XVIII edition of the Master in Homeland Security in UCBM

It opened with a lecture and the awarding of the Prize "Sine Cura" the opening day of the 18th edition of the Master in Homeland Security dell 'Università Campus Bio-Medico di RomaThe recognition was awarded to General Commander of the Guardia di Finanza, General Andrea De Gennaro, for his services in the fields of security and intelligence. The award was presented by Dr. Gianni Letta, accompanied by the president UCBM, the engineer. Carlo Tosti.

"Inaugurating a Master's in Homeland Security and rewarding a figure who has distinguished himself for the security of the country is a concrete sign of the University's commitment to the country, both in training new generations in the skills to ensure a secure future, and in recognizing those who have already worked with dedication and vision in the service of national security." the president said Tosti.

The "Sine Cura" Award is given every year by theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma to a personality who has particularly distinguished himself, in the past year, in promoting concrete activities to improve the security of the country, businesses, and citizens. In the Latin expression without care In fact, the roots of the word "security" lie here: a condition in which people do not have to worry about their own protection, because there are institutions and professionals who take care of it.

Now in its 18th edition, the Master in Homeland Security – first in Italy on these topics – has trained over 550 professionals who are now active in Italy's leading industrial companies, where they contribute to infrastructure protection and service continuity.

At the presentation of the Master, organized by UCBM Academy, attended among others by the Rector of theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, prof. Rocco Papalia, the professor. Roberto Setola, scientific director of the Master, the Army Corps General Frank Federici, military advisor to the Prime Minister, as well as a representation of professionals in the sector and students of the training course.

"This recognition is not only a tribute to the work of the Institution that I am honored to represent – underlined the General Commander Andrea De Gennaro - but also a testament to the trust society places in the Guardia di Finanza, the guardian of the country's economic and financial integrity, in an increasingly dynamic, digital, and interconnected world, characterized by the continued and accelerated emergence of new technologies, economic models, and socio-cultural trends.

Recognition of the value of the Master in Homeland Security also came from Army Lieutenant General Franco Federici: "I congratulate you on the extraordinary initiative of the Master in Homeland Security UCBMWe are living in a particularly critical moment, and this Master's program demonstrates how much everyone's attention is focused on the issue of a country's resilience and security. This issue not only involves traditional actors such as Defense and law enforcement, but requires an effort involving private individuals, academia, and businesses. Only in this way can we address the security of our societies in a transversal and comprehensive manner. From this perspective, I believe that the Master's program organized at UCBM is a very important resource."

According to prof. Roberto Setola The issues of security and protection of critical infrastructures are increasingly topical. The Master's in Homeland Security, now in its 18th year, demonstrates the University's continued focus on these issues and its awareness of the need to train the professionals the country needs today to remain competitive and ensure security at all levels, in businesses and essential services. The Sine Cura Award is intended to be a means of thanking and honoring those who work every day for our security, and this year our thanks go to General Andrea De Gennaro and through him to all the women and men of the Guardia di Finanza".

"To protect the society we live in – concludes Prof. Setola - It is essential to recognize the importance of security in all its facets, whether due to natural disasters, extreme weather events, cyber attacks, predatory violence, or even the economic and financial threats that undermine the stability of our businesses and our country, which General De Gennaro has fought to combat throughout his thirty-year career.

Alongside the Master in Homeland Security, UCBM Academy Over the years, the University has developed various training courses dedicated to national security issues. Among these is the master's degree course in Intelligent Systems Engineering, divided into the three areas of robotics, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, and the Master in Cybersecurity Management, now in its fourth edition. The commitment of theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma It also extends to research, through projects dedicated to strengthening corporate cybersecurity.