CONSOB, short for Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa, is the Italian government authority responsible for regulating the securities market in Italy. Its main mission is to protect investors, ensure transparency, and maintain the integrity of the financial markets. CONSOB supervises listed companies, financial intermediaries, and market operators to prevent fraud, insider trading, and other financial crimes. In the context of cybersecurity, CONSOB issues guidelines and enforces regulations to safeguard digital financial transactions and protect sensitive investor data from cyber threats. Its oversight helps to foster trust and stability within Italy’s financial ecosystem.