Cybersecurity Engineer Programme
The Cybersecurity Engineer Degree Programme is run by CentraleSupélec.
NEW: LAUNCHING IN SEPTEMBER 2025
Duration: 3 years, full-time (possibility of completing the final year under a work-study arrangement)
> Place: Rennes
Presentation
The CentraleSupélec Cybersecurity engineering programme trains experts capable of combining in-depth scientific and technical expertise with a comprehensive understanding of the issues related to their field. Students learn to analyse security problems, design robust and innovative solutions, and apply them in complex and multidisciplinary environments. They also develop skills in communication, teamwork and independent learning, enabling them to adapt to the rapid evolution of the field and make decisions in the face of increasingly complex systems.
Course Objectives:
- Training engineers experts in design and security of information systems.
- Learn to analyse, audit and optimise the security of digital infrastructures.
- Acquire a thorough understanding of ethical issues, legal et societal related to cybersecurity.
- Developing skills for respond to attacks, analyse malicious code and manage security incidents.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for the Cybersecurity Engineering programme at CentraleSupélec, candidates must have completed a Classe préparatoire scientifique aux Grandes Écoles.
Two places are also open to undergraduate students, including those enrolled in BUT (University Bachelor of Technology) programmes, through the Concours Universitaire des Écoles Centrale (CUEC).
Internships and work-study programme
The programme is structured over six semesters. The spring semesters (S6, S8, S10) include work placements, totalling a minimum of 39 weeks of internship.
In the third and final year, students may opt to complete the programme under a professional work-study contract (contrat de professionnalisation).
This allows students to put their skills into practice within a company and gain significant experience in cybersecurity.
International Mobility
An international experience lasting at least 18 weeks is a compulsory part of the programme. CentraleSupélec benefits from an extensive international network of excellence. Whether through a double degree, an academic exchange, or a professional experience, students have opportunities to study across the globe (Brazil, China, USA, Europe, Japan, United Kingdom).
Study programme
Find out more about the courses taught in this programme.
Employment opportunities
Upon completion of the training, graduates can perform the following functions:
- Information Systems Security Engineer: IT Infrastructure Management and Data Protection
- Threat and risk analyst: detecting flaws and anticipating attacks.
- Cybersecurity consultant: advising companies on securing their infrastructures and systems.
- Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM): design and implementation of security policies within an organisation.
- Expert in penetration testing and security auditing: proactive assessment of system security.
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