NEXA Digital School won the silver medal in the “Best Cybersecurity Training” category at CyberNight 2025, a benchmark event for the cyber sector held at the Théâtre Mogador in Paris. This national distinction places the school among the major players in IT security training in France and validates its innovative pedagogical approach, which combines technical excellence, risk governance, and cross-disciplinary skills. This sends a strong signal to companies seeking operational talent in the face of a structural shortage of qualified cybersecurity profiles.
An award honoring a 360° and strategic vision of Cybersecurity
CyberNight is the unmissable gathering of the French cyber ecosystem, bringing together decision-makers, CISOs, experts, and training stakeholders to celebrate excellence in the sector. The silver medal awarded to NEXA Digital School rewards a disruptive pedagogical approach that trains professionals capable of meeting the complex challenges of modern cybersecurity.
Unlike traditional curricula focused solely on technical aspects, NEXA has developed a comprehensive pedagogical model structured around three complementary pillars:
1. Technical and operational excellence
Secure systems administration, Pentesting, Incident response and forensics, Zero Trust architecture.
2. Governance, compliance and strategic management
GDPR, ISO 27001/27005, ANSSI/NIST frameworks, Security Policy (PSSI) drafting.
3. Leadership, crisis communication and soft skills
SOC team management, Cyber crisis communication, Change management, Negotiation.
This holistic approach meets recruiters’ expectations: 78% of CISOs believe that cross-disciplinary skills are just as important as technical expertise (2024 ANSSI study).
Recognition that validates Nexa’s active and immersive pedagogy
« This silver medal from CyberNight 2025 is a collective pride that crowns years of educational innovation. It confirms that our vision of global cybersecurity – understanding threats, securing systems, explaining the stakes, onboarding teams – meets the real needs on the ground. »
• Arielle Attias, Pedagogical Director of Nexa Digital School
NEXA’s educational philosophy is rooted in action. The academic calendar is driven by authentic professional scenarios:
- Capture The Flag (CTF): Ethical hacking competitions, forensics challenges, Red Team vs Blue Team exercises.
- Business games and strategic simulations: Real-time cyberattack management, negotiation (ransomware scenario), crisis communication management.
- And many other initiatives such as: Public speaking contests, cross-disciplinary competitions, etc.
These practices develop rapid decision-making under pressure, teamwork, and clear communication of the challenges.
This distinction comes at a favorable time for the school:
- 92% employability rate within 6 months post-graduation.
- 1,500+ partner companies welcoming work-study students.
- Active participation in ANSSI and Campus Cyber working groups.
Integrated Cybersecurity : training highly sought-after hybrid profiles
NEXA makes the strategic choice to break down silos in its cybersecurity stream by creating strong synergies with its other areas of expertise to train T-shaped profiles (deep vertical expertise combined with a broad cross-disciplinary vision).
- Cyber × Artificial Intelligence: Mastery of AI for threat detection automation (Machine Learning, UEBA) and securing AI models (Adversarial attacks).
- Cyber × Green IT: Designing resilient and eco-friendly architectures, energy optimization, securing IoT systems.
- Cyber × Communication: Post-incident media crisis management, raising awareness among non-technical employees, translating cyber issues for executive management.
Inclusive cybersecurity: opening the doors to a sector under pressure
Facing a structural talent shortage (estimated at 15,000 unfilled positions in France in 2025 – ANSSI), NEXA promotes diversity, which it considers an operational necessity.
Feminization of the sector: Mentoring by female professionals, partnerships with Women in Cybersecurity to break the technical glass ceiling (fewer than 20% of women in the sector).
Professional retraining: Welcoming and supporting atypical profiles (law, audit, finance, military) towards governance or IT security roles.
Social and geographical accessibility: The 100% work-study (apprenticeship) model removes financial barriers (free tuition, immediate compensation) and guarantees accelerated professional integration (80% hiring rate post-training).
About NEXA Digital School:
Founded 30 years ago, NEXA Digital School is a leading reference in work-study higher education for digital careers. The school offers programs certified with RNCP titles (Levels 6 and 7) across four strategic fields:
- Cybersecurity & Digital Risk Governance
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Web & Mobile Development
- Digital Marketing & Communication
The NEXA Model: Work-study at the heart of success (3 weeks in-company / 1 week at school) ensures professional immersion and a perfect match with corporate needs.