Cybelia: What Is This French Program for AI-Augmented SOC Operators in Industry?

Cybelia is a French R&D programme dedicated to “augmented cybersecurity” for industry, launched by the IRT SystemX as part of France 2030. The four-year programme brings together around a dozen industrial players, including Airbus Protect and RTE. The idea is to create SOC operators augmented by AI. At a time when cyberattacks are multiplying in France (tax authorities, La Poste, etc.), we take a look at the programme’s objectives with Alexandre Balondrade, SOC Manager at Airbus Protect, and Réda YAICH, Head of Cybersecurity, Safety and Digital Trust at IRT SystemX.