Marco Pernpruner
Cybersecurity Professional • PhD
Researcher in digital identity management, with experience in innovative industrial projects. Actively involved in sharing knowledge by delivering seminars and webinars at international events, teaching at the university level, and mentoring students during their thesis journey.
In my free time, I am a volleyball referee in the Italian Serie A and a member of local referee commissions, where I am responsible for the development and improvement of referees.
- Age
30 years
- Location
Trento, Italy
Topics
Current
Past
Skills
Markup/Styling Languages
Programming Languages
Protocols
Regulations
Technologies
Tools
Soft Skills
Languages
Work
- Research Unit
Security & Trust
- Research Center
Center for Cybersecurity
Research activities dealing with digital identity, with specialization in the security by design, security and risk assessment of fully-remote enrollment and multi-factor authentication protocols, also in complex ecosystems.
- Research Unit
Security & Trust
- Research Center
Center for Cybersecurity
Research activities on digital identity as part of the PhD Program in “Security, Risk and Vulnerability”, offered by the University of Genoa in collaboration with Fondazione Bruno Kessler.
- Department
Informatics
- Supervisor
Prof. Luca Viganò
Research in the field of mutations applied to Identity Management protocols, to evaluate the effects of unexpected behaviour by the legitimate user on the overall security.
- Research Unit
Security & Trust
- Research Center
Center for Information Technology
Design, security analysis (also through formal techniques) and risk assessment of Identity Management solutions, including multi-factor authentication protocols based on eID documents and enrollment protocols to connect users’ digital and real identities.
- Research Unit
Security & Trust
- Research Center
Center for Information Technology
Design, implementation and security analysis of a multi-factor authentication protocol based on the Italian eID card and push notifications, as part of the joint project between FBK and IPZS (Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano, the Italian Government Printing Office and Mint).
Significant Experience
- Current role
National Referee in "Serie A"
Started refereeing in 2011, reaching the Regional category in 2013, the B role in 2016, and finally the A role in 2022. In 2016, officiated the men’s final of the Regions Trophy. Subsequently, participated in several National Youth Finals, refereeing the respective semifinal matches: U14 men in 2017, U18 women in 2018, and U18 men in 2019.
Over the years, also held additional roles: electronic report officer (2013-2020), associate observer (since 2016), and third referee (since 2020).
- 2016-2019
Local Committee of Verona
- Since 2022
Local Committee of Trentino
Responsible for Referees’ improvement and development.
Main duties:
- Organization of training courses for new Referees, with proper allocation of instructors.
- Theoretical training and development of Referees through periodic meetings dealing with both rules-related and psychological perspectives.
- Development of written exams dealing with the rules of the game, to verify and improve the theoretical knowledge by the Referees.
Training and mentoring referees.
Education
- Grade
Cum laude
- Curriculum
Cybersecurity and Reliable Artificial Intelligence
- Cycle
XXXVI
PhD Program in agreement between Fondazione Bruno Kessler and the University of Genoa.
Thesis: “Integrating Security by Design and Automated Security Analysis for Digital Identity Management”.
Supervisor: Prof. Silvio Ranise.
Co-supervisor: Dott.ssa Giada Sciarretta.
External reviewers: Prof. Luca Viganò, Prof. Nicola Zannone.
Attended courses:
- Digital Forensics and Computer Crimes, Security and privacy in socio-technical systems, Research Methodology, Introduction to Law and Security, Resilience Assessment of Complex Systems as a Multidisciplinary Approach to Prevention and Disaster Management, Mobile Security, Writing in the Sciences, Risk Management and Performance, Risk Management.
Master's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering
- Grade
108/110
- Curriculum
Cybersecurity
Thesis: “A passwordless out-of-band authentication protocol based on eID cards and push notifications: Design and formal security analysis”.
Supervisor: Prof. Massimo Merro.
Co-supervisors: Dr. Giada Sciarretta, Dr. Roberto Carbone (FBK).
Attended courses (by year):
- Information systems, Analysis of information systems, System theory (Dynamical systems, Discrete event systems), Foundation of computing (Semantics of programming languages, Artificial intelligence), Algorithms (Algorithms, Computational complexity), Network security, Automated system verification;
- Software security, Cryptography, Malware, Organization studies.
Bachelor's Degree in Information and Business Organisation Engineering
- Grade
104/110
Thesis: “Trasformazione digitale dei processi all’interno di un Settore Arbitrale”.
Supervisor: Prof. Nicola Mezzetti.
Attended courses (by year):
- Communication networks, General computer science, Calculus 1, Fundamental of business economics, Geometry and Linear Algebra, Physics;
- Object-oriented programming, Software Project Management, Business organization and production/operation management, Quality and innovation engineering, Electronics for product innovation, Database systems, Stochastic modelling methodologies for engineering, Optimization techniques for TLC;
- Information systems, Software engineering 2, Multimedia communications, Strategic management, Computer architectures, Advanced networks/Data security, Mobile and tablet programming laboratory.
Winner of Merit Award by University of Trento.
Awards
Scholarship for the PhD program in “Security, Risk and Vulnerability” at the University of Genoa.
Merit Award issued by University of Trento for the Bachelor.
Scholarship “Mario Negri” for High School (academic year 2012/2013).
Scholarship “Mario Negri” for High School (academic year 2011/2012).
Scholarship “Perio Michiara” for Middle School (academic year 2007/2008).
Projects
Research and Industrial Projects
METAfora – Metodologie e tEcnologie di rappresenTazione per il metAverso
- Funded by
Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy
Definition of a framework for remote identification processes (onboarding) in the context of the Metaverse. In addition to the design of an onboarding system based on cross-device flows, the framework includes security and risk analysis using an automated tool to explore various protocols (actions and related mitigations) and tracks design choices (audit process and compliance with regulatory requirements).
Notarify 3.0
- Funded by
Autonomous Province of Trento
Analysis and identification of the best methodologies for integrating publicly and legally recognized digital identity solutions (SPID/CIE) within the Notarify platform.
Scenari Innovativi di Identità Digitale
Analysis, design and security assessment for the integration of the FIDO2 protocol across three scenarios: IT Wallet, federated ecosystems, and non-federated ecosystems.
Scenari Innovativi di Identità Fisica
Definition of mitigations for the cross-device remote flow in credential presentation of the digital wallet, with ranking of each mitigation by security and usability levels to facilitate discussions among the involved stakeholders.
Protocollo DLT CherryChain
- Funded by
Autonomous Province of Trento
Development of a system for managing identities provided by external entities using the internal network protocol, defining access policies corresponding to these identities, and introducing assurance mechanisms to ensure compliance with these policies. Security properties were verified through formal methods.
DigiMat Lab
Design, security analysis (including formal techniques), and risk assessment of Identity Management solutions using the Electronic Identity Card (CIE 3.0) for secure and reliable authentication of citizens.
Personal Projects
Management Software Design, Development and Maintenance
Portale Arbitri FIPAV Verona (2015-2020): digital platform to streamline referee management for the Local Committee of Verona. The system handled the full bureaucratic lifecycle, including personal file management, match approvals, payment procedures, and the organization of referee training courses and instructors. It also facilitated the planning of supervisions and the collection of detailed performance reports, significantly improving operational efficiency and communication across all levels of refereeing.
Portale Territorio FIPAV (since 2018): digital platform aimed at simplifying interactions between the National Refereeing Commission and Local Committees. This initiative brought about a major digital transformation, automating and streamlining the entire bureaucratic lifecycle. By reducing administrative workload on both sides, the platform enhanced productivity, transparency, and coordination across multiple regions.
Portale CRUG Trentino (since 2022): digital platform for the Local Committee of Trentino, to manage the full range of referee-related administrative tasks under the Refereeing Commission. The system supports the organization of training courses, the appointment of instructors, and the generation of reimbursement requests. It also aids in planning referee supervisions and collecting performance reports, providing a structured and efficient way to handle these processes.
Website Design, Development and Maintenance
- Dialogica: marketing consultant company based in Milan, Italy.
- Enrico Patacca: amateur photographer, winner of the Grand Prix at “Al Thani” Award for Photography 2015.
- FIPAV Verona: local committee of the Italian Volleyball Federation.
- Green ID: gardening and landscaping company based in Milan, Italy.
- The Valuehub: marketing consultant company based in Milan, Italy.
University Projects
RideSharing
- Course
Foundation of computing (Artificial intelligence)
- University
Verona
Comprehensive ride-sharing ecosystem to simplify passenger transportation. The system featured a web application for organizations to define routes and assign passengers, while an Android app optimized the routes and guided drivers through their stops. Passengers received notifications when the vehicle was approaching and could adjust their participation status, triggering real-time route updates. Notifications were sent via push alerts and a custom Telegram bot, ensuring smooth communication between passengers and drivers. The application was successfully tested and used in real-world contexts, demonstrating its effectiveness in optimizing transportation logistics.
- Course
Mobile and tablet programming laboratory
- University
Trento
Android mobile application that helps users track food expiration dates to better plan their meals. The app notifies users when products are nearing expiration, reducing waste and encouraging efficient food management by alerting them in advance.