Stéphane Descous

Stéphane DESCOUS has extensive work experience in the field of cybersecurity. Stéphane started their career in 1995 at the Ministère des Armées, where they worked as a Network Security Specialist and Infosec Officer for over 15 years. In 2011, they joined SRC Solution as an Information Security Consultant and later moved to SOGETI High Tech as an ICS Cybersecurity Development Manager and Local Security Officer. In 2012, they also took on the role of Chief Information Security Officer (Reservist) at the Ministère des Outre-mer. In 2017, they joined Thales Alenia Space, initially as a Galileo Cyber Internal Auditor, then as a Navigation Products & Infosec Officer, and currently serves as the Chief Product Security Officer. Stéphane also holds a position as a Space Cybersecurity Reserve Officer at the Commandement de la cyberdéfense since 2021.

Stéphane DESCOURS has a diverse and extensive education history in the field of defense and aerospace. Stéphane completed their education at various institutions, acquiring degrees and certifications throughout their career.

In 1995, Stéphane received their Baccalauréat in STI Electronique from Ecole Nationale Technique des Sous-Officiers d'Active (ENTSOA). Following this, they attended École des Transmissions (ETRS), where they obtained a Brevet de Spécialiste de l'Armée de terre (BSAT RTD) in Réseaux et Transmissions de Données in 1998.

Continuing their education at École des Transmissions (ETRS), Stéphane earned a Brevet Supérieur de Technicien de l'Armée de terre (BSTAT ESRI) in Emploi des Systèmes et Réseaux Informatiques in 2004. Stéphane then pursued further studies at École des Transmissions (ETRS) and completed their degree in Sécurité des Systèmes d'Information, focusing on the security of information systems and communication (QAP2 SSIC) in 2007.

In 2011, Stéphane enrolled at Paris-Pantheon-Assas University, where they earned a Master's degree in Expertise Economique et Juridique des Systèmes d'Information (EEJSI), specializing in economic and legal expertise related to information systems.

More recently, Stéphane attended Sciences Po Bordeaux, where they completed the CESDA - Cycle d'Etudes Supérieures Défense et Aérospatial program. This program focused on defense and aerospace studies.

In addition to their formal education, Stéphane DESCOURS has also obtained numerous certifications in various fields. These certifications include Gestion de crise Cyber - Room#42 from GREAT-X in 2020, CERTIFIED EBIOS Risk Manager and CERTIFIED ISO 27001 Lead Auditor from PECB, CFSSI certifications related to security and audits from Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information (ANSSI), Certified Netasq Expert from Arkoon-Netasq, and various cybersecurity certifications from organizations such as NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) and the US Department of Homeland Security.