Advens, France’s leading pure-play cybersecurity provider, and Cyber Security Management (CSM) have formed a partnership to provide a comprehensive offering to Belgian businesses and public organizations. Starting today, under the CSM-Advens banner, they will jointly deliver a unique portfolio of services. In doing so, they are establishing themselves as the Belgian leader in 100% European cybersecurity solutions and services.
With 200 employees across France, 30% annual growth, and 300 active clients in France and abroad, Advens is France’s leading pure-play cybersecurity provider. Advens brings together all the necessary expertise, from strategy to operational security management, along with an innovative suite of turnkey services designed to simplify security and make it agile and accessible to everyone (Security-as-a-Service). Advens’ expertise is recognized by numerous labels and certifications, such as those from France’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI). It is also attested to by prestigious public sector clients (Ministry of the Armed Forces, public hospitals, local governments) and private sector clients (Alstom, Danone, Système U, etc.).
Through this new partnership, CSM is adding another valuable asset to its portfolio, enabling it to offer a comprehensive range of services that will provide its clients with all the expertise, know-how, and technologies needed to build robust digital security. These services will range from consulting and auditing to architecture and integration, including high-value-added managed services (Security-as-a-Service).
“ While we are primarily active in the French market, our goal is to build a leading European player. With our headquarters in Lille, this proximity made the Belgian market a natural first step for our international expansion,” explains Alexandre Fayeulle, president and founder of Advens. “We had already been working with CSM for some time throughHexatrust technology, but we wanted to go beyond that… Today, it’s much more than a partnership between our two companies; it’s a true Franco-Belgian alliance that we’re establishing! We look forward to building a sustainable and collaborative relationship with CSM in Belgium.”
“We are very pleased that Advens has chosen CSM to enter the Belgian market,” said Peter Braem, CEO of CSM. “Since our founding in 2017, we have grown steadily and secured several major contracts at the federal level, in the medical sector, the aerospace industry, and with European institutions. Our strength lies in the fact that our solutions are all 100% European—a key factor for Belgian institutions and companies, as it ensures that data remains within Europe. By adding Advens’ services to our portfolio, we offer our clients a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. We are very pleased with this exciting partnership and are confident it will lead to a highly successful collaboration.”
