Professional Title and Role
Luca de Angelis currently serves as Head of Sector and Advisor in the Markets and Payment Systems Directorate at Banca d'Italia. His role specifically involves leadership of the TIBER-IT sector, a framework dedicated to threat-led penetration testing aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and operational resilience within Italy’s financial market infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass managing cyber and operational resilience strategies for the Italian financial system, addressing vulnerabilities and enforcing robust defense mechanisms aligned with regulatory standards such as the European Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
Domain Expertise and Industry Experience
With more than 15 years of experience in the IT sector, Luca de Angelis has held diverse roles including software designer, IT consultant, analyst, and field engineer, progressing to specialized roles in information security, cybersecurity, and IT risk management. His expertise spans multiple industries — defense & space, telecommunications, public sector, and financial/banking — reflecting a comprehensive understanding of complex technological environments and risk profiles.
At Banca d’Italia, his work integrates strategic oversight of cyber risk supervision, particularly in the context of payment systems and market infrastructure security, reinforcing the institution's mandate to ensure financial stability. He is actively involved in threat intelligence, red teaming exercises, and the coordination of cybersecurity protocols in cooperation with both public and private sector stakeholders.
Contributions and Activities at Banca d’Italia
Luca de Angelis has notably contributed to Banca d’Italia’s publications and events related to cybersecurity, including coordination of landmark projects such as:
- The publication and coordination of the Markets, Infrastructures, Payment Systems (MISP) series, particularly focusing on cybersecurity service market structures, threat intelligence, and red teaming in Italy’s financial sector.
- Active participation and contribution to speeches and workshops on cybersecurity resilience within the financial system, including credit risk assessments leveraging machine learning techniques relevant to cyber risk mitigation.
- Contribution to Banca d’Italia’s leadership in hosting international conferences such as the SDMX Global Conference and the Public Finance Workshop, which discuss data intelligence and public sector economics, implicitly supporting the cyber resilience agenda.
- Engagement in the implementation and dissemination of TIBER-IT guidelines, a pioneering framework for adversary simulation and penetration testing endorsed by the European Union’s ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity).
Educational Background and Academic Qualifications
Luca de Angelis holds a Ph.D. in Statistical Methodology for Scientific Research from the University of Bologna (2007-2010). His academic foundation supports his analytical approach to cybersecurity risk assessment and operational resilience within financial infrastructures. Notably, he is recognized as a well-rounded IT professional with broad competence, further evidenced by affiliations with academic and research institutions.
Relevant Publications and Research
While primarily focused on his advisory and leadership role at Banca d’Italia, Luca de Angelis maintains a profile of scholarly contributions, including participation in research on cybersecurity, operational risk, and economic impact assessment related to the Italian banking sector’s infrastructure. His involvement includes:
- Coordination and authorship within Banca d’Italia’s Markets, Infrastructures, Payment Systems publications.
- Contributions to empirical studies on cybersecurity threat modeling, cyber risk metrics, and financial market infrastructure protection.
- Participation in interdisciplinary workshops combining cybersecurity with economic policy and financial stability considerations.
Noteworthy Skills and Professional Attributes
- Cybersecurity supervision and risk management: Proven ability to oversee complex information security projects and operational risk frameworks within a central banking environment.
- Strategic leadership in cyber resilience initiatives, specifically the TIBER-IT program, recognized as a cornerstone in Eurozone financial cybersecurity.
- Consulting and advisory expertise spanning multiple technology and security domains.
- Collaborative liaison with European and international cybersecurity agencies, driving integration of cyber defense frameworks.
- Technical proficiency derived from extensive practical roles in IT infrastructure, software design, and cybersecurity operations.
This profile emphasizes Luca de Angelis as a pivotal figure within Banca d’Italia’s cyber resilience and operational risk landscape. His blend of technical experience, academic rigor, and strategic leadership directly supports Banca d’Italia’s mission to safeguard the Italian financial system’s integrity in the face of escalating cyber threats.
