Cybersecurity
A strategic pillar of digital sovereignty and economic resilience between France and India
A Cross-Cutting Priority in a Connected Economy
Cybersecurity has become central to economic stability, national security and industrial continuity. As critical infrastructure, financial systems, healthcare networks and industrial operations become increasingly digitised, their protection is no longer optional — it is strategic.
Cybersecurity today covers:
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Protection of critical infrastructure (energy, transport, healthcare)
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Data security and information systems protection
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Cyber defence and national security
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Industrial systems security (OT/IT environments)
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Cloud and digital platform protection
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Prevention of cybercrime, fraud and strategic espionage
In a context of rising geopolitical tensions and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, cybersecurity is now a key determinant of trust, competitiveness and sovereignty.
2025–2030 Outlook: Resilience, Sovereignty and Strategic Protection
Between 2025 and 2030, the sector will be shaped by major structural trends:
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Strengthening of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
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Growth in public and private investment in cyber defence
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Integration of AI-driven threat detection and automated response systems
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Protection of digital supply chains
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Development of sovereign cloud and secure digital infrastructure
Cybersecurity is evolving from a defensive IT function into a strategic governance priority embedded at board and governmental levels.
900 millions
digital users: continued acceleration of usage in India, increasing security challenges
+50 %
increase in cyber incidents targeting critical infrastructure worldwide
+12 %
per year: average growth of the global cybersecurity market by 2030
Top 5
European: France's position among the most advanced cybersecurity ecosystems
France: Regulatory Strength and Strategic Expertise
France benefits from:
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A structured regulatory framework for data protection and digital governance
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Recognised expertise in protecting critical infrastructure
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Strong defence and cybersecurity industrial actors
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Close integration between civil security and defence ecosystems
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A broader European commitment to digital sovereignty
France positions cybersecurity as a strategic tool to protect industrial assets, public institutions and technological autonomy.
India: Rapid Digital Expansion and Cyber Capabilities
India’s fast-growing digital economy has made cybersecurity a national priority:
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Massive digital public infrastructure deployment
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Rapid expansion of fintech, digital services and e-governance platforms
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Growing domestic cybersecurity industry
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Strengthened national cyber policies and defence capabilities
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Rising demand for enterprise-level digital protection
As digitalisation accelerates, the need for scalable, secure and resilient systems continues to grow significantly.
Key Figures
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Over USD 300 billion: projected global cybersecurity market by 2030
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10–15%: average annual growth rate of the sector
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Significant increase in attacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide
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Rapid expansion of cybersecurity investments across Europe and Asia
Shared Strategic Priorities
France–India cooperation in cybersecurity addresses key objectives:
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Protection of critical and strategic infrastructure
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Securing sensitive data and digital assets
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Development of sovereign technological solutions
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Strengthening cyber defence capabilities
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Industrial and technological collaboration
Cybersecurity cooperation extends beyond technology — it underpins trust, stability and long-term economic security.
Structuring a France–India Cyber Corridor
A structured corridor could include:
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Technology partnerships in secure digital systems
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Joint training and talent development initiatives
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Industrial deployment of cybersecurity solutions
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Digital supply chain protection strategies
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Institutional dialogue on governance and regulatory alignment
Strategic Perspective
By 2030, cybersecurity will be inseparable from economic competitiveness and technological leadership.
The combination of France’s regulatory expertise and industrial security capabilities with India’s digital scale and innovation capacity creates a strong foundation for a resilient and forward-looking strategic partnership.
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