Summary
Mario Beccia is a seasoned cybersecurity and IT leader with over 25 years of experience driving digital transformation across NATO, EU agencies and international organisations. Currently Director Cybersecurity at the Council of the European Union and a strategic advisor in C-level communities, he blends deep technical roots (coding since age 13) with MBA-level management to deliver large-scale cloud, enterprise architecture and security programs. He has led complex procurements, built NATO’s first large-scale cloud production system for 15K+ users, and orchestrated defensive cyber operations and incident response across multinational enterprises. Comfortable in multicultural environments, he mentors emerging leaders and forges strong industry–government partnerships to accelerate innovation. Known for translating policy and risk into operational capabilities, he consistently aligns technology adoption with measurable business and mission outcomes.
12 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master eBusiness Management, Master eBusiness Management at MIP Politecnico di Milano
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Mathematics at Primo Levi
University Degree (vecchio ordinamento) Economics Management, University Degree (vecchio ordinamento) Economics Management at Sapienza Università di Roma
Course Project Management, Course Project Management at LUISS Roma
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) International Business, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) International Business at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management
English, French, Italian