What an incredible week at the European Cybersecurity Challenge 2024 ! We are Vice-European Champions with an amazing second place, after an incredible battle involving 37 teams won by Team Germany (really kudos!) and a great third place of Team Poland (which will be hosting next year's edition in Warsaw). TeamItaly gave an outstanding performance, thanks to the amazing group guided by Mario Polino and Emilio Coppa, who made a really fantastic training work.
I was personally really honored to be part of the trainers (together with Lorenzo Pisu and other super talented folks ) who supported the team and contributed to this fantastic result. This is the result of years of hard work of an entire community of incredibly talented people, universities, schools and enthusiasts, who represent one of the (many) excellences that our country has to offer.
This is also shown by the incredible organization of this event, provided by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), Cybersecurity National Lab and Agenzia per la Cybersicurezza Nazionale , who set a new standard for the next years to come.
We built an incredible community of talent, reciprocal respect, friendship and cooperation, both at National and European levels.
One last personal note: receiving a medal wearing the jersey of my country was one of the greatest honors and best moments of my career and personal life. A big, incredible thanks to those who gave me this opportunity.
Pwn the world!