Italy’s telecommunications sector forms the backbone of national connectivity, supporting government services, financial systems, industrial automation, and consumer communications. As telecom operators and technology providers expand into 5G, IoT, and cloud-native architectures, cybersecurity has become a foundational pillar rather than a supporting function. Security leaders in this sector must protect highly distributed infrastructures, manage regulatory obligations, and enable innovation without introducing unacceptable risk. The following CISOs and cybersecurity leaders stand out for building resilient, scalable, and forward-looking security programs across Italy’s telecommunications landscape.
Giuseppe Massa — National Cybersecurity Officer, Cisco Systems Italy
Giuseppe Massa leads cybersecurity strategic engagement for Cisco in Italy, working closely with government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprise organizations to strengthen national cyber resilience. With more than two decades of experience designing enterprise and defense-grade security architectures, he brings deep expertise in secure network design, governance, and regulatory compliance. His work focuses on aligning cybersecurity strategy with institutional and business objectives, helping organizations adopt modern security models while navigating evolving national and European cybersecurity frameworks.
Andrea Cecchetti — Chief Information Security Officer, WSENSE
Andrea Cecchetti is responsible for developing and executing the cybersecurity strategy at WSENSE, a company pioneering underwater communication technologies. His role includes overseeing enterprise security governance, managing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting innovation in highly specialized and mission-critical environments. He leads security operations, incident response readiness, and awareness initiatives, ensuring that security remains integrated into both engineering and operational workflows as the organization expands globally.
Matteo Corsi — Chief Information Security Officer, Retelit
Matteo Corsi brings a business-oriented approach to cybersecurity leadership at Retelit, combining technical expertise with governance, compliance, and transformation experience. His background spans risk management, ERP transformation, regulatory compliance, and security program implementation across international environments. He focuses on embedding security into business processes, deploying controls such as data loss prevention, identity governance, and risk frameworks that protect critical infrastructure while supporting digital transformation initiatives.
Pietro Giuliano Greco — Chief Information Technology Officer & Chief Information Security Officer, Gruppo Distribuzione SPA
Pietro Giuliano Greco oversees both information technology and cybersecurity strategy, ensuring that security is embedded into the organization’s operational and innovation roadmap. He manages infrastructure, governance, and compliance across international operations while aligning cybersecurity with broader business priorities. His leadership integrates security into ICT service management, project delivery, and technology innovation, ensuring that security functions as a strategic enabler rather than an operational constraint.
Maurizio Imperadore — Head of Cybersecurity Team, Connect S.p.A.
Maurizio Imperadore leads cybersecurity initiatives at Connect S.p.A., bringing extensive experience in network engineering, infrastructure security, and enterprise deployment projects. His background includes designing secure network architectures, implementing firewall and virtualization solutions, and managing infrastructure security for complex environments. His hands-on expertise ensures that cybersecurity controls are tightly integrated into network operations, strengthening resilience and operational continuity.
Luca Greco — Chief Information Security Officer & Cybersecurity Marketing Manager, Italtel
Luca Greco leads cybersecurity strategy at Italtel, where he is responsible for governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and enterprise security architecture. His career spans technical engineering, consulting, and leadership roles, giving him a comprehensive understanding of enterprise and telecommunications security environments. He focuses on aligning cybersecurity strategy with business objectives, strengthening risk management capabilities, and fostering a security-first culture across the organization.
Paolo Grosso — Business Unit Director, Cybersecurity, STT Servizi Telematici Telefonici
Paolo Grosso leads cybersecurity business operations at STT Servizi Telematici Telefonici, bringing more than two decades of experience in infrastructure security, threat intelligence, and risk management. His expertise includes designing security architectures, managing vulnerability assessments, and deploying advanced monitoring and analytics platforms. His leadership strengthens cybersecurity capabilities across enterprise and telecommunications environments, supporting secure digital transformation.
Antonio Andrea Rao — Chief Information Security Officer / Enterprise Architect & Standard, Sielte S.p.A.
Antonio Andrea Rao leads cybersecurity and enterprise architecture initiatives at Sielte S.p.A., where his responsibilities combine security leadership with governance, compliance, and technical standards development. He focuses on improving security maturity, aligning cybersecurity strategy with regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001 and NIS2, and supporting enterprise-wide security transformation. His dual role enables him to ensure that security architecture and operational execution remain aligned across complex technical environments.
Fabio Mauri — Head of Technology Operations and Cybersecurity, Paradox Engineering
Fabio Mauri oversees cybersecurity, ICT operations, and DevOps initiatives at Paradox Engineering, ensuring the resilience and security of IoT platforms and enterprise systems. His leadership spans SOC operations, forensic analysis, incident response, and infrastructure security, supporting both internal systems and customer-facing technologies. His ability to bridge operations, infrastructure, and security enables secure innovation in connected and IoT-driven environments.
Luca Piccinelli — Chief Cyber Security & Privacy Officer, Huawei
Luca Piccinelli leads cybersecurity and privacy strategy at Huawei in Italy, working closely with national institutions, telecom providers, and enterprise partners. His responsibilities include overseeing cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement while supporting the secure deployment of telecommunications infrastructure and digital platforms. His career spans telecommunications, defense, and national infrastructure projects, bringing a strategic perspective to cybersecurity leadership.
Securing Italy’s Networks of Networks
Italy’s telecommunications landscape is evolving fast, with 5G deployment, IoT expansion, and cloud-driven transformation redefining how connectivity supports national and economic infrastructure. The leaders featured here demonstrate the ability to secure highly distributed, mission-critical environments while enabling innovation and operational scale. Their leadership ensures that telecommunications providers and technology companies can maintain resilience, trust, and regulatory alignment as digital infrastructure becomes increasingly central to Italy’s future.