THE SINE CURA AWARD TO THE GENERAL COMMANDER OF THE FINANCIAL POLICE ANDREA DE GENNARO 

All 'Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma Lectio magistralis on the opening day of the 18th edition of the Master in Homeland Security

Rome, 13 March 2026 - On the occasion of the XVIII edition of the Master in Homeland Security the Commander General of the Guardia di Finanza General Andrea De Gennaro received the “Sine Cura” award Awarded for services in the field of security and intelligence. The recipient was Dr. Gianni Letta accompanied by the President of the University Eng. Carlo Tosti.

"Inaugurating a Master's in Homeland Security and honoring a figure who has distinguished himself for the nation's security 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.

Il Sine Cura Award is awarded every year by theCampus Bio-Medico University of Rome  To a figure who has particularly distinguished himself, over the past year, in promoting concrete initiatives to improve the security of the country, businesses, and citizens. The Latin expression "sine cura" is the root of the word "sicurezza," which refers to the condition in which people do not have to worry about their safety, since others will take care of it for them. 

Having reached the age of majority, the The Master in Homeland Security, the first in Italy on these topics, has trained over 550 high-value professionals Today, they are active in Italy's most important industrial companies, where they guarantee the safety of infrastructure and the continuity of services.

At the presentation of Master organized by UCBM Academy, among others, they attended the Rector Prof. Rocco Papalia, the professor. Roberto Setola, Scientific Director of the Master, General Franco Federici, Military Advisor to the President of the Council, as well as a representation of industry professionals and Master's students.

“This recognition is not only a tribute to the work of the Institution that I am honoured to represent - underlined the General Commander Andrea De Gennaro - But it is 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 role of the Master Homeland Security has come from General of the Army Corps Franco Federici, Military Advisor to the President of the Council: “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 as a means to thank and recognize 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 the prof. Bristle - 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, the fight against which General De Gennaro has worked throughout his thirty-year career..

Together with Masters in Homeland Security, UCBM Academy Over the years, the University has launched numerous courses related to national security issues: a master's degree in intelligent systems engineering, which focuses on three key areas: robotics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, and a master's degree in Cybersecurity Management, now in its fourth year. In addition to training, UCBM It is also active in research, thanks to a series of projects that support corporate cybersecurity.