Teaching
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching activity focuses on connecting academic foundations with operational cybersecurity practice. I work with students, professionals, and executive audiences to move beyond abstract models and understand how adversarial ecosystems, threat intelligence processes, and enterprise security programs operate in real environments.
The common thread across my teaching, supervision, and mentoring activity is the translation of complex cybersecurity topics into structured, evidence-based learning paths: from Cyber Threat Intelligence and dark web analysis to ransomware ecosystems, incident response, vulnerability management, and security governance.
Academic Appointments
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Industry Lecturer – Master’s in Cybersecurity and Privacy (02/2023 - Present)
- Design and deliver advanced academic modules on Cyber Threat Intelligence, ransomware ecosystems, and dark web intelligence.
- Integrate CTI frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the cyber kill chain with real-world datasets and practical analysis workflows.
- Develop intelligence-driven exercises focused on threat actor profiling, infrastructure mapping, incident response, and threat hunting.
University of Sannio
Lecturer & Ph.D. Researcher
- Deliver academic modules focused on ransomware ecosystems, dark web intelligence, and intelligence-driven detection and response.
- Develop research-oriented material that connects academic theory with enterprise CTI operations.
- Co-supervise thesis work on Cyber Threat Intelligence platforms, data leak detection, adversary simulation, ransomware analysis, and attack surface intelligence.
Ph.D. Research
| Academic Path | Thesis Title |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Cyber Threat Intelligence | Ecosystem Dynamics and Structural Resilience of the Ransomware Economy |
Thesis Co-Supervision
| Academic Year | Student | Thesis Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/2023 | Raffaela Crisci | DARK WEB MONITOR: Evolution of a Threat Intelligence Platform for Monitoring the Dark Web to Intercept Data Leakage |
| 2022/2023 | Valerio Cammarota | Design and Implementation of a Threat Intelligence Platform for the Analysis of the Ransomware Phenomenon |
| 2022/2023 | Giulio Santabarbara | Evolution of the Ransomware Phenomenon: Analysis of the Cybergangs Business Model |
| 2022/2023 | Michele Nuzzo | Cyber Attacks Detection from Adversary Simulation Tools |
| 2022/2023 | Luca Ciarlo | Development and Implementation of Deepye: A Threat Intelligence Platform for Attack Surface Analysis |
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Cybersecurity Thesis & Internship Collaboration with Würth Italia (2026 - Present)
Through my role as Chief Information Security Officer at Würth Italia, I support thesis and internship activities involving students from the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. These projects are developed within an enterprise cybersecurity context and focus on applied topics such as security governance, cyber risk management, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and secure digital transformation.
The objective is to expose students to real organizational challenges while maintaining a structured academic approach, helping them connect university-level learning with practical cybersecurity operations.
Thesis & Internship Supervision
| Academic Year | Student | Thesis / Internship Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | Nicole Bortolotti | To be defined |
University of Trento
Cybersecurity Thesis & Internship Collaboration with Würth Italia (2026 - Present)
I also support students from the University of Trento who start internship and thesis activities at Würth Italia on cybersecurity-related topics. These initiatives combine academic research, professional mentoring, and practical exposure to enterprise security processes.
Typical areas of work include Cyber Threat Intelligence, security awareness, attack surface analysis, governance and compliance, security operations, and the application of structured methodologies to real-world cyber risk scenarios.
Thesis & Internship Supervision
| Academic Year | Student | Thesis / Internship Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Federico Gonzalez | To be defined |
| 2025/2026 | David Brugnara | To be defined |
| 2025/2026 | Francesco Mario Boldrin | To be defined |
IUSI Corporate University (Ferrara, Italy)
Cyber Security Instructor (10/2022 - 10/2024)
- Designed and delivered advanced training programs in cybersecurity and Cyber Threat Intelligence, including incident response, threat analysis, and offensive security fundamentals.
- Supervised students on applied cybersecurity projects, combining academic rigor with practical threat intelligence and penetration testing workflows.
- Developed hands-on labs focused on emerging threats, attack techniques, vulnerability assessment, and defensive strategies.