Boeing, Head Italia partner to deliver cybersecurity technologies

Boeing has collaborated with Italian military supplier Head Italia to deliver advanced cybersecurity technologies to Italian government and defence customers and help protect their critical data and infrastructure.

Boeing Information Security Solutions director Per Beith said that the agreement facilitates the company to work in-hand with market professionals to develop innovative and tailored cybersecurity solutions.

"We will be able to enhance the work that Head Italia is already doing to protect Italy’s information security and critical infrastructure," Beith said.

As part of the deal, Boeing will be responsible for the provision of advanced network and data analysis tools, cybersecurity training and simulation platforms, and network protection solutions.

Head Italia managing director Sergio Testagrossa said that working with Boeing will enhance the company’s portfolio as a long-standing supplier of systems and solutions to Italian customers.

"It will allow our customers to benefit from Boeing’s cost-effective cybersecurity solutions, including big data analytics and training services," Testagrossa said.

Head Italia task involves contributing local market expertise, information technology professionals and relationships with the Italian defence and government sectors.

Boeing Italy president Antonio De Palmas said: "The partnership with Head Italia will tailor our cybersecurity offering to the specific needs of the Italian market and will provide us with the necessary agility and customer intimacy to compete effectively in this important business."

Boeing’s advanced cybersecurity portfolio, used by US intelligence community, and defence agencies, governments and critical infrastructure providers, aims to boost information security defences to combat cyber attacks or disruptive natural disasters.

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