Federico M.

Federico M. is a Senior Security Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he focuses on secure hardware and foundational firmware technologies. He has extensive experience in the field of computer security, having been involved since 2005. His work spans various domains, including offensive and defensive research on web applications, network protocols, and embedded systems, among others. Federico's research has been recognized in prominent media outlets like Bloomberg, Wired, and MIT Technology Review.1

Professional Background

• Current Position: Senior Security Engineer at AWS (since January 2023)
• Previous Roles:
  • Research Expert at Huawei AI4Sec Research Team (March 2022 - January 2023)
  • Senior Researcher at Trend Micro (July 2016 - February 2022)
  • Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Milano (April 2014 - June 2016)

Federico holds a Master of Science and has contributed to academic research, focusing on topics such as malware analysis, banking fraud detection, and security visualization. He has also received the Dimitris N. Chorafas Foundation Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to computer science and telecommunications.1

Skills and Expertise

• Languages: Fluent in Italian and English
• Research Interests: Cybersecurity threats, anomaly detection algorithms, machine learning for malware analysis

Federico M. continues to be an influential figure in cybersecurity, leveraging his academic background and industry experience to address emerging security challenges.12