10Sec

Venice, Italy

10Sec S.r.l. was founded in 2019 as a spin-off of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice to address the growing demand for research, development, and training in the field of cybersecurity. The company was established by professors and researchers from the university and is supported by a team of highly qualified graduates from leading Italian institutions.

The company bridges the gap between academic innovation and industry needs by participating in major initiatives such as the SMACT Competence Center and collaborating directly with mid-to large-sized enterprises. Its project model focuses on creating permanent innovation labs that provide continuous support to businesses in digital transformation, with a primary emphasis on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

10Sec provides highly specialized expertise in applied cryptography and embedded device security. Its operations cover a wide spectrum, including analysis and validation through reverse engineering and penetration testing, as well as secure development for IoT and FPGA systems. The company's current projects range from advanced cryptanalysis research and automotive hardware security to the design of strategic practices that ensure the integrity of complex embedded systems.

The company

Our Team

Francesco Palmarini

Researcher

Francesco Palmarini holds a Master’s degree (summa cum laude) and a PhD in Computer Science from Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in the analysis of cryptographic system threats.

After continuing his research in cybersecurity, he co-founded the university spin-off 10Sec S.r.l. in 2019. As CEO, he leads technology transfer and digital innovation initiatives. He is also a co-founder of Green IoT S.r.l., which assists organizations with sustainable transformation and smart resource monitoring.

Simone Jovon

Researcher

Simone Jovon is a Cybersecurity Researcher based in Venice, Italy.

He began his academic career at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice in 2019, where he developed an early specialization in security, further refined through his participation in the CyberChallenge.IT national training program.

After completing his Bachelor’s degree, he earned a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from the same institution. Currently, Simone holds a research fellowship at Ca’ Foscari and collaborates with 10Sec. Outside of his professional life, he is a dedicated sports enthusiast and an avid mountain hiker.

Leonardo Veronese

Researcher

Leonardo Veronese holds a Master's degree in Computer Science (cum laude) from Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where his curriculum focused on cybersecurity.

He also earned a second Master's Degree in Classical Guitar at the Conservatorio Benedetto Marcello di Venezia. After completing his studies, Leonardo conducted research on applied cryptography and IoT systems security at Ca' Foscari.

Specialising in cybersecurity, embedded‑systems/IoT, and full‑stack web development, he has worked at the university spin‑off 10Sec S.r.l. and the start‑up Green IoT S.r.l., and he consults for international clients on security research.