Stefano Mele

Stefano Mele is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Foggia, specializing in 'Cyberspace Law and Policies for National Security' within the Faculty of Security Law. He concurrently holds academic fellowships at the Department of Legal Studies at Università Bocconi (Cybersecurity Chair) and the Faculty of Law at the University of Milan (Legal Informatics and Advanced Legal Informatics Chairs). As a prominent figure in cybersecurity governance, he serves as President of the ICT Authority of the Republic of San Marino. Additionally, he leads critical cybersecurity initiatives: President of the Cyber Security Commission at the Italian Atlantic Committee, President of AMCHAM’s 'Working Group on Cybersecurity,' and member of Assolombarda’s 'Steering Committee Cyber Security.'

His professional recognitions include participation in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP, 2020) and Forbes’ global ranking of top cyber policy experts (2014). His expertise spans legal frameworks for cybersecurity, digital policy development, and transnational cyber governance. He actively contributes to shaping cybersecurity strategies through multilateral engagements and industry collaborations.

Stefano Mele’s advisory roles and institutional memberships reflect his dual academic and policy influence. His work bridges legal academia with practical cybersecurity challenges, emphasizing national security, digital sovereignty, and international cooperation in cyberspace.