Marco Balduzzi, Ph.D.

Marco Balduzzi is the Technical Research Lead at Trend Micro, where he has been a key member of the Forward Looking Threat Research (FTR) team since January 2023. His role involves investigating modern technological threats and developing solutions to protect organizations from potential cyber attacks. Balduzzi's work focuses on securing industrial robots and AI systems, as well as understanding the tactics used by cybercriminals.12

Academic Background and Experience

• Education: Balduzzi holds a Ph.D. in system security from Télécom ParisTech and an M.Sc. in computer engineering from the University of Bergamo.
• Professional Journey: He has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, having previously worked as a security engineer and researcher at various organizations, including iSecLab and Emaze Networks. His extensive background includes conducting both offensive and defensive research in cybersecurity.23

Contributions to Cybersecurity

• Research Focus: Balduzzi's research addresses real-world security issues, particularly in industrial settings. He has been involved in projects that analyze vulnerabilities in CNC machines and other critical infrastructure.45
• Public Speaking: He is recognized as a veteran speaker, having delivered over 50 talks at major cybersecurity conferences, thus contributing to the broader security community.26

Community Engagement

In addition to his corporate role, Balduzzi is also the co-founder and president of Berghem-in-the-Middle & No Hat, a nonprofit organization aimed at raising cybersecurity awareness and fostering community engagement within the security field.12