Cybersecurity in Italy: ITASEC 2025 Recap & Future Outlook with Professor Alessandro Armando
2Cybersecurity in Italy: ITASEC 2025 Recap & Future Outlook with Professor Alessandro Armando
Cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic—it’s a fundamental pillar of modern society. And in Italy, ITASEC has become the go-to event for bringing together researchers, government officials, and industry leaders to tackle the biggest security challenges of our time.
Although we weren’t there in person this year, we’re diving into everything that happened at ITASEC 2025 in this special On Location recap with Professor Alessandro Armando. As Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity National Laboratory at CINI and Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the SERICS Foundation, Alessandro has a front-row seat to the evolution of cybersecurity in Italy.
This year’s event, held in Bologna, showcased the growing maturity of Italy’s cybersecurity landscape, featuring keynotes, technical sessions, and even hands-on experiences for the next generation of security professionals. From government regulations like DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) to the challenges of AI security, ITASEC 2025 covered a vast range of topics shaping the future of digital defense.
One major theme? Cybersecurity as an investment, not just a cost. Italian companies are increasingly recognizing security as a competitive advantage—something that enhances trust and reputation rather than just a compliance checkbox.
We also discuss the critical role of education in cybersecurity, from university initiatives to national competitions that are training the next wave of security experts. With programs like Cyber Challenge.IT, Italy is making significant strides in developing a strong cybersecurity workforce, ensuring that organizations are prepared for the evolving threat landscape.
And of course, Alessandro shares a big reveal: ITASEC 2026 is heading to Sardinia! A stunning location for what promises to be another exciting edition of the conference.
Join us for this insightful discussion as we reflect on where cybersecurity in Italy is today, where it’s headed, and why events like ITASEC matter now more than ever.
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Guest: Professor Alessandro Armando. University of Genoa | Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity National Laboratory at CINI and Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the SERICS Foundation | On LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-armando-67505913/
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