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AI4Cyber: Applying Linguistic Models to High-Interaction Deception Technologies

In an environment where cyber threats are becoming increasingly complex, understanding, anticipating and countering attacks requires cross-sectoral skills and advanced technologies. This is why AI4Cyber studio, the new applied research space of Tinexta Defencededicated to the research and application of Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity. 

A multidisciplinary team that addresses the challenges of the cyber landscape, it supports clients in adopting AI by sharing research results with the scientific and technical community. 

The entire lifecycle of AI systems - from data collection to deployment - is managed with Machine Learning, Deep Learning and LLM technologies, respecting the principles of ethics, transparency and privacy protection. 

The first in-depth study is devoted to an experimental project integrating language models in high-interaction deception technologies. 

The study presents a framework for the creation of a high interaction honeypot (HHI) using LLM locallycapable of simulating a Linux terminal and responding credibly to attackers' commands by tracking their actions. The architecture consists of three modules: Terminal Protocol Proxy, Prompt Manager and LLM Engine. 

To handle the contextual limits of the models, an algorithm of pruning and a classification system based on an 'F' value, which evaluates the impact of received commands.  

The approach has been tested with several open-source models (Mistral, Gemma2, Phi4, Llama3.1, Qwen2.5) and advanced versions such as ChatGPT and Claude AIconfirming its validity. 

If you wish to learn more, here is the link to our studio complete.

In addition, you can subscribe to the specific mailing list Cyber Studios by Tinexta Defenceto receive updates on upcoming research: 

https://tinextadefence.it/mailing-list-cyber-studios/ 

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Degree in Business Administration from the University of Naples 'Federico II' with an MBA in Business Management achieved with high merit in 2008 by winning a scholarship provided by Invitalia S.p.A. from which she was selected in the first months of attendance as the best MBA profile.

After a brief experience in Invitalia S.p.A., he immediately held increasingly important roles in the management of Administration, Finance and Control of companies operating in the defence sector, theInformation Technology, of Cyber and National Security. In addition, she was Treasury Manager in companies operating in theEnergy.

He obtained an Executive Master in Finance (EMF) at SDA Bocconi in 2020, with a specialisation in Corporate Finance & Control and, in 2022, a further specialisation track in Asset, Wealth Management also at SDA Bocconi.

For over five years it has been the Chief Financial Officer of the Defence Tech Group, whose listing process he followed on the Euronext Growth Milan segment of Borsa Italiana.

From 2017 to 2024, she was a member of the boards of directors of all the legal entity of the Defence Tech Group with delegated powers over their financial management and from October 2021 to October 2024 was a Board Member of the Holding Company.

It is currently also Investor Relations Manager of the listed Defence Tech and follows all ESG issues of the Group.

In July 2021, she was recognised by Federmanager as one of the best talents under 44 at national level, receiving an important award as Young Manager 2020.