New Success for Our Second Cyber Thursday

CyberSchool enthusiastically welcomed the second edition of its Cyber Thursday, an event dedicated to exploring the many facets of cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity, at the crossroads of strategy, technology, and psychology, requires interdisciplinary collaboration to anticipate and counter threats to our information systems. During this engaging roundtable, four experts shared their insights and expertise.

The Missions of Cyber Defenders

Colonel Nicolas Pierson, Commander of Military Cyber Defence at COMCYBER, presented the missions of cyber combatants:

• Protecting information systems (IS)
• Conducting the defence of the Ministry of Armed Forces’ IS
• Planning and conducting military cyber defence operations.

His presentation shed light on the challenges and strategic stakes of cybersecurity in a military context.

Understanding the Psychology of Cyber Attacks: Cognitive Biases

Cecilia Jourt Pineau, Founding President of CYMIND and cognitive cybersecurity analyst, illustrated how cybercriminals exploit cognitive biases to manipulate users and organisations. By exploring different levels of human cognition (social, people, persona), she explained how these mechanisms are leveraged to deceive victims. This presentation provided essential insights into the psychological aspects of cyber threats.

Red Teaming: Testing System Resilience

Pierre Texier, Chief Technical Officer at ERIUM, introduced the principles of Red Teaming, a method that involves simulating cyberattacks to assess system resilience. He also highlighted the strategic role of Security Operations Centers (SOC), which rely on advanced technologies and human expertise to defend infrastructures. This approach is crucial for testing and enhancing the robustness of existing defences.

Homomorphic Encryption: Securing Sensitive Data Processing

Sarah Girod, cryptologist and cybersecurity analyst at CAPGEMINI, explained the concept of homomorphic encryption, a technique that enables calculations on encrypted data without the need for decryption. She emphasised the importance of this approach in maintaining data confidentiality and integrity while enabling its use in complex processes.

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CyberSchool extends its warmest thanks to the speakers for their enriching presentations and to the students for their insightful questions and active participation, which greatly contributed to the success of this Cyber Thursday.