Advisor at Ministry of Defense - Defense Innovation General Office - UGID
Mattia Siciliano, Adjunct Faculty Member at Luiss Business School, is an expert in cybersecurity and digital innovation with over 15 years of experience. He supports the digital transformation of organizations by combining cutting-edge digital solutions with a constant focus on enhancing the customer experience.
He holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering and a Master’s in Cybersecurity, and has developed strong expertise in cybersecurity management. Mattia has designed and led digital strategies across a wide range of sectors, including Government, Public Administration, Defense, Financial Services, Technology, and Energy. He has successfully operated on an international level in Europe, the Gulf countries (GCC), and Asia.
Recognized for his ability to assist executives of global companies in managing digital and technological risks both strategically and operationally, he currently serves as a Strategic Advisor to the Italian Ministry of Defense – General Office for Innovation (UGID) and as President of the Cyber Threat Intelligence and Cyber Warfare Commission at the Italian Society of Intelligence (SOCINT).
Mattia has held various roles in international consulting firms such as EY and KPMG and is the co-founder of innovative startups in the fields of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (DeepCyber, Versy, Exacorp, Able, and Genogra).
Thanks to the combination of strategic consulting and academic experience, Mattia works to bridge the gap between technological innovation and real-world applications, promoting a secure and growth-oriented digital future.