and telecommunications sectors.

Technology enthusiast, team builder and business focused. Generalist specialising in Internet services, versed in product, sales and operations. Helping build a better Internet at Cloudflare as VP of Product for our Application Security and Threat Intelligence portfolios. Co-founder of dodify, a multidisciplinary web agency. Technical Director at Spesati.com, an e-commerce grocery platform. Currently based in London, UK.

Daniele Inversi is Senior IT/ICT Administrator Manager at Juventus Football Club, overseeing enterprise infrastructure across on‑premises and cloud environments. He is responsible for infrastructure operations, performance and reliability, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, resilience, and business continuity of critical IT systems.

Matteo Ferrari has 25+ years Technical Presales experience in Enterprise Data Management, DevOps, Data Protection and DR on complex On-prem, Hybrid or Full Cloud architectures, running Mainframe legacy up to newest Cloud-native containerized applications. Strong reputation as “Trusted Advisor” at CX level and a solid work network with customers and IT Companies.

Mauro Vezzoli is a Senior Solution Architect at Picus Security with 20+ years’ experience in cybersecurity. Throughout his career, both as a consultant and a senior presales professional, he has developed deep expertise working closely with enterprise and SMB customers, helping them design and implement security solutions that address a wide range of cybersecurity challenges.

Leonardo is the Security Lead at Musximatch, the global leading music data company and largest lyric data platform; his previous roles include Security Manager in a fintech startup and consulting in PwC. His areas of expertise include security strategy, security by design, security culture and awareness, risk assessment, and offensive security.

Ignacio is a cyber security consultant specialised in Third-Party Risk Management at SecurityScorecard, where he helps companies identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to third- and fourth-party ecosystems, strengthening their cyber resilience through data-driven strategies, automated solutions, and alignment with key regulatory frameworks such as DORA and NIS2.

With over 20 years’ cyber security experience, Andrea Licciardi is responsible for the Maire Tecnimont’s security and data protection initiatives. His responsibilities include overseeing security operations, proactively identifying risks, and implementing effective strategies to safeguard the company’s digital assets.

As Global Plants Cyber Security Manager, Fabio Ruini is responsible for the Barilla’s cybersecurity program for industrial environments. He focuses on reducing cyber risk across manufacturing plants by defining governance frameworks and investment priorities, and by supporting the implementation of effective controls in environments that combine modern technologies with legacy systems.

Paolo Bufarini is leading Horizon3.ai’s practice across Italy, Greece, Malta & Cyprus. He has a deep understanding of the cyber security, SaaS and Cloud computing market and solutions.

Fabrizio Pettinau, Senior Enterprise Security Architect Lead at Akamai, has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, more than 17 of which have been dedicated to network and cybersecurity, with a focus over the past 10 years on data center security.

Stefano is an experienced and passionate cyber security specialist with 20+ years experience. A trusted advisor that works closely with clients to understand their challenges and tailor best approach to solve them.

Marco, Senior Solution Architect at Semperis, brings over 17 years of experience as a consultant specializing in Microsoft technologies. For the past three years, he has been working at Semperis, focusing on understanding customers’ needs and pain points to deliver effective identity security solutions.

Alessio Mercuri is a cyber security professional with more than 15 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise and critical infrastructure environments across EMEA. Today, as SE Manager for the Mediterranean at Vectra AI, he supports organisations in adopting a new, AI-driven approach to proactive cyber security, aligned with the evolving demands of the modern threat landscape.

Cyber security specialist Account Manager. Over the past few years at KnowBe4, he has supported large Italian companies in launching security awareness projects, assisting with interdepartmental restructuring (learning and IT). An important part of Davide’s role is planning the adoption of a corporate or organizational culture dedicated to cybersecurity. He structures this journey through various stages of “Cyber Maturity”.

Ricardo Vicario is a Senior Solutions Architect at Varonis.

Daniel Howe is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Fastly. He is an analytical, highly adaptable professional with extensive experience developing, deploying and evaluating systems aimed at improving quality and efficiency. Skilled in aligning end-user needs with long-term resolutions to complex IT challenges.

Helping customers improve their security posture with cyber threat intelligence. Experienced business developer bringing solid technical knowledge mixed with business acumen. Customer facing experience relating at different levels from IT management to CxO.

Fabio Grasso is a Solutions Engineer at Okta. With 20+ years’ experience in IT and cyber security, he specialises in designing secure and scalable identity fabrics. He supports CISOs and IT teams in overcoming system fragmentation, turning multi-cloud complexity into Zero Trust architectures.

Giulio Broli is an Account Executive at Mimecast with a background in system integration. He supports companies in protecting their digital communications by building strong relationships and delivering cyber security solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Simone Griffini drives the development of the Italian market for DigiCert, positioning the company as a true Digital Trust partner. He helps organizations consolidate and modernize their PKI and DNS management, enabling them to become genuinely PQC-ready and fully crypto-agile.

Andrea Ogliengo is part of the founding team and Country Manager for Italy at RIOT, a fast growing startup backed by top notch investors including Y Combinator, Funders Club and First Capital. RIOT offers a SaaS platform to easily set up a cyber security awareness programme for teams.