Brittany has established itself as a major cybersecurity player in France.With nearly 10 000 jobs and annual growth estimated between 10% and 15%, Brittany ranks second in France for cybersecurity employment, just behind the Paris area. This dynamic is underpinned by a structured ecosystem, built around the Pôle d’excellence cyber (PEC), which brings together companies, institutions, research laboratories and training centers.
The Pôle d’excellence cyber: a catalyst for the Breton ecosystem
Launched in 2014 by the initiative of the Ministry of the Armed Forces and the Brittany Region, the PEC’s mission is to promote research, training and innovation in the field of cybersecurity and cyberdefense. It currently has 131 members, including major groups, innovative SMEs, research laboratories and academic institutions.
The PEC structures its actions around three strategic pillars:
– Research & Development: fostering collaboration between academic and industrial partners
– Training: developing training programs tailored to current and future needs.
– Economic & industrial development: supporting companies in defining their services and strategies that incorporate cybersecurity.
Companies committed to job creation
Brittany’s cybersecurity business fabric is rich and diverse, comprising both major groups and innovative SMEs.
Major group members of the PEC :
– Airbus Cyber Security: designs and deploys cybersecurity solutions for the defense and institutional sectors.
– Thales: a major player in critical information systems and cybersecurity.
– Orange Cyberdéfense: specializes in detecting and responding to security incidents.
– Capgemini: offers consulting and integration services in cybersecurity.
These companies regularly recruit engineers, SOC analysts, cryptography experts and security consultants.
Innovative SMEs and start-ups :
– BZHunt: founded in 2020 in Brest, specializing in ethical hacking and the identification of critical vulnerabilities .
– Amossys: cybersecurity consulting and expertise company, offering a full range of services.
– Alcyconie: specialized in cyber crisis management and communication, also active in training.
These SMEs offer employment opportunities in agile environments, encouraging innovation and skills development.
A solid academic and research network
Brittany boasts a dense academic network, training 3 500 students a year in cybersecurity professions.
Training institutions : – IMT Atlantique: offers engineering courses and specialized masters in industrial systems cybersecurity.
– INSA Rennes: provides an IT program with a specialization in cybersecurity.
– Université de Rennes 1: offers a master’s degree in cybersecurity, with links to research laboratories.
– Université Bretagne Sud: provides professional courses in cybersecurity.
Research laboratories :
– IRISA: computer science research center, specializing in systems security.
– Lab-STICC: works on embedded systems security and cryptography.
These institutions work closely with companies in the sector, facilitating the professional integration of graduates.
Initiatives to boost the attractiveness of the sector
To meet the growing demand for skills, the PEC has launched several programs:
– Les Cadettes de la Cyber: a program to encourage women to join the cybersecurity sector.
– CyberSkills4All: an initiative bringing together 10 major players to develop a regional training pathway, from Bac+3 to Bac+8.
These programs aim to diversify profiles and attract new talent to the sector.
An assertive European ambition
Brittany is not resting on its national achievements. Its ambition is to become a European leader in cybersecurity. The presence of military cyber centers in Rennes, such as DGA-MI and ComCyber and the establishment of the ANSSI in November 2023, testify to this commitment.
The region has also set up a Computer Incident Response Center (CSIRT), in conjunction with ANSSI, to advise and protect Breton organizations from cyber threats.
Conclusion
Thanks to the synergy between public and private players, Brittany is establishing itself as a center of excellence in cybersecurity, and the Cyber Center of Excellence is playing a central role in this dynamic, federating initiatives and stimulating employment in the sector. With its well-tailored training courses, innovative companies.
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