Piero Picasso
Security Leader | IoT Expert | Conference Speaker
Securing the devices that power our world. Leading global IoT security strategy, device penetration testing, and executive security architecture with a focus on measurable risk reduction.
About
Piero Picasso is a senior cybersecurity leader specializing in IoT security, device penetration testing, and hardware hacking. He builds high-performing teams, partners with global stakeholders, and translates complex risk into practical security strategy.
Leadership Profile
A seasoned security executive with a track record of delivering enterprise-wide security programs, engaging executive leadership, and advancing security maturity for connected devices and critical systems.
15+ yrs
Security Leadership150+
Devices Tested20+
Global TalksExpertise
Deep technical capability paired with executive-level leadership and security architecture vision.
IoT Security
Threat modeling, secure device lifecycle, and scalable risk reduction for connected ecosystems.
Device Penetration Testing
Hands-on adversarial testing across hardware, firmware, and wireless attack surfaces.
Hardware Hacking
Advanced lab work across embedded systems, bus analysis, and secure boot resilience.
Security Architecture
Enterprise security design with layered controls and measurable outcomes.
Team Leadership
Building elite security teams, mentoring talent, and scaling operational excellence.
CISO Strategy
Executive alignment, board communication, and security investment prioritization.
Speaking & Training
International conference speaker and trainer delivering hands-on IoT security programs.
Hardwear.io — Netherlands
November 2026 • "IoT Security: Hands-On CTF Style Lab"Hands-on IoT security training in the Netherlands focused on CTF-style labs, practical device attacks, and defensive lessons.
PWN3D Conference — Guatemala
September 2026 • "IoT Security: Hands-On CTF Style Lab"Returned to Guatemala for PWN3D with hands-on IoT security training focused on CTF-style labs, practical device attacks, and defensive lessons.
OWASP Village at DEF CON — Las Vegas, NV
August 2026 • "IoT Security: Hands-On CTF Style Lab"Delivered hands-on IoT security training at the OWASP Village during DEF CON, focused on practical device security and attacker tradecraft.
Unknown Security Conference — Lima, Peru
June 2026 • "IoT Security: Hands-On CTF Style Lab"Presented hands-on IoT security training for the Lima security community, covering device threat modeling, hardware attack surfaces, and live exploitation techniques.
Hardwear.io — Santa Clara, CA
May 2026 • "IoT Security: Hands-On CTF Style Lab"Spoke at Hardwear.io in Santa Clara with practical hardware and IoT security training, including device attack surfaces and defensive lessons.
Seasides 2026 — Goa, India
February 2026 • "IoT Security: Hands-On CTF Style Lab"Immersive CTF-format lab at India's premier free cybersecurity conference, teaching IoT hacking, signal analysis, and UART exploitation.
BSides St. Pete — St. Petersburg, FL
October 2025 • "IoT Security: Hands-On CTF Style Lab"Interactive lab with CTF-style exercises for hardware and firmware vulnerabilities.
BSides Orlando — Orlando, FL
October 2025 • "IoT Security: Hands-On CTF Style Lab"Hands-on curriculum designed for security teams scaling IoT readiness.
PWN3D Conference — Guatemala
September 2025 • "IoT Security: Hands-On CTF Style Lab"Regional training highlighting practical IoT attack surfaces and defense strategies.
Unknown Security Conference — Lima, Peru
July 2025 • "IoT Security: Hands-On CTF Style Lab"Immersive training session focused on device threat modeling, hardware attack surfaces, and live exploitation techniques.
Certifications
Industry-recognized credentials reflecting deep offensive and network security expertise.
OSCP
Offensive Security Certified ProfessionalOSWP
Offensive Security Wireless ProfessionalCCNAS
Certified Network Associate SecurityCCNA
Certified Network AssociateCCDA
Certified Design AssociateContact
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