Italy’s aviation and aerospace sector operates at the intersection of national security, advanced engineering, and global transportation infrastructure. With highly sensitive intellectual property, operational technology environments, and strict regulatory oversight, cybersecurity leadership plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational continuity and protecting critical assets. The leaders below are shaping cybersecurity strategies across aviation, aerospace manufacturing, satellite technology, and airline support services—helping ensure resilience while enabling innovation in one of Italy’s most strategically important industries.
Andrea Iacopini — Chief Information Security Officer, SITAEL
Andrea Iacopini brings over two decades of cybersecurity and information technology operations experience across critical infrastructure, transportation, government, and financial sectors. At SITAEL, he leads the implementation of formal governance frameworks, drives Security by Design integration, and oversees International Organization for Standardization 27001 certification initiatives to protect classified and high-value assets. He also serves as security coordinator for nationally significant projects and works closely with government and space agency stakeholders, combining technical depth with strong regulatory and operational alignment.
Alessio Cipolletta — Head of Information and Communications Technology and Chief Information Security Officer, Atitech S.p.A.
Alessio Cipolletta leads both information technology and cybersecurity strategy, aligning infrastructure modernization and security governance with business priorities. His experience spans managing complex environments, overseeing internal and external teams, and executing transformation initiatives that improve operational resilience. His dual leadership role allows him to integrate cybersecurity directly into information technology strategy, ensuring secure and efficient support for aviation maintenance and engineering operations.
Ivano Di Conca — Director of Cybersecurity and Chief Information Security Officer, Avio Aero
Ivano Di Conca leads cybersecurity for Avio Aero, a General Electric Aviation business, where he oversees security programs protecting advanced aerospace engineering and manufacturing environments. His background includes solutions architecture, systems engineering, and infrastructure security, with particular expertise in storage, virtualization, and lifecycle management technologies. His leadership helps ensure cybersecurity aligns with the reliability and safety requirements of aerospace production.
Niko Rensi — Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, Thales
Niko Rensi brings extensive experience overseeing information technology and cybersecurity operations within one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense technology companies. His leadership spans infrastructure management, governance implementation, and executive-level security strategy. With a strong background in information technology management and certifications including Information Technology Infrastructure Library and executive-level business training, he ensures cybersecurity supports both operational excellence and strategic objectives.
Silvio Borletto — Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, LMA srl – Aerospace Technology
Silvio Borletto combines cybersecurity leadership with broader information and communications technology management, overseeing secure infrastructure, process optimization, and strategic information technology planning. His involvement in national cybersecurity and information technology leadership communities reflects his engagement with evolving industry threats and best practices, helping strengthen security posture in aerospace engineering environments.
Roberto Serra — Information and Communications Technology and Cybersecurity Director, Thales Alenia Space
Roberto Serra leads cybersecurity and information technology strategy within a major space systems organization, overseeing secure operations across complex, high-technology environments. His role includes directing cybersecurity governance, managing transformation initiatives, and ensuring the protection of critical systems and intellectual property. His experience across global and regional programs enables him to align cybersecurity with both operational reliability and innovation.
Securing Italy’s Aviation and Aerospace Future
Cybersecurity leaders in aviation and aerospace operate in one of the most demanding environments—where operational continuity, national security, and technological innovation converge. These professionals are responsible for protecting sensitive engineering systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling digital transformation across aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, satellite systems, and aerospace services. As Italy continues to advance its position in global aviation and aerospace, these cybersecurity leaders play a central role in safeguarding innovation while maintaining trust, safety, and resilience.