Italy’s mining and metals sector forms the backbone of critical industrial supply chains—from steel and aluminum to precision-engineered components used across automotive, construction, and energy. As plants adopt automation, ERP-driven production planning, and OT-connected infrastructure, cybersecurity has become central to ensuring operational continuity, protecting intellectual property, and maintaining compliance with evolving European regulations such as NIS2. The cybersecurity leaders below are helping secure some of Italy’s most important industrial environments.
Andrea Consalvi — IT Infrastructure & Information Security Manager (Chief Information Security Officer), INDINVEST LT
Andrea Consalvi leads IT infrastructure and information security at INDINVEST LT, combining hands-on infrastructure expertise with strategic cybersecurity governance. His background spans network architecture, virtualization, cloud, and data protection, supported by certifications across Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, Fortinet, and Veeam ecosystems. Consalvi’s strength lies in aligning resilient infrastructure design with cybersecurity governance, ensuring reliable and secure digital operations in industrial environments where uptime and data integrity are essential.
Alessio Gioacchin — Chief Information Security Officer, BAMA Technologies
Alessio Gioacchin serves as CISO at BAMA Technologies, bringing a rare blend of industrial operations experience and cybersecurity leadership. His hands-on involvement in production systems, quality management, and IT network design gives him a deep understanding of operational risk within metals processing environments. Gioacchin has played a direct role in implementing integrated management systems aligned with ISO standards and maintaining cybersecurity compliance under evolving regulatory frameworks such as NIS2, ensuring both operational safety and digital resilience.
Renzo Rossi — Chief Information Security Officer, Marcegaglia
Renzo Rossi is Chief Information Security Officer at Marcegaglia, one of Europe’s leading steel producers. After nearly three decades serving as Chief Technology Officer, Rossi transitioned into the CISO role, bringing unparalleled institutional knowledge of the company’s IT architecture and operational landscape. His leadership ensures cybersecurity strategies are aligned with production continuity, protecting critical infrastructure while supporting large-scale industrial operations.
Cristiano Montani — Chief Information Security Officer and ICT Manager, Almag S.p.A.
Cristiano Montani holds dual responsibilities as CISO and ICT Manager at Almag S.p.A., reflecting the convergence of IT leadership and cybersecurity in modern manufacturing. His extensive experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, and his project management background enable him to integrate cybersecurity controls directly into enterprise systems that manage production, logistics, and finance. Montani’s work ensures cybersecurity supports operational efficiency rather than becoming a barrier to productivity.
Andrei Vrinceanu — Chief Information Security Officer, FINCIMEC S.p.A.
Andrei Vrinceanu serves as CISO at FINCIMEC S.p.A., with deep expertise in securing OT and IT environments within industrial production. His hands-on background in industrial systems, PLC environments, and production processes provides a practical foundation for protecting manufacturing infrastructure. Vrinceanu specializes in network segmentation, risk management, and integrating emerging technologies like AI into cybersecurity governance—ensuring industrial innovation does not compromise operational security.
Glauco Benini — Chief Information Security Officer and Senior System Analyst, Feralpi Group
Glauco Benini leads cybersecurity initiatives at Feralpi Group while also serving as a senior system analyst, giving him direct visibility into both infrastructure and security operations. His long tenure within the organization supports continuity and institutional awareness, enabling him to implement security strategies that protect complex industrial systems without disrupting production workflows. His leadership helps strengthen operational resilience across one of Italy’s key steel producers.
Securing Italy’s Industrial Foundations in the Metals Sector
Cybersecurity in the mining and metals industry goes beyond protecting data—it protects physical production, supply chains, and national industrial capability. The leaders featured here demonstrate how modern CISOs must combine governance expertise, operational awareness, and infrastructure knowledge to secure both IT and OT environments. Their work ensures that Italy’s metals sector can continue to modernize and compete globally while maintaining secure, reliable operations.