Final Cyber Thursday of the Academic Year

The second edition of the Cyber Thursdays concluded on 12 February 2026 on an inspiring note.

From Scientific Research to Industrial Applications

Cybersecurity today is built on the synergy between scientific research, empirical knowledge and operational applications. This Cyber Thursday, held as part of the CyberSchool winter research school, featured an afternoon of keynote talks dedicated to three major ongoing transitions. Through expert perspectives, feedback from practical experience and demonstrations, the speakers explored how academic innovation is transformed into concrete solutions used by industry to address current cyber threats.

Transition Towards Integrated Post-Quantum Cryptography

Andy Russon, a cybersecurity engineer at Almond, presented the scientific, technical and methodological challenges associated with post-quantum cryptography. He also outlined the support methods offered to industrial organisations to address this transition and facilitate operational deployments.

From Research Project to Value Proposition

Belkacem Teibi, co-founder and CEO of Daspren, examined the transition from a research project to an industrial value proposition. He explained how advanced threats such as zero-day ransomware, APTs and fileless attacks can be detected and blocked in real time, and how automated system mapping and intelligent classification enable a more precise understanding of cyber threats.

Detecting Visual Content Generated or Modified by AI

Ewa Kijak, Professor at the University of Rennes and a member of the Inria/IRISA ARTISHAU project team, addressed the detection of visual content generated or modified by AI. She presented both active and passive methods for identifying such content, as well as the associated challenges.

Closing This Second Edition

This afternoon marks the end of a rich and engaging season. We extend our warmest thanks to the 22 speakers who shared their expertise and experience, as well as to the many loyal participants who joined us every first Thursday of the month for their curiosity, engagement and the quality of the discussions. This season has opened up new perspectives and promising avenues for reflection for the future. We look forward to welcoming you again for the next edition, starting in October 2026.