Squad, a consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity, and Ynov Campus, a group of private higher education institutions in the digital field, as leaders in their respective sectors, share common synergies.
In particular, a high level of expertise in cybersecurity, a shared vision of corporate culture, and a similar geographical presence in France are the reasons behind the natural alignment between the two entities.
Squad and Ynov Campus have been partners for six years in Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, and Sophia, offering students innovative and professional cybersecurity training programs designed to produce the qualified experts that the sector needs.
Today, building on a successful regional collaboration, Squad and Ynov Campus have decided to extend their partnership to the national level. All students in the group will now benefit from Squad's support throughout their five-year program, from bachelor's to master's degrees in cybersecurity.
Squad is committed to being present at various stages of training to help develop cybersecurity skills and prepare students for entry into the business world: organizing CTFs, technical conferences, training workshops, job dating days, participating in thesis defense panels, leading courses, posting job offers, etc.
"Squad is an expert company, and as such we strive for excellence. Ynov, with its innovative educational approach, such as flipped classrooms, gaming, e-learning, and an emphasis on soft skills, has the ability to train today's best cybersecurity experts and, above all, to anticipate the skills of tomorrow, given that 85% of jobs in 2030 do not yet exist. In our field, it is vital to be forward-thinking in order to stay as close as possible to the needs of businesses," says Emilie GOSSMANN, Director of Recruitment at Squad.
About SQUAD
SQUAD, a consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity, helps organizations protect their information systems against cyber threats. With expertise in six areas—cybersecurity management, cybersecurity architecture, access control, application and operational cybersecurity, and cybersecurity assessment—SQUAD ensures cyber risk control and compliance with regulatory requirements.
SQUAD holds PASSI RGS and LPM security certifications from ANSSI, granting it trusted provider status to conduct audits at Essential Service Organizations (ESOs), Organizations of Vital Importance (OVIs), and in the public sector.
SQUAD's clients include companies in sectors with very demanding cybersecurity requirements, such as defense, banking, energy, tourism, telecommunications, transportation, pharmaceuticals, etc.
Founded in 2011 by Eric Guillerm and Marc Brua, SQUAD is one of the top 10 cybersecurity companies in France and aims to be in the top 3 by 2026, with a target revenue of €150 million.
