Cataldo Basile

Cataldo Basile is an Associate Professor in the Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he is a member of the College of Computer, Film and Mechatronics Engineering. He serves as Course Coordinator for the Master's Degree in Cybersecurity Engineering and teaches courses such as Software Network Security, Hacking Techniques, Cryptography, and Security Verification and Testing across multiple programs including Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Quantum Engineering.

His research interests span a broad spectrum of cybersecurity domains, with a strong focus on automotive cybersecurity, confidential computing, cloud-native security, and threat modelling. He actively leads and contributes to research projects involving quantum-resistant cryptography, ISO-21434 compliance, and self-assessment tools for automotive cybersecurity resilience. Cataldo is a core member of the TORSEC - Security Group (DAUIN), and supervises several PhD students working on cutting-edge topics like Trusted Execution Environments and automatic cyber risk analysis.

Recent publications highlight his work in automotive cybersecurity verification using retrieval-augmented generation, rule-based OT threat modelling, intent-based security for cloud networks, and threat analysis of C-ITS. His research bridges academic innovation with industrial applications through numerous commercial research contracts and sponsorships.

• Scientific Director, CyberChallenge.IT Program (2023–2025)
• Scientific Manager, Multiple commercial research projects (2021–2025)
• Research Group Member, Q-FENCE (2025–2028), EU-funded quantum-resistant cryptography initiative
• Patent Holder, Methodology for identifying protected assets in binary files

Cataldo Basile leads a vibrant research ecosystem involving PhD supervision, student teams like pwnthem0le, and collaborations with industry partners such as REPLY, Drivesec, and aizoOn. He also oversees sponsored initiatives like m0lecon, a computer security conference and CTF competition, fostering practical cybersecurity education and innovation.