More on Cybersecurity

 Italy – L’Agenzia per la Cybersicurezza Nazionale (ACN)

The National Cybersecurity Agency (with a little translation practice)

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/home

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/en/home

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/chi-siamo

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/en/chi-siamo

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/pnrr

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/en/pnrr

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/en/l-ocsi

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/cloud

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/en/cloud

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/en/csirt-italia

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/ncc-italia

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/en/ncc-italia

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/ncc-italia/chi-siamo

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/en/ncc-italia/chi-siamo

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/en/l-ocsi

https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agenzia_per_la_cybersicurezza_nazionale

https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2026/10/lagenzia-per-la-cybersicurezza-nel-2026-gia-piu-attacchi-che-in-tutto-lanno-scorso-7d389322-234b-41ed-943f-676d313edfea.html

https://www.corriere.it/tecnologia/26_ottobre_13/cyberattacchi-in-italia-gia-3-271-eventi-nei-primi-nove-mesi-del-2026-superato-il-dato-dell-intero-2025-92f2ad7b-b022-46e3-b58f-1458edb9exlk.shtml

https://www.esteri.it/it/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2026/10/la-farnesina-respinge-nuovi-tentativi-di-attacchi-informatici-al-proprio-sito-e-alle-infrastrutture-nazionali/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agenzia_per_la_Cybersicurezza_Nazionale#:~:text=The%20Agenzia%20per%20la%20Cybersicurezza,82%20of%2014%20June%202021.

https://www.insic.it/privacy-e-sicurezza/information-security/al-via-lagenzia-per-la-cybersicurezza-nazionale/

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/en/w/cybersecurity-italy-a-model-country-for-the-itu#:~:text=Italy%20is%20a%20model%20country,Global%20Cybersecurity%20Index%202024%20report.

https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/w/cyber-security-2025.-oltre-l-adeguamento-normativo-sicurezza-e-competitivita

https://www.cybersecurity360.it/news/acn-a-ottobre-preoccupa-la-persistenza-di-esposizioni-di-dati-in-pa-telco-e-finanza/

https://innovationhub.confindustria.it/cybersecurity-le-minacce-emergenti-per-il-2025-dallultimo-report-di-acn/

https://innovationhub.confindustria.it/categoria_news_eventi/cybersecurity/

https://confindustriatoscanacentroecosta.it/cybersicurezza-nuovi-obblighi-e-controlli/

https://www.confindustriabrescia.it/contenuto/cyber-minacce-come-nascono-e-come-non-le-vediamo-arrivare-14028?from=SITE

https://cybersecurity.leonardo.com/en/cyber-security-resilience

https://arcasafe.eu/italia-sotto-attacco-istituzioni-e-imprese-nel-mirino-di-hacker-senza-scrupoli/

https://www.agi.it/estero/news/2020-01-05/cyber_attacco_ministero_esteri_austria-6832405/

https://www.edoardolimone.com/2025/05/06/il-caso-acn-e-la-cyber-dignita/

https://www.edoardolimone.com/2025/04/09/tra-data-breach-e-comunicazioni-imbarazzanti/

https://www.ilpost.it/2025/05/05/agitazione-sindacale-agenzia-cybersicurezza-nazionale/

https://www.startmag.it/cybersecurity/quello-strano-silenzio-dei-cyber-esperti-acn/

https://www.ictsecuritymagazine.com/notizie/cybersicurezza-2025/

European Union

https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/cybersecurity-policies

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/cybersecurity/

European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)

https://www.enisa.europa.eu/

https://www.enisa.europa.eu/about-enisa/who-we-are

https://european-union.europa.eu/institutions-law-budget/institutions-and-bodies/search-all-eu-institutions-and-bodies/european-union-agency-cybersecurity-enisa_it#:~:text=L'ENISA%20contribuisce%20alla%20politica,prepararsi%20alle%20future%20sfide%20informatiche.

https://european-union.europa.eu/institutions-law-budget/institutions-and-bodies/search-all-eu-institutions-and-bodies/european-union-agency-cybersecurity-enisa_en

https://www.enisa.europa.eu/audience/national-eu-authorities see linked sections

https://www.enisa.europa.eu/audience/private-sector see linked sections

https://www.enisa.europa.eu/audience/citizens see linked sections

https://www.enisa.europa.eu/news see linked sections

https://www.enisa.europa.eu/about-enisa/what-we-do see linked sections

https://www.interface-eu.org/publications/enisa-fit-for-purpose  ?

NATO

https://www.nato.int/en/what-we-do/deterrence-and-defence/cyber-defence

https://ccdcoe.org/

https://shape.nato.int/news-archive/2025/exercise-cyber-coalition--natos-flagship-cyber-defence-exercise--concludes-in-estonia#:~:text=The%202025%20edition%20tested%20cyber,operations%2C%20targeting%20a%20NATO%20mission.

https://www.cybersecurity360.it/cybersecurity-nazionale/nato-svolta-storica-per-la-cyber-difesa-tra-cooperazione-industriale-e-integrazione-tra-civile-e-militare/

https://www.ncia.nato.int/about-us/service-portfolio/nato-cyber-security-centre

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/16/russian-cyber-attacks-against-nato-states-up-by-25-in-a-year-analysis-finds

https://ilmanifesto.it/la-nato-valuta-cyber-attacchi-preventivi

United Nations

https://www.un.org/counterterrorism/en/cybersecurity

global

https://itif.org/publications/2025/08/01/from-trade-deals-to-trojan-horses-chinas-expanding-digital-aggression-on-europe/

https://www.cisa.gov/topics/cyber-threats-and-advisories/nation-state-cyber-actors/china

https://www.friendsofeurope.org/insights/critical-thinking-the-digital-battlefield-eu-china-cybersecurity-diplomacy-in-the-21st-century-part-ii/

https://northwave-cybersecurity.com/article/russias-hybrid-threats-to-europes-businesses

https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-thinks-the-unthinkable-retaliating-against-russia-nato-cyber-hybrid/

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/10/03/russian-hybrid-threats-council-prolongs-restrictive-measures-by-another-year/

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/13/cyber-russia-statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-european-union-denouncing-russia-s-malicious-cyber-ecosystem-targeting-the-eu-its-member-states-and-international-partners/

https://www.eunews.it/en/2026/07/13/eu-sanctions-against-russia-over-malicious-cyber-activities/

https://www.politico.eu/article/chinese-hackers-targeted-shipping-in-at-least-seven-eu-countries-cyber-agency-warns/

https://www.friendsofeurope.org/insights/critical-thinking-the-digital-battlefield-eu-china-cybersecurity-diplomacy-in-the-21st-century-part-ii/

 

Some official and unofficial Italian sports ambassadors

Jannik Sinner’s role since 2024

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner was officially appointed as an Ambassador of Italian Sports Diplomacy by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI).

The key details of his appointment include:

• The Designation: His official title is "Ambasciatore della Diplomazia dello Sport" (Ambassador of Sports Diplomacy).
• The Presenter: The honor was conferred by Antonio Tajani, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a ceremony held at the Farnesina (the headquarters of MAECI in Rome).
• The Occasion: The title was given to him on January 31, 2024, immediately following his historic victory at the Australian Open and his leading role in Italy's Davis Cup triumph.
• The Mission: In this role, Sinner represents Italian values, dedication, and sportsmanship on the global stage, using his international platform to promote the nation's image worldwide. Tajani remarked that the title is the right recognition for an athlete who "keeps the name of Italy high with commitment and sacrifice"

https://gazzettadiplomatica.it/jannik-sinner-nominato-ambasciatore-della-diplomazia-dello-sport-alla-farnesina/

https://italoamericano.org/sinner-wins/

https://www.fitp.it/Federazione/News/Attivita-federali/Sinner-nominato-ambasciatore-della-diplomazia-dello-Sport

https://www.fitp.it/Federazione/News/Attivita-federali/Sinner-nominato-ambasciatore-della-diplomazia-dello-Sport

The official and unofficial Italian sports ambassadors include top athletes, historic legends, and sports organizations who represent the country internationally. The official titles are designated by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) as part of its Sports Diplomacy initiative, alongside specific event ambassadors for the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

 Official Sports Diplomacy Ambassadors

These athletes and institutions were officially appointed by the Italian government to promote the "Made in Italy" brand, international cooperation, and athletic excellence globally.

September 2026 Inductees (Water Sports & Athletics Focus)

• Luna Rossa Sailing Team (Represented by CEO Max Sirena, Alice Linussi, and Ruggero Tita)
• Italian Women's Paralympic Sitting Volleyball Team
• Sara Curtis (Swimming)
• Chiara Pellacani (Diving)
• Dariya Derkach (Triple Jump)
• Arianna Bridi (Open Water Swimming)
• Marta Maggetti (Sailing)
• Alessandra Sensini (Sailing)
• Caterina Banti (Sailing)
• Antonio Squizzato (Para-Sailing)

May & Mid-2026 Inductees (Motorsport and Summer Sports)

• Francesco Bagnaia (MotoGP)
• Valentino Rossi (MotoGP Legend)
• Marco Bezzecchi (MotoGP)
• Giacomo Agostini  and Max Biaggi (Motorsport Legends)
• Gregorio Paltrinieri (Swimming)
• Vincenzo Nibali (Cycling)
• Filippo Volandri (Tennis, Davis Cup Captain)
• Andy Diaz Hernandez (Triple Jump)
• Federazione Medico Sportiva Italiana (FMSI) (The first medical-scientific sports institution awarded the title)

Continuing / 2025 Appointees

• Kimi Antonelli (Formula 1)
• Gianfranco Zola, Vincenzo Montella, Luigi Di Biagio, and Sofia Cantore (Football)
• Niccolò Campriani (Shooting / LA28 Sports Director)
• Maurizio Margaglio (Figure Skating)

Milano Cortina 2026 Games Ambassadors

Official ambassadors designated by the organizing committee to guide the country toward the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• Martina Caironi (Para-athletics)
• Alessandro Andreoni, Gabriele Lanza, & Andrea Macrì (Para Ice Hockey)
• Kristian Ghedina (Alpine Skiing - Cortina Regional Ambassador)
• Anna Comarella (Cross-Country Skiing - Cortina Regional Ambassador)

Unofficial / Commercial Sports Ambassadors

These high-profile icons serve as brand ambassadors for major sports networks and commercial campaigns.

• Jasmine Paolini and Alberto Tomba: Named official ambassadors for HBO Max to front their European winter sports and entertainment coverage.
• Francesco Totti, Roberto Baggio, and Fabio Cannavaro: Appointed as the headline faces for the Betsson Sport media and community sports club network