Stefano Zanero

Stefano Zanero is a Full Professor in the Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering at Politecnico di Milano, Italy, where he teaches Computer Security and Digital Forensics and Cybercrime after earning his PhD in Computer Engineering from the same institution. With over 100 scientific publications, he is a globally recognized authority in cybersecurity research and practice.

His research centers on Malware Analysis, Cyber-Physical Security, and Industrial Control Systems Security, with notable contributions to industrial robot vulnerabilities and behavior-based malware detection systems. His work bridges theoretical security frameworks with real-world applications in critical infrastructure protection.

Dr. Zanero's exceptional contributions have earned him elite recognition:

• IEEE and IEEE Computer Society Senior Membership with Distinguished Lecturer and Distinguished Contributor honors
• ACM Lifetime Senior Membership and Distinguished Speaker designation
• Fellowship in the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)

He actively translates research into industry impact as co-founder and chairman of Secure Network, a leading cybersecurity assessment firm, and co-founder of BankSealer, a machine learning-driven FinTech startup for fraud detection. His extensive international speaking engagements demonstrate ongoing leadership in both academic and professional cybersecurity communities.