Specialization
Bachelor in Cybersecurity
The Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity at ECE trains operational professionals, capable of protecting digital infrastructures and responding to the cybersecurity challenges of businesses.
- Obtain a level 6 RNCP title recognized by the State
- Study in apprenticeship at our Paris campus
- Become an expert in systems and network security

billion euros – size of the French cybersecurity market in 2025
growth per year in this market
average annual salary
25,000 cybersecurity positions will be available in France by 2028
At the heart of digital security
What is the Cybersecurity sector at ECE ?
On the front lines against attacks
Cyberattacks are increasing across all sectors. Businesses, public organizations, and individuals are all exposed to digital threats. Hacking, identity theft, data theft, intrusions into critical systems: the risks are real and constantly evolving. Organizations are seeking professionals capable of protecting them effectively.
The Cybersecurity program at ECE prepares you to become that expert. You learn to assess security trends, identify vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate responses.
- Significant increase in digital threats.
- Constantly growing demand for professionals.
- Sector recruiting across all fields of activity.
Technical skills at the heart of the program
The Secured Infrastructure Administrator Bachelor’s program trains you to implement, manage, and secure local and cloud-based IT infrastructures. You learn to design solutions that adapt to business evolution needs, implement monitoring devices, and optimize protection systems.
- Securing network and system infrastructures.
- Risk management and crisis situations.
- Monitoring and optimizing security measures.
Analyze, detect, intervene
The Cybersecurity field trains you along the entire protection chain. You learn to measure and analyze the security level of an infrastructure, to detect intrusion attempts, and to manage incidents in real-time. You also develop the ability to formulate and implement a security policy tailored to the needs of each organization.
This operational aspect is at the heart of the profession. Knowing how to react quickly and effectively to a threat is a rare skill, highly valued by recruiters.
- Detection and management of security incidents
- Formulation of a security policy
- Analysis of system vulnerability levels
Think like an attacker to better defend
Understanding offensive techniques is essential for building an effective defense. The Cybersecurity program introduces you to ethical hacking: you learn to test systems, identify vulnerabilities, and simulate attack scenarios within a legal and controlled framework. You develop a critical analysis capacity of IT architectures to anticipate weaknesses before they can be exploited.
These offensive skills are among the most sought after in the job market. They directly complement the defensive knowledge acquired throughout the training.
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing
- Identification and analysis of vulnerabilities
- Simulation of attack scenarios in a controlled environment
Our Training Programs
Bachelor’s Degrees in Cybersecurity at ECE
Campus
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- 1st year undergraduate
- 2nd year undergraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
Bachelor in Secured Infrastructure Management
Careers
Career Prospects of a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity
Graduates from the Cybersecurity program secure sought-after technical positions across all sectors, with quick professional integration and solid advancement prospects.
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FAQ
Questions?
The top frequently asked questions about the Cybersecurity program at ECE are gathered here. If that’s not enough, we are always available to discuss!
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Cybersecurity is one of the most promising sectors in the digital world. Cyberattacks are increasingly common across all fields of activity, and companies struggle to recruit qualified profiles.
The school offers a program in Cybersecurity that is directly aligned with these needs. You develop operational skills recognized by recruiters, thanks to practical learning, technical projects, and an integrated work-study program in the 3rd year.
Engineers and administrators specialized in system security are among the highest-paid profiles in the digital job market. Choosing this program means opting for a sustainable and in-demand career.
Choosing the Bachelor in Cybersecurity at ECE means joining a recognized engineering school ranked 1st out of 15 institutions in the Bachelor category of Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Telecoms, and Networks. The pedagogy is based on a concrete approach: technical projects, hackathons, and professional simulations mark each year of training.
ECE offers a stimulating learning environment, with professionals from the industry as instructors. You develop directly applicable skills in areas as diverse as network security, incident management, and the development of security policies. In Paris, Lyon or Bordeaux, each campus connects you to a vibrant economic fabric and numerous internship and apprenticeship opportunities.
The Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity opens access to highly sought-after technical jobs. Graduates typically occupy the following positions:
- systems and network administrator ;
- cybersecurity administrator ;
- Risk Manager ;
- network and information systems architect.
Work in cybersecurity is carried out in various sectors: finance, healthcare, defense, industry, digital services.
Professional integration is swift. A recent graduate in cybersecurity typically finds a job in less than 3 months. The salary of a junior network administrator ranges between €33,000 and €42,000 gross per year, with rapid progression towards €60,000 for experienced security profiles.
Students who succeed in the Bachelor of Cybersecurity are rigorous, curious, and drawn to technical environments. A taste for logic, problem-solving, and teamwork are real assets. No prior expertise is required for entry into the 1st year: the school builds the foundations progressively through hands-on learning and technical projects.
Profiles from general, STI2D, or technological high school backgrounds adapt very well to this program. ECE supports each student in developing the necessary technical and behavioral skills. Motivation and curiosity about the challenges of digital security remain the primary criteria for success in this field.
Yes. The apprenticeship is integrated into the curriculum starting in the 3rd year of the Bachelor program. The schedule consists of 2 weeks in training and 3 weeks in the company, allowing you to gain solid professional experience while completing your degree. The tuition fees for this year of apprenticeship are fully covered by the host company.
This program is a real stepping stone. The learning experiences gained in the company directly complement the courses taught at school. Most students in work-study programs receive a job offer at the end of their contract. The network of 10,000 partner companies of ECE facilitates finding an apprenticeship contract.
The Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity is a Bac +3 that opens several pathways. You can either directly enter the job market or continue towards a Bac +5. ECE notably offers the MSc in Cybersecurity Management, an engineering-level program that deepens the strategic and organizational aspects of information system security.
Other pathways exist towards the engineering cycle of ECE or towards a specialized Master’s. These further studies allow you to access higher responsibility positions and expand your skills towards security management, governance, or cyber defense.
The admissions process is open year-round, except for Parcoursup. You submit your application online on the ECE platform. After review by a jury, a motivation interview will be offered if your profile is selected. You will receive a response within 5 business days following the interview.
The program is accessible right after the Bac for entry into the 1st year. Entry into the 2nd or 3rd year is possible if you have a Bac +1 in computer science or a scientific or technological BTS. The school evaluates each application individually to tailor the program to your level and professional project.
Yes. The Bachelor in Secured Infrastructure Administration awards a level 6 professional certification, registered with the RNCP under number 37680. This certification validates skill blocks recognized by companies in the sector and facilitates your entry into the job market.
Throughout the training, you will work with tools and environments used in real conditions: firewall configuration, server security, access and network protocol management. The practical application of these tools is at the heart of the projects and internships integrated into the curriculum, so you will be immediately operational upon graduating from the school.
Yes. ECE regularly invites professionals actively involved in the courses of the Cybersecurity program. Security managers, network engineers, cybersecurity consultants: these experts share their concrete experience and provide students with a real insight into the industry’s challenges.
These learnings from contact with professionals enrich the theoretical training and accelerate your professional development. They also facilitate the building of your network from the very first years of studies, a valuable asset to secure your apprenticeship or your first job in the field of cybersecurity.
The Bachelor’s degree in Secured Infrastructures grants an RNCP title at level 6, equivalent to a Bac +3. This level corresponds to the Bachelor’s grade in the European higher education system. It is recognized by the State and valued by recruiters in the digital sector.
This title opens rights for further studies towards a Bac +5, in Master’s, MSc, or engineering cycles. It also provides a solid foundation for direct entry into the workforce, with a clear positioning in the job market for cybersecurity.
