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Paolo Borghesi

CISO, Security Researcher & Independent Technologist

Information security executive with deep roots in consulting and risk management. Currently exploring the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and responsible automation. Based in Milan, Italy.

About

Long-time CISO and senior security professional, having served as Group CISO at Nexi and held VP roles at AlixPartners, Senior Manager positions at Deloitte (Milan and Doha), and Consultant at Accenture. I specialize in building secure, resilient organizations across full technology transformations — from governance and compliance to 24/7 security operations.

Hold an Executive MBA (MIP-Politecnico di Milano) alongside M.Sc degrees in Computer Engineering and Electronics. Certified CISSP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, and SAP Technology Consultant. Fluent in Italian, English, and French.

AI Projects

AI Security Posture Assessment

Framework for evaluating AI system security across data pipeline, model hosting, and API layers.

LLMrisk assessment

Prompt Injection Defense Patterns

Research on indirect prompt injection attack vectors and multi-layer defense strategies.

adversarial MLdefense

Automated Compliance Mapper

Tool that maps AI system capabilities to GDPR, AI Act, and NIST AI RMF requirements.

GDPRAI Actcompliance

More projects coming soon.

Writing

More writing coming soon.