Red Hot Cyber
Cybersecurity, Cybercrime News and Vulnerability Analysis

Editorial Team

Red Hot Cyber is an online magazine dedicated to technology and cybersecurity, created by an editorial team composed of cybersecurity and digital experts. The sharing of information is promoted as a fundamental tool to increase risk awareness and improve knowledge of digital topics, also thanks to an active community of specialists who collaborate on scientific dissemination projects.

Pietro Melillo
954 articles (902 articles italiano, 52 articles inglese)
954 articles
902 italiano, 52 inglese
Head of the Dark Lab group. A Computer Engineer specialised in Cyber Security with a deep passion for Hacking and technology, currently CISO of WURTH Italia, he was responsible for Cyber Threat Intelligence & Dark Web analysis services at IBM, carries out research and teaching activities on Cyber Threat Intelligence topics at the University of Sannio, as a Ph.D, author of scientific papers and development of tools to support cybersecurity activities. Leads the CTI Team "RHC DarkLab"
Areas of Expertise: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Ransomware, National Security, Training
Agostino Pellegrino
817 articles (810 articles italiano, 7 articles inglese)
817 articles
810 italiano, 7 inglese
He is a freelancer, teacher and expert in Computer Forensics, Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking and Network Management. He has collaborated with leading educational institutions internationally and has practiced teaching and mentorship in advanced Offensive Security techniques for NATO obtaining major awards from the U.S. Government. His motto is "Study. Always."
Areas of Expertise: Cybersecurity architecture, Threat intelligence, Digital forensics, Offensive security, Incident response & SOAR, Malware analysis, Compliance & frameworks
Sandro Sana
761 articles (751 articles italiano, 10 articles inglese)
761 articles
751 italiano, 10 inglese
CISO, Head of Cybersecurity Eurosystem Group. Member of the Red Hot Cyber Dark Lab team and director of the Red Hot Cyber Podcast. He has worked in Information Technology since 1990 and specialized in Cybersecurity since 2014 (CEH - CIH - CISSP - CSIRT Manager - CTI Expert). Speaker at SMAU 2017 and SMAU 2018, lecturer for SMAU Academy & ITS, and member of ISACA. He is also a member of the Scientific Committee of the national Competence Center Cyber 4.0, where he contributes to the strategic direction of research, training, and innovation activities in the cybersecurity. author of the book "IL FUTURO PROSSIMO"
Areas of Expertise: Cyber Threat Intelligence, NIS2, Security Governance & Compliance, CSIRT & Crisis Management, Research, Disclosure, and Cyber Culture
Silvia Felici
651 articles (645 articles italiano, 6 articles inglese)
651 articles
645 italiano, 6 inglese
Security Advisor for Red Hot Cyber, specializing in open-source technologies and supply chain security. As a Network Operations Specialist at FiberCop S.p.A., he has extensive experience in securing and managing complex networks, actively contributing to the promotion and protection of Italy’s digital ecosystem.
Areas of Expertise: Network Operations, Open Source, Supply Chain Security, Technological Innovation, Operating Systems.
Massimiliano Brolli
342 articles (333 articles italiano, 9 articles inglese)
342 articles
333 italiano, 9 inglese
Responsible for the RED Team of a large Telecommunications company and 4G/5G cyber security labs. He has held managerial positions ranging from ICT Risk Management to software engineering to teaching in university master's programs.
Areas of Expertise: Bug Hunting, Red Team, Cyber Intelligence & Threat Analysis, Disclosure, Cyber Warfare and Geopolitics, Ethical Hacking
Luca Vinciguerra
294 articles (291 articles italiano, 3 articles inglese)
294 articles
291 italiano, 3 inglese
Areas of Expertise: Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Machine Learning & Deep Learning Specialist, Python Developer
Manuel Roccon
190 articles (189 articles italiano, 1 articles inglese)
190 articles
189 italiano, 1 inglese
I began my career working in ICT research and implementation and application development. In order to add security aspects to these fields, a few years ago I added skills related to offensive security (OSCP), also dealing with security analysis and pentesting in many organizations.
Areas of Expertise: Ethical Hacking, Bug Hunting, Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, Security Research, Cybersecurity Communication
Luca Galuppi
128 articles (126 articles italiano, 2 articles inglese)
128 articles
126 italiano, 2 inglese
A lifelong technology enthusiast. I have been working in the IT field for over 15 years. I have particular experience in Firewall and Networking and deal with Network Design and IT Architectures on a daily basis. I currently serve as Senior IT Engineer and PM for an IT Consulting and Services company.
Areas of Expertise: Firewalls, Networking, Network Design, IT Architectures, IT Services
Olivia Terragni
99 articles (92 articles italiano, 7 articles inglese)
99 articles
92 italiano, 7 inglese
Author, former journalist, graduated in Economic History - Literature and Philosophy - and then in Architecture - great infrastructure - she deepened her studies in Network Economy and Information Economics, concluded with a Master in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics and a Master in Philosophy and Digital Governance. She is passionate about technological innovation and complex systems and their management in the field of security and their sustainability in international contexts. Criminalist. Optimistic sailor. https://www.redhotcyber.com/post/author/olivia-terragni/
Areas of Expertise: Geopolitics, Intelligence, Hybrid Threats, Disclosure
Daniela Farina
80 articles (78 articles italiano, 2 articles inglese)
80 articles
78 italiano, 2 inglese
A humanist by vocation, he works in cybersecurity by profession. He works as a risk analyst at FiberCop S.p.a.
Areas of Expertise: Cyberpsicology, Philosophy, Counseling, Coaching, Digital Wellbeing, Digital Ethics, Risk Analisys
RHC Dark Lab
79 articles (57 articles italiano, 22 articles inglese)
79 articles
57 italiano, 22 inglese
RHC Dark Lab is a group of experts from the Red Hot Cyber community dedicated to Cyber Threat Intelligence led by Pietro Melillo. Participating in the collective, Sandro Sana, Alessio Stefan, Raffaela Crisci, Vincenzo Di Lello, Edoardo Faccioli. Their mission is to spread knowledge about cyber threats to improve the country's awareness and digital defences, involving not only specialists in the field but also ordinary people. The aim is to disseminate Cyber Threat Intelligence concepts to anticipate threats.
Luca Stivali
60 articles (56 articles italiano, 4 articles inglese)
60 articles
56 italiano, 4 inglese
Cyber Security Enthusiast and entrepreneur in the IT industry for 25 years, expert in network design and management of complex IT systems. Passion for a proactive approach to cyber security: understanding how and what to protect yourself from is crucial.
Areas of Expertise: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Architecture, Awareness
Carlo Denza
51 articles (48 articles italiano, 3 articles inglese)
51 articles
48 italiano, 3 inglese
He attended the Computer Science course at Federico II University in Naples, contributing to the development of Java software applications for the healthcare sector. He is dedicated to technical writing and dissemination in the field of ICT and cybersecurity. As a correspondent for Red Hot Cyber, he follows the evolution of the national and international technological landscape by participating in major industry events, reporting on emerging trends in digital innovation and cybersecurity.
Areas of Expertise: History of Information Technology, Awareness, Dissemination, Submitted by Red Hot Cyber
Carolina Vivianti
45 articles (43 articles italiano, 2 articles inglese)
45 articles
43 italiano, 2 inglese
Carolina Vivianti is an independent cybersecurity consultant/advisor with experience in the tech and security sectors. She has worked as a Security Advisor for Ford EU/Ford Motor Company and Vodafone, and studied at Sapienza University of Rome.
Areas of Expertise: Cybersecurity, IT Risk Management, Security Advisory, Threat Analysis, Data Protection, Cloud Security, Compliance & Governance
Alessio Stefan
39 articles (24 articles italiano, 15 articles inglese)
39 articles
24 italiano, 15 inglese
Member of the Dark Lab group. Love the red color.