[VIDEO] AI, cybersecurity, and compliance: risk governance becomes a strategic lever for businesses

Artificial intelligence and the growing complexity of cyber threats are rapidly changing the way companies and institutions work, make decisions, and manage risks. At the same time, new European regulations—from the AI Act to NIS2 to DORA—require organizations to adopt increasingly secure, transparent, and reliable models. In this context, security, risk management, and compliance are no longer just regulatory obligations to be met, but are becoming strategic elements for ensuring stability, trust, and competitiveness in the market.

This is the background to the meeting held at the CIVITA Association headquarters, organized by Formiche in collaboration with CSQA. The meeting focused on fostering dialogue between institutions and businesses on the governance of innovation and the role of certifications as tools for trust and development.

According to Maria Chiara Ferrarese, General Manager and CEO of CSQA, this historical moment requires companies to reflect deeply on the relationship between innovation and responsibility.

"We're certainly at a crucial moment in history where artificial intelligence is profoundly changing everything: organizational models, ways of working, and perspectives. We're witnessing this pace every day, and we don't know where it will land," explains Ferrarese.

For this reason, he emphasizes, compliance cannot be interpreted as a simple bureaucratic requirement. "EU legislation does advocate innovation, but within certain rules—rules that serve to safeguard users, the market, and organizations. Ensuring compliance means adopting robust systems and robust governance, capable not only of meeting legal obligations but also of ensuring greater effectiveness and efficiency."