Laura Zacchiroli

Laura Zacchiroli is a seasoned professional in the cybersecurity sector, currently serving as Manager Cyber Strategy at NVISO Security, where responsibilities include CISO-as-a-Service, governance, risk management, and project management. Since 2022, Laura has been leading the NEST initiative focused on diversity and inclusivity. As a co-founder and Strategic Communication Lead at the Cyber Strategy Initiative, Laura supports a multidisciplinary community for emerging cybersecurity professionals. Previous experience includes roles at Deloitte as a Cyber Security Analyst, where engagement with policy developments and compliance assessments was key, and at Europol, conducting open-source intelligence investigations. Laura's educational background includes a Master’s degree in International Relations from Université catholique de Louvain, complemented by studies through the Erasmus program at Universidad Complutense de Madrid and a Bachelor's degree from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna.