Susanna Riva The Ministry of the Interior will be in the spotlight in Rome next Tuesday, November 10 : Minister Matteo Piantedosi has called a meeting of the National Committee for Public Order and Security at the Interior Ministry. The stated objective is to assess the level of digital threats to the country's security, particularly cyberattacks and the scale of hybrid warfare , which, according to authorities, is becoming increasingly dangerous.
Cyber risk assessment at the Ministry of the Interior
During the meeting, Piantedosi emphasized the need for a rapid and coordinated response, emphasizing the role of the Directorate General for Cybersecurity established at the beginning of the year. The new cyber operations room , active 24 hours a day and directly connected to the National Cybersecurity Agency , is the cornerstone of the national strategy.
The minister recalled that the threat is escalating , moving from institutional targets to personal ones, as demonstrated by the recent dissemination on the dark web of sensitive data of his own colleague, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
The role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in digital defense
Antonio Tajani confirmed that, starting from January 1st, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a real operational revolution , with the creation of a unit dedicated to cyber-defense.
Tajani declared that they had achieved "the highest level of security" and highlighted how the defense forces were able to repel numerous hacker attacks , including during Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to Italy. The minister then announced that the details of the activities carried out in recent days will be discussed in the Farnesina's Cyber Room , ahead of the G7 summit in Paris, where "hybrid warfare" will be on the agenda.
Preparations for the G7
The next G7 summit, scheduled for Paris, will include a specific discussion on cybersecurity, thanks to the intervention of French Minister Barrot, who agreed to include the topic on the agenda. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry will also be present , strengthening the debate on threats from the East. Tajani expressed his belief that "Russia does not want to declare war on Europe," but warned that cyber attacks are aimed at creating chaos and manipulating public opinion ahead of the elections.
The cybersecurity bill in the Senate
Meanwhile, Senator Maurizio Gasparri , chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, outlined the progress of the bill aimed at reorganizing the military structure from a cyber-strategic perspective . The bill, already discussed in committee, calls for expanding the powers of military leaders and greater integration between defense, intelligence, and the national cybersecurity authority . Gasparri indicated that the floor debate is scheduled for December, emphasizing the urgency of equipping the armed forces with adequate capabilities to counter digital threats.
The week of November 10 marks a crucial moment for Italian security policy : from the technical roundtable at the Ministry of the Interior, through the deliberations in the Senate, to the international negotiations of the G7. The strategy appears to be aimed at a multi-level defense , capable of intervening both at the operational level, with 24/7 monitoring centers, and at the regulatory level, with a law that aims to consolidate military and intelligence resources to protect the national cyberspace.