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CyberSchool Graduate Cybersecurity Research School brings together the expertise of multiple higher education institutions, research centres, and Mixed Research Center (UMR). It also benefits from the support of key actors within the ecosystem.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span><\/span>Coordination<\/h2>\n

Universit\u00e9 de Rennes<\/h3>\n

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The University of Rennes<\/a> is the CyberSchool Graduate Cybersecurity Research School’s (EUR) coordinating institution. It host CyberSchool\u2019s operational team and provides support for its activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

The University of Rennes is an experimental public institution. It brings together training departments (UFR, faculties, schools, institutes), research centres and five Grandes \u00c9coles who participate in the development and implementation of its strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The University is a member of several research poles, such as the Coordination of French Research-Intensive Universities<\/a> (CURIF) which brings together France\u2019s 18 largest research universities. Universit\u00e9 de Rennes is specialized in disciplines known as “hard science” (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, computer science, and geology), “medical sciences” (medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry), and “human and social sciences” (law, political science, philosophy, economics, and management). In addition to this, Foundation Rennes, created in 2010, fosters innovation and socio-economic development by connecting the University with businesses.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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CentraleSup\u00e9lec<\/h3>\n

CentraleSup\u00e9lec is a public institution under ministerial charter, devoted to the sciences and engineering. This charter is shared between the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, and the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Digital Technologies. The Engineering School teaches all aspects of Systems Science and Engineering. CentraleSup\u00e9lec\u2019s academic and research excellence is nestled in its firm and fruitful cooperation with large national institutions such as the CNRS, CEA, INRIA, ISERM and ONERA. CentraleSup\u00e9lec is also host to the PIRAT and SUSHI research teams (formerly CIDRE), of which INRIA, CNRS and Universit\u00e9 de Rennes are also members.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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ENSAI<\/h3>\n

ENSAI\u2019s Ker Lann campus on the outskirts of Rennes trains data scientists – engineers and government statisticians – to process data and is the only French engineering school which is completely geared towards statistical engineering and IT processing careers. ENSAI also operates the renowned CREST<\/a> research unit. ENSAI runs six data science specialist programmes, an international Master\u2019s in Science programme, and has several double degree agreements with leading universities and doctoral schools in Asia and Europe.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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ENS Rennes<\/h3>\n

ENS Rennes is a high-status public institution of higher education and research. ENS Rennes specialises in preparing students for careers in higher education, research and innovation and trains them, through research-based training programmes, for the Agr\u00e9gation (high-level, competitive, French teaching qualification) examination and to continue on to PhD studies. ENS Rennes is strongly committed to developing science and its Rennes-based campus.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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IMT Atlantique<\/h3>\n

IMT Atlantique, a French Ministry of the Economy, Industry and the Digital Sector generalist engineering school, is one of France\u2019s top 10 engineering schools and has been ranked by World University Rankings as one of the world\u2019s 400 leading universities. IMT Atlantique is the first Mines-T\u00e9l\u00e9com Institute school, formed on 1 January 2015 by the merger between Mines Nantes and T\u00e9l\u00e9com Bretagne.<\/p>\n

Every year, IMT Atlantique welcomes 2,300 engineering, Master\u2019s and PhD students, and 290 researchers and permanent teachers carry out research activities spanning the business sector and higher education, publish 800 reviews, and generate \u20ac18M in contracts. The School\u2019s training programmes are based on internationally renowned research within six joint research units run by IMT Atlantique.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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INSA Rennes<\/h3>\n

INSA Rennes was founded in 1966 and is the largest engineering school in Brittany. It is CTI- certified (the main committee responsible for assessing and accrediting higher education institutions which train professional engineers in France) and a EUR-ACE label holder. It is recognised for its teaching and scientific research in two centres of excellence. With backing from six research labs, INSA Rennes offers high-level scientific training programmes in eight engineering specialities, five of which are related to IT and Communications Science and Technology (ICT).<\/p>\n

The School plays an important role in the cybersecurity sector: ANSSI Scientific Council Chair; CNRS computer security research group; and pilot for a European network. INSA Rennes\u2019 main specialities include the security, reliability and resource conservation of embedded electronic and IT systems (from smartphones to satellites) and associated modes of communication.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sciences Po Rennes<\/h3>\n

Sciences Po Rennes was founded in 1991 with the aim to train students from all social backgrounds, and prepare them to take on responsibilities in the public, private, and non-profit sectors in France, Europe, and the rest of the world. At Sciences Po Rennes, students receive an excellent, multidisciplinary education (law, economics, social science, international relations) which combines theory and practical application in the business world. For several years, Sciences Po Rennes has been developing specialist cybersecurity and defence programmes.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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University Rennes 2<\/h3>\n

Rennes 2 University is the largest centre for research and higher education in the fields of human and social sciences in western France (foreign languages, Breton, sports, arts and communications). Cybersecurity is one of Rennes 2 University\u2019s research areas. Work in this area is carried out in five labs: LP3C (specialised in psychology); CREAD (teaching); IRMAR (applied mathematics); Tempora (history); Psychology Research and New Symptoms and the Social Bond (specialised in psychopathology).<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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CNRS<\/h3>\n

The CNRS ranks among the world’s leading research institutions and is internationally recognised for the excellence of its scientific research. The Centre is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public. The regional CNRS Bretagne & Pays de la Loire Delegation is in charge of management, providing lab support, representing the institution, and coordinating the scientific community.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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INRIA<\/h3>\n

The Inria Rennes-Bretagne Atlantique Research Centre was established in 1980. Its growth is part of the development of the Rennes and Lannion sites, with University of Rennes, University Rennes 2, CentraleSup\u00e9lec, INSA Rennes and ENS Rennes. The Centre is one of Inria\u2019s eight research units and has 28 joint project teams in Rennes (including 24 with IRISA\u2019s joint research unit) and one in Lannion. Its activities occupy over 600 scientists and research and innovation support staff, including 50 different nationalities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inria, the French national research institute for IT and applied mathematics research, drives \u201cscientific excellence for technology transfer and society\u201d. Inria\u2019s research is carried out by project teams of researchers with complementary skills who focus on specific scientific projects. Inria\u2019s open and agile system means that it is able to explore innovative approaches with its partners in the sector\u2019s digital revolution. The Institute\u2019s expertise and research results are extended to businesses (startups, SMEs, and multinationals) in various sectors: health, transportation, energy, communications, security and privacy, smart cities and the factory of the future.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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CREST<\/h3>\n

CREST (Center for Research in Economics and Statistics) is a joint research center gathering the faculty members of ENSAE, ENSAI and Ecole Polytechnique Economics Department. An interdisciplinary Center focused on quantitative methods applied to the social sciences, CREST comprises four sub-areas: Economics, Statistics, Finance-Insurance and Sociology.<\/p>\n

In addition to the scientific output of its members, an important stake for the Center is the spin-off of its scientific culture and expertise through doctoral training. It is precisely one of the objectives of the \u201cParis-Saclay Master in Economics\u201d and associated PhD program, jointly offered by Ecole Polytechnique and ENSAE, in cooperation with HEC-Paris, ENS Cachan and Universit\u00e9 Paris-Sud, to train young economists and attract the brightest students not only from the founding schools but also from the best universities worldwide.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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IETR<\/h3>\n

The IETR (Rennes Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications is a public research laboratory specializing in the field of electronics and digital technologies. Structured into 6 departments and 12 thematic research teams, the work they carrying out addresses multiple scientific challenges mainly linked to the digital transformation of society, but also to its transitions in terms of the environment, ecology, energy and health.<\/p>\n

Established in Brittany (Rennes, Saint-Brieuc, Lannion, Co\u00ebtquidan) and in Pays de la Loire (Nantes, Angers, La Roche sur Yon), the IETR brings together more than 350 employees from the 5 establishments and supervisory bodies of the laboratory (CNRS (INSIS and INS2I), CentraleSup\u00e9lec, INSA Rennes, University of Nantes, and University of Rennes). The IETR also welcomes researchers and teacher-researchers from other institutions and associates by hosting agreement.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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IODE<\/h3>\n

IODE is a research laboratory in law with the status of a joint research unit (Unit\u00e9 Mixte de Recherche) and a dual reporting line: on the one hand, the University of Rennes and on the other hand, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS).<\/p>\n

Research activity deploys within IODE, two complementary research programs that tend to reinforce one another. The current research efforts are aimed at contributing to reflections as well as perspectives on key societal concerns. That is the case, in particular, for research based on environmental challenges, technological evolutions or different impacts of globalization \u2013 the European Union role in global governance, future civil law responsibility, legal services flows\u2026The research activity is focused on five themes which have been revised in 2016: the European Integration Process \u2013 Social Security and Property Rights \u2013 Environment, Global Change and Natural Resources \u2013 Responsibility and Legal Security \u2013 Theory and History of Legal Systems. It has also developed a cross-theme research in certain fields, such as in new digital environment.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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INRIA<\/h3>\n

The Inria Rennes-Bretagne Atlantique Research Centre was established in 1980. Its growth is part of the development of the Rennes and Lannion sites, with University of Rennes, University Rennes 2, CentraleSup\u00e9lec, INSA Rennes and ENS Rennes. The Centre is one of Inria\u2019s eight research units and has 28 joint project teams in Rennes (including 24 with IRISA\u2019s joint research unit) and one in Lannion. Its activities occupy over 600 scientists and research and innovation support staff, including 50 different nationalities.<\/p>\n

Inria, the French national research institute for IT and applied mathematics research, drives \u201cscientific excellence for technology transfer and society\u201d. Inria\u2019s research is carried out by project teams of researchers with complementary skills who focus on specific scientific projects. Inria\u2019s open and agile system means that it is able to explore innovative approaches with its partners in the sector\u2019s digital revolution. The Institute\u2019s expertise and research results are extended to businesses (startups, SMEs, and multinationals) in various sectors: health, transportation, energy, communications, security and privacy, smart cities and the factory of the future.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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IRISA<\/h3>\n

IRISA (Research Institute of Computer Science and Random Systems) is today one of the largest French research laboratory (more than 850 people) in the field of computer science and information technologies. Structured into seven scientific departments, the laboratory is a research center of excellence with scientific priorities such as bioinformatics, systems security, new software architectures, virtual reality, big data analysis and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n

Located in Rennes, Vannes, and Lannion, IRISA is at the heart of a rich regional ecosystem for research and innovation and is positioned as the reference in France with an internationally recognized expertise through numerous European contracts and international scientific collaborations. Focused on the future of computer science and necessarily internationally oriented, IRISA is at the very heart of the digital transition of society and of innovation at the service of cybersecurity, health, environment and ecology, transport, robotics, energy, culture and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n

IRISA is a joint-venture resulting from the collaboration between eight institutions, in alphabetical order: CentraleSup\u00e9lec<\/a>, CNRS<\/a>, ENS Rennes<\/a>, IMT Atlantique<\/a>, Inria<\/a>, INSA Rennes<\/a>, Universit\u00e9 Bretagne Sud<\/a>, University of Rennes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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IRMAR<\/h3>\n

The IRMAR (Rennes Institute of Mathematical Research) laboratory brings together the majority of research personnel in mathematics around Rennes. The laboratory gathers mathematicians from University of Rennes<\/a>, Universit\u00e9 Rennes 2<\/a>, ENS Rennes<\/a>, INSA<\/a> and CNRS<\/a>. The laboratory also includes mathematicians from Agrocampus<\/a>, DGA Ma\u00eetrise de l\u2019Information<\/a> and ENSAI<\/a>. In addition, IRMAR hosts three INRIA<\/a> project teams : MINGuS<\/a>, ASPI<\/a> and FLUMINANCE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About 240 mathematicians, including more than 60 doctoral students, are part of the laboratory.<\/p>\n