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X3M.AI

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Cybersecurity expertise and tools for understanding threats and validating defences.

What this organisation contributes

  • Merlino and Morgana, free of charge
  • Cybersecurity expertise and guidance for organisations supported by Cyber Security for Life

People contributing

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Nino Crudele

Founder, Cyber Security for Life

Nino is a cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in red teaming, blue teaming and purple teaming, supported by a deep background in systems integration, cloud architecture, cloud management and governance. This combination enables him to address complex security challenges across technology, operations and organisational processes.

His approach to purple teaming connects offensive and defensive expertise across the full security improvement cycle: understanding threats, assessing exposure, simulating attacks, validating detection and response, and turning findings into practical improvements. His focus extends beyond individual tools and controls to how teams collaborate, refine their methods and continuously strengthen their security capabilities.

With strong foundations across multiple technology disciplines, Nino brings a broad perspective to both strategic decisions and hands-on technical work, helping organisations understand how their systems fit together and where security improvements will have the greatest impact.

A Microsoft MVP for 20 years, an international speaker and holder of multiple cybersecurity certifications, Nino founded Cyber Security for Life to make this expertise freely available to organisations that care for and protect people.

What I contribute

  • Threat assessment and cybersecurity guidance
  • Detection and validation planning
  • Guidance on using Merlino and Morgana
  • Knowledge sharing and practical training