Head of Cyber Security Governance & Architecture Engineering, Terna

Eng. Luigi Ballarano graduated, cum laude, in 2002 in Computer Engineering from the University of Naples Federico II.

In over 20 years of experience, he has implemented complex technological projects and Cyber Security programs, consolidating a significant experience of more than ten years as Security & Cyber Security Senior Manager.

During his professional career, he has developed, managed and coordinated the following Security Operations Rooms of Terna S.p.A.: the Computer Emergency Readiness Team – CERT and the Security Operations Center – SOC H24 7/7. He also had responsibilities in the following central presidium areas at Group level: Cyber Risk Management & Policies, Cyber Security Architectures & Engineering, Cyber Security Assessment & Ethical Hacking, Data Protection & Privacy, Cyber Security Awareness & Cooperation, Cyber Strategy Implementation & OT Security.

He is a member of Advisory Boards, Scientific Committees and Expert Groups relevant in the national and international Cyber Security landscape.

He is the author of publications on Cyber topics, teaches at University Masters (I, II level), and contributes as a speaker to national and international conferences.