Fausto Marcantoni

Fausto Marcantoni is an Assistant Professor at the University of Camerino, specifically within the School of Science and Technology - Computer Science Section. His academic work focuses on network security, penetration testing, and cybersecurity education. He actively supervises student theses and leads the Laboratorio di Reti di Elaboratori (Computer Networks Laboratory) at the university.

• Contact: fausto.marcantoni@unicam.it | Tel. +39 0737-402105
• Location: Polo Lodovici, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 62032 Camerino, Italy

Research Themes: Marcantoni's research spans cybersecurity, network architecture, digital identity management, and IoT security. He has explored applications in cloud computing, RFID technology, and security-awareness gamification through projects like SEC-GAME. His Google Scholar publications reflect a dual expertise in both computer science and animal nutrition chemistry, though the latter may represent a coincidental namesake.

• Recent cybersecurity trends in his work: Machine Learning for intrusion detection, SDN security monitoring, and federated identity systems
• Key tools: Wireshark, Metasploit, GNS3, and open-source vulnerability platforms

Advising Legacy: Over 15 years, he has supervised dozens of theses on topics ranging from penetration testing frameworks to network virtualization, covering technologies like WebRTC, RFID, and cloud security. Students include Giacomo Belli, Simone Squadroni, Lorenzo Brancaleoni, and many others working on topics like malware analysis, OSINT, and smart contract security.