The average global cost of a data breach in 2024 reached $4.88 million, marking a 10% increase from 2023 (IBM).
Cybercrime damages are projected to cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, up from $3 trillion in 2015 (Cybersecurity Ventures / SecureWorks).
⚠️ Most Common Threats
Phishing and social engineering attacks remain the most reported threat, affecting 42% of organizations.
Ransomware continues to be devastating: 66% of companies experienced an attack in the past year.
Attacks targeting IoT devices surged by over 400%, particularly impacting the manufacturing sector.
👨💻 Cybersecurity Workforce
The global cybersecurity workforce reached 4.7 million professionals, the highest ever recorded.
However, workforce growth slowed for the first time in five years, with just a 0.1% increase year over year.
Cybersecurity in France – 2024 Snapshot
🔥 Surge in Incidents
The French national cybersecurity agency ANSSI responded to 4,386 security incidents in 2024, a 15% increase compared to 2023.
The Paris 2024 Olympics became a major cyber target, with attacks linked to Russian APT28 groups.
📈 Market Growth
The French cybersecurity market generated $7.26 billion in 2024.
It’s expected to double to $14.3 billion by 2030, with a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
The services segment is growing fastest, driven by demand for consulting, monitoring, and incident response.
🧑💼 SMEs Under Attack
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were the most frequently targeted, accounting for over half of breach notifications in France.
🧠 Emerging Challenges & Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used in both cyberattacks (e.g., deepfake scams) and defense (e.g., threat detection).
There is increasing pressure on companies to keep up with evolving regulations, especially in the EU (NIS2 Directive, DORA).
Human error remains a leading cause of breaches, reinforcing the importance of awareness and employee training.