Cyber Arena Tour 2026, WINDTRE BUSINESS Brings Attack Simulations to Companies
The 2026 edition of the Cyber Arena Tour has concluded, an initiative by WINDTRE BUSINESS that brings cybersecurity incident simulations and discussions on cyber risk management into companies.
The tour stopped in Verona, Bari, Genoa, and Rome, involving managers, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers. Compared to previous editions, the format has also been extended to small and medium-sized enterprises, often characterized by more limited security resources and expertise compared to larger organizations.
Business Decisions Enter the Simulation
The format described by WINDTRE BUSINESS combines interactive activities, discussions with specialists, and cyber attack simulations. Participants are faced with realistic scenarios where they must set priorities, assess reaction times, and make operational decisions.
The goal is not just to demonstrate security tools but to highlight the organizational consequences of an incident. Responding to an attack often requires coordination between IT managers, company executives, communications, legal functions, and personnel responsible for operational continuity.
The value of the initiative lies primarily in the "experiential" approach, allowing participants to see how clear the roles and responsibilities really are when rapid decisions need to be made.
Artificial Intelligence Also Accelerates Attacks
According to Antonio Forzieri, Cybersecurity Strategy Director at WINDTRE, the increasing automation of offensive activities is widening the gap between attackers and organizations that must defend themselves.
"Cyber attacks are becoming faster, and artificial intelligence is increasing the disparity between those who attack and those who must defend themselves. This is why companies, starting with SMEs, must develop a more concrete awareness of cyber risks," the manager states.
Forzieri believes that simulations mainly help companies understand how to react, what decisions to make, and what skills to strengthen. In this view, cybersecurity is not just the responsibility of specialists but becomes a shared responsibility across the entire organization.
The Contribution of RAD
The activities also included RAD, an Italian company specialized in cybersecurity and 70% owned by Wind Tre. The company contributes to the group's offerings with specialist expertise, monitoring activities, and dedicated incident management services.
For SMEs, a simulation can represent a first test of their response capability. However, its effectiveness depends on subsequent activities: transforming insights gained during the exercise into procedures, responsibilities, recovery priorities, and verifiable actions. WINDTRE has not disclosed the number of participants or any measurable results before and after the process.