Francesco Manzoni

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT FRANCESCO MANZONI

With nearly two decades in cybersecurity, I specialize in leading security operations, vulnerability management, and adversarial testing. My expertise spans Cyber Defence, Red Teaming, and DevSecOps, with a growing focus on securing AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) against emerging threats.I thrive on transforming complex security challenges into opportunities—whether it’s defending critical infrastructure, optimizing security programs, or ensuring AI-driven solutions are deployed securely.I’ve worked across industries—including utilities, finance, and life sciences—building and optimizing security programs that drive measurable impact. My experience includes leading teams, mentoring security professionals, and fostering a culture of innovation and resilience. My key areas of impact include: Cyber Defence Leadership – Leading security operations and incident response to protect against sophisticated threats. Vulnerability & Adversarial Testing – Conducting red teaming and adversarial ML testing to uncover weaknesses in enterprise systems and AI models. AI & LLM Security – Developing strategies to secure agentic AI workflows, test generative models for security risks, and mitigate adversarial AI threats. DevSecOps & Secure Software Development – Embedding security into CI/CD pipelines with SAST, DAST, and modern automation. Threat Intelligence & Risk Management – Leveraging frameworks like the Cyber Kill Chain to assess and mitigate cyber risks. Strategic Security Roadmapping – Designing security programs that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.As a CISSP and holder of multiple advanced certifications (SANS MGT520, MGT516, MGT514, FOR578, SEC575, ITILv3 Foundation), I stay ahead of evolving threats, continuously learning and adapting to new challenges.