Critical infrastructure protection is a growing strategic priority for Italy, as the resilience of essential services increasingly depends on the security of interconnected physical and cyber systems. This topic was at the center of a recent event organized by CybersecItalia, bringing together key actors from institutions, academia, and industry.
The discussion involved several prominent figures of the national security ecosystem. Alongside Roberto Setola, who stressed the need for a systemic and cooperative approach to resilience, the panel included Bruno Frattasi, Director General of the Agenzia per la Cybersicurezza Nazionale, who highlighted the role of national coordination in preventing and responding to cyber threats.
Also contributing was Prefect Lamberto Giannini, emphasizing the importance of public security and law enforcement in protecting critical infrastructures, and Alessandro Profumo, who underlined the role of industry and technological innovation in strengthening national resilience.
The event took place in Rome, a central hub for institutional dialogue on security and strategic policy, further reinforcing the importance of collaboration among different stakeholders.
The current scenario is shaped by three key drivers: the growing role of artificial intelligence, the intensification of geopolitical tensions, and the need for stronger public security frameworks. AI is emerging as a double-edged tool—enhancing capabilities for monitoring, prevention, and response, while also introducing new vulnerabilities and expanding the attack surface.
In this context, effective protection of critical infrastructures relies on structured cooperation between institutions, operators, and research centers, supported by information sharing and advanced predictive tools.
The discussion ultimately highlighted that resilience today requires an integrated and coordinated approach. As noted by Professor Setola, only through strong collaboration across all sectors can Italy effectively address the complexity of emerging threats and ensure the continuity of essential services.
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