Manuel Roccon, Autore presso Red Hot Cyber

Author: Manuel Roccon

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.

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Areas of Expertise Ethical Hacking, Bug Hunting, Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, Security Research, Cybersecurity Communication

Current Positions

IT & Cyber Security Manager – WPR Srl: Manuel Roccon is the strategic lead for the entire IT infrastructure and corporate defense. He proactively oversees Red Teaming activities and extends his role to governance and compliance, conducting internal audits to ensure strict alignment with international frameworks such as NIS2 and IEC 62443. Simultaneously, he drives corporate innovation through continuous research and the implementation of hardware/software solutions for intrusion monitoring.
Technical Writer – Red Hot Cyber: Author of technical articles and analyses on vulnerabilities, cyberattacks, and security tools.
Instructor & Certified Trainer: Since 2023, trainer in Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking at IMI Academy and certified instructor for Cisco Networking Academy.

Core Competencies

Offensive Security & Red Teaming: Expert in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, specialized in attack methodology analysis and threat simulation to strengthen systemic resilience.
ICT Infrastructure: Management of client/server systems, networking, VPS, and web services.
Compliance: Deep knowledge of NIS2, IEC 62443, and the AI Act, ensuring corporate processes align with the latest security standards.
Software Development: Strong experience in C#, PHP, and Python, focusing on custom monitoring tools and complex system integrations.
Attack Monitoring & Analysis: Configuration of control systems to detect threats and anomalous behavior.

Initiatives and Contributions

Public Speaking: Regular speaker at the Red Hot Cyber Conference (2023–2025) and the Digital Security Festival, with presentations focused on web vulnerabilities and OT security.
Research & Community Engagement: Active member of the Technical Committee of Club Bit and researcher for the Red Hot Cyber and HackerHood communities.
Technical Innovation: Creator of Ares Security Box, a proactive defense solution against lateral movement in networks, and Hyper-Monitor for remote monitoring of virtualized infrastructures.

Professional Vision

Manuel Roccon combines deep technical expertise in defensive and offensive security with a strong passion for training. He firmly believes in security awareness as a cornerstone of modern defense, actively promoting a culture of safe digital practices and preparing the next generation of IT professionals.