Governance

20 December 2024

The 2022-2026 National Cyber security Strategy is a cornerstone for Italy's cyber resilience and digital protection. The objectives of the national cyber security strategy include: :  Ensuring a high level of security for critical infrastructures, protecting strategic sectors such as energy, transportation, and healthcare.  Strengthening the resilience of public administrations [...]

Governance

20 December 2024

The growing complexity of networks and IT systems requires a coordinated approach to network security at both national and international levels.  With the introduction of the EU Directive 2022/2555, also known as NIS 2, European Union member states are tasked with ensuring a high common level of protection for critical [...]

Governance

20 December 2024

As often highlighted on this blog, cyber security is a strategic priority for the security of the Republic.  At the center of this protective network lies the Cyber Security Core, established within the National Cyber Security Agency (ACN).  It plays a fundamental role in the cyber security area by ensuring [...]

Governance

20 December 2024

CSIRT, an acronym for Computer Security Incident Response Team, is a critical entity in managing cyber security incidents and protecting against cyber threats. It is a specialized unit that intervenes in the event of cyber incidents, providing technical support, coordinating responses, and promoting information sharing among stakeholders.  In Italy, CSIRT [...]

Governance

20 December 2024

On December 2, 2024, the European Council announced a new cyber security package adopted by the Council of the European Union, marking a crucial step toward a safer and more resilient Europe against cyber threats.  This initiative, comprising the Cyber Solidarity Act and a targeted amendment to the Cyber Security [...]

Governance

20 December 2024

The NIS Cooperation Group, established under Article 14 of Directive (EU) 2022/2555, serves as a strategic tool to promote network and system security across the European Union.  Formed with the aim of facilitating strategic cooperation and information exchange among Member States, the group seeks to strengthen trust and promote the [...]

Governance

20 December 2024

Sectoral NIS authorities play a fundamental role in protecting critical infrastructures and ensuring digital resilience in an era of increasing cyber threats.  With the adoption of Legislative Decree No. 138 of September 4, 2024, Italy aligned itself with the European framework for Network and Information Security (NIS 2 Directive), redefining [...]

News

20 December 2024

Artificial intelligence and social media are reshaping the digital world at an unprecedented pace. AI and social media have become a powerful combination to improve user experience and security, but they also raise numerous cyber security issues.  With the support of AI algorithms and advanced machine learning techniques, social media [...]

Guides

19 December 2024

The evolution of artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT offers tremendous opportunities, but it also brings new challenges for cyber security. The use of ChatGPT for communication and data management presents some cyber security risks that cannot be underestimated.   Cyber attacks such as phishing, data theft, and manipulation of sensitive [...]

News

18 December 2024

The Remcos RAT is an advanced malware that has raised concerns within the cyber security community in recent years.   Originally developed by Xiaopeng Zhang as a Remote Administration Tool (RAT) for legitimate purposes. However, has proven to be flexible and powerful enough to be misused by cyber criminals to remotely [...]

Guides

17 December 2024

Water hole phishing, also known as watering hole phishing, is a sophisticated cyber attack technique aimed at compromising the security of specific groups of users.   The target of this type of phishing attack is not an individual, but rather a group that frequently visits online sites, used as traps to [...]

News

16 December 2024

The digital world is evolving rapidly, and cyber security has become one of the most crucial disciplines to protect systems and sensitive data.  Pursuing a degree in cyber security provides technical and analytical skills to tackle cyber threats, safeguard information, and develop security solutions for systems.  With a growing demand [...]