The Cybersecurity Major of the ECE Engineering Cycle aims to train engineers who master the entire chain of protection for information systems. Each student acquires skills in infrastructure administration, identity management, incident response, and cryptography.

The program extends over two years and covers a broad spectrum of skills: from the fundamentals of computer networks in the 2nd year to advanced defensive cybersecurity in the 3rd year. The goal is to train operational profiles capable of intervening from their first job in the field of information systems security.

The SecNumEdu label is issued by ANSSI, the National Cybersecurity Agency of France. It distinguishes cybersecurity training programs that meet demanding criteria for pedagogical quality and relevance of content. The Cybersecurity Major at ECE received this label in 2018.

This label places ECE among the leading training programs in the field of cybersecurity in France. It serves as a mark of seriousness recognized by employers in the sector and allows students to enhance their diploma with major companies, public institutions, and vital operators.

The Cybersecurity Major of the Engineering Cycle at ECE stands out for several concrete advantages. The program was co-constructed with Microsoft and Orange Cyberdefense, two major players in the field. It is the first training program to integrate a unique focus on identity management, a central issue in modern cybersecurity.

Each student benefits from lessons taught in French and English, which prepares them to thrive in an international professional world. The development of advanced technical skills, combined with a strategic vision of system protection, makes this program a comprehensive and differentiating training in the job market.

The Cybersecurity Major prepares for three main families of professions. Consulting and expertise professions, to support organizations in their digital transformation and compliance. Product professions, to develop tools and protection solutions tailored to the needs of businesses. Production professions, to manage information systems and ensure the availability of IT resources.

These career paths are found in various sectors:

• banks 
• industry 
• defense 
• health 
• digital services 
• public institutions.

In each of these environments, the profession of cybersecurity engineer occupies a strategic and rapidly growing position.

Yes. Starting from the 2nd year of the Engineering Cycle, the program includes courses on machine learning and artificial intelligence applied to information systems. These teachings help understand how new technologies transform both threats and defense tools.

The Internet of Things is also given special attention in the teachings. Securing connected objects has become a major issue for companies. Acquiring these cross-functional skills allows graduates to address complex protection problems at the intersection of software development, cybersecurity, and new digital architectures.

Yes. The Cybersecurity Major of the Engineering Cycle at ECE is available in full-time and apprenticeship formats. This schedule allows each student to alternate periods in school and immersion in a company, to gain solid professional experience while completing their engineering degree.

Apprenticeship is a real stepping stone in the field of cybersecurity. The partner companies of ECE operate in various sectors and offer missions with high added value. Most apprentices receive a job offer at the end of their contract, illustrating the quality of professional development provided by this system.

Students who thrive in the Cybersecurity Major are rigorous, curious, and passionate about the challenges of the digital world. An aptitude for networks, information systems, and solving complex problems is a determining asset. Progressive mastery of programming and IT architectures is accessible to any motivated student.

The program is designed to develop both technical skills and the ability to analyze crisis situations. Protecting information systems requires as much methodological rigor as it does responsiveness. These qualities are acquired gradually through applied teaching and concrete projects throughout the curriculum.

Yes. The courses in the Cybersecurity Major are taught in French and English, directly preparing students to thrive in international professional environments. 

Cybersecurity is a global field: threats know no borders, and large organizations are looking for engineers who can intervene anywhere in the world.

ECE relies on a network of 142 partner universities across 4 continents and offers 40 international dual degrees. These opportunities enrich the academic journey and develop an international vision of information systems protection, a valuable asset in the job market.

The Cybersecurity Major is accessible in the 4th year of the ECE Engineering Cycle. Applications for initial training are made through the Avenir competition. Applications for apprenticeships are submitted directly on the ECE platform, outside of Parcoursup.

The program is open to students from scientific preparatory classes, BTS, or technological licenses. 

Each file is evaluated individually to ensure that the student’s professional project aligns with the major’s objectives and the career prospects of an engineer in cybersecurity.

The ECE engineering degree is a Bac +5 accredited by CTI. It allows for pursuing a PhD or research program in the field of cybersecurity. 

Pathways also exist for advanced specialization courses internationally, particularly in major partner universities of ECE spread across 4 continents.

The development of regulatory and technical issues in the field of cybersecurity also opens up opportunities for leadership roles: CISO, information systems director, or data protection officer. These career advancements make this program a sustainable investment for your professional future.