# Andrea Carcano

> Andrea Carcano is the Italian co-founder and CEO of Nozomi Networks, an industrial cybersecurity company founded with Moreno Carullo in 2013. His work grew out of computer-science research at the University of Insubria and practical experience at Eni. He returned as CEO in July 2026, following Mitsubishi Electric’s acquisition of Nozomi Networks earlier that year.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Nozomi Networks
- **Organizations:** Nozomi Networks, Eni, European Commission, University of Insubria, University of Twente
- **Nationality:** Italian
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, University of Insubria, Master’s degree in Computer Science, University of Insubria, PhD in Computer Science; critical infrastructure security research, University of Insubria, Visiting doctoral research experience, University of Twente, Honorary degree in Global Entrepreneurship Economics and Management, University of Insubria
- **Known for:** Co-founded Nozomi Networks in 2013 and helped develop its industrial cybersecurity technology., Published research on industrial malware, SCADA intrusion detection and industrial protocol security., Helped turn university research into a business serving industrial operators internationally.

## Career timeline

- **2009** — Co-authored SCADA Malware, a Proof of Concept.
- **2011-2013** — Worked in security engineering at Eni; a conference biography gives this period.
- **2013** — Completed his PhD and co-founded Nozomi Networks with Moreno Carullo.
- **2016** — Became chief product officer after serving as the company’s original CEO.
- **2026-01** — Mitsubishi Electric completed its acquisition of Nozomi Networks on January 28.
- **2026-02** — Received an honorary degree from the University of Insubria on February 16.
- **2026-07** — Nozomi Networks announced his return as CEO on July 28; Edgard Capdevielle became executive advisor.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Nozomi Networks in 2013 and helped develop its industrial cybersecurity technology.
- Published research on industrial malware, SCADA intrusion detection and industrial protocol security.
- Helped turn university research into a business serving industrial operators internationally.
- Received an honorary degree from the University of Insubria in February 2026.
- Returned as CEO after Nozomi Networks surpassed $100 million in annual revenue and became a Mitsubishi Electric subsidiary.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Appointed CEO on July 28, returning to the position he first held when founding Nozomi Networks.
- **2026-02** — Awarded an honorary degree at the University of Insubria’s February 16 ceremony in Como; delivered a lecture on the journey from Insubria to Silicon Valley and back.
- **2026-01** — Nozomi Networks became a wholly owned Mitsubishi Electric subsidiary when its acquisition closed on January 28.

## Links

- Website: https://www.nozominetworks.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreacarcano
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/andreacarcano

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