Csb.school

What Csb.school does

CSB.SCHOOL (Cybersecurity Business School; legal entity: Csb education group) is a private French education institution headquartered in Charbonnières-les-Bains near Lyon, founded in 2021 with a second campus in Toulouse. It delivers a vertically specialized cybersecurity curriculum covering five branches — Infrastructure and Architecture, Industrial Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Governance Risk and Compliance, and Offensive Cybersecurity — at the Bac+3 to Bac+5 level, delivered through an alternance (work-study) model integrated with an 80+ enterprise partner network that supplies apprenticeship placements with firms such as Schneider Electric, EDF, Enedis, Framatome, PwC, Crédit Agricole, BPCE, Vinci, and others.

The product portfolio centers on two degree programs (Spécialiste en cybersécurité, Bachelor Bac+3 / RNCP37987, and Responsable cybersécurité, Master Bac+5 / RNCP38463), both labeled by ANSSI under the SecNumEdu quality framework. Programs embed preparation for CISSP, ISO 27001/27002/27005/27701, EBIOS RM, CEH and major vendor certifications (Cisco, Google, AWS), with the school reporting a 75% CISSP pass rate. Complementary offerings include a custom corporate training line (Formation sur-mesure) priced at €2,000–€3,000 per day, short-form job-seeker programs in GRC, network security and SOC analysis, and access to Fondation Cyber Pour Tous scholarships.

Revenue is generated through student tuition, alternance funding via the French taxe d'apprentissage, corporate training contracts, and foundation grants. Go-to-market is sales-led and hybrid: a direct admissions process (online Candidater portal plus in-person campus visits) for prospective students, and a four-step diagnostic-led direct sales motion for enterprise clients involving HR and operational managers. The school holds Qualiopi, Campus Région du Numérique, and France Compétences recognitions, and operates under the patronage (Parrain) of Google's Thiebaut Meyer, Director of the Office of the CISO. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Csb.school

Legal name

Csb education group

Website

https://cybersecurity-business.school

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CSB.SCHOOL is a French private cybersecurity education institution (Bac+3 to Bac+5) with campuses in Lyon and Toulouse, offering SecNumEdu-labeled degree programs, integrated certification prep, alternance apprenticeships, and custom corporate training to students, professionals, and enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Education and Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity education
• Cybersecurity training
• Professional certification
• Corporate training
• Degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Student Tuition: Revenue from tuition fees for initial degree programs (Bachelor and Master levels) offered to students seeking cybersecurity education and certifications.
2. Corporate Training Contracts: Custom intra-company cybersecurity training programs priced between 2000€ and 3000€ net of tax per day. Programs include ISO certifications (27001, 27002, 27005, 27701), EBIOS Risk Manager, CEH preparation, and other cybersecurity topics.
3. Apprenticeship/Taxe d'Apprentissage: Partnership with companies providing apprenticeship opportunities (alternance) for students, with funding through the French apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage).
4. Foundation Scholarships: Programs eligible for Cyber Pour Tous Foundation scholarships, providing financial support for qualifying students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Csb.school is a French cybersecurity-focused higher education institution offering SecNumEdu-labeled Bachelor (Bac+3) and Master (Bac+5) degree programs, integrated preparation for industry certifications (CISSP, ISO 27001, EBIOS RM, CEH), and customized corporate cybersecurity training programs priced per day. The school also delivers short specialized training programs for job seekers in GRC, network security, and SOC analysis through its Lyon and Toulouse campuses.

Product overview

CSB.SCHOOL is a cybersecurity-focused educational institution offering a unified portfolio of programs from Bac+3 to Bac+5 levels. The core offerings consist of the Spécialiste en cybersécurité Bachelor (Bac+3) and Responsable cybersécurité Master (Bac+5), both labeled SecNumEdu by ANSSI. These are complemented by integrated certification preparation programs (CISSP, ISO 27001, EBIOS RM, CEH) that are woven into the curriculum, as well as customized corporate training (Formation sur-mesure) and specialized programs for job seekers (GRC, SOC Analyst, Network Security Technician). The programs combine theoretical instruction with practical exercises, alternating work-study opportunities, and e-learning modules to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity education aligned with industry demands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sp\u00e9cialiste en cybers\u00e9curit\u00e9 (Bachelor Bac+3) A Bac+3 degree program (RNCP37987) training technical cybersecurity specialists, labeled SecNumEdu by ANSSI and recognized by Campus R\u00e9gion du Num\u00e9rique. Features 100% cybersecurity curriculum with alternating work-study format, aimed at high school graduates and career changers.
• Responsable cybers\u00e9curit\u00e9 (Master Bac+5) A 2-year Bac+5 program (RNCP38463) training cybersecurity managers, labeled SecNumEdu by ANSSI. Develops fundamental competencies required for senior cybersecurity leadership roles, with alternating work-study format.
• Certifications en cybers\u00e9curit\u00e9 (CISSP, ISO 27001, EBIOS RM, CEH) Professional certification preparation programs integrated into the curriculum, including CEH, EBIOS RM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, with 75% CISSP pass rate. Aimed at students and professionals seeking recognized industry certifications.
• Formation sur-mesure entreprise Customized corporate cybersecurity training adapted to organizational needs, priced between \u20ac2,000-\u20ac3,000 net per day. Includes 15 training topics covering industrial cybersecurity, IT security, certification prep, and more. Delivered through a 4-step process involving diagnostic interviews with HR and operational managers.
• Formation Charg\u00e9 de GRC (Gouvernance, Risque et Conformit\u00e9) Short training program for governance, risk management and compliance professionals targeting job seekers.
• Formation Technicien S\u00e9curit\u00e9 et R\u00e9seau Short technical security and network training program for job seekers.
• Formation Analyste SOC Short Security Operations Center analyst training program for job seekers.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoogle serves as the school godfather (Parrain), with Thiébaut Meyer (Director, Office of the CISO at Google) as the school's godfather. Google Cloud supports the cybersecurity sector through professional training programs as part of its sustainable development commitment.
• Schneider ElectricmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial automation company providing apprenticeship opportunities for cybersecurity students in industrial environments.
• PwCmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional services firm providing consulting-focused apprenticeship opportunities in cybersecurity.
• VincimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor construction and concessions group providing apprenticeship opportunities across various business units.
• Crédit AgricolemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor banking group providing financial sector cybersecurity apprenticeship opportunities.
• BPCEmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanking group providing financial sector cybersecurity apprenticeship opportunities.
• EDFmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench energy company providing cybersecurity apprenticeship opportunities including in industrial environments.
• EnedismajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench electricity distribution network operator providing industrial cybersecurity apprenticeship opportunities.
• NomiosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCybersecurity services company providing apprenticeship opportunities in security consulting.
• SafeominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCybersecurity company providing apprenticeship opportunities.
• AdvensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCybersecurity services company providing apprenticeship opportunities.
• FramatomemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNuclear energy company providing industrial cybersecurity apprenticeship opportunities.
• ArkemaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialty chemicals company providing industrial cybersecurity apprenticeship opportunities.
• SocomecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectrical equipment manufacturer providing industrial cybersecurity apprenticeship opportunities.
• SpieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-technical services company providing cybersecurity apprenticeship opportunities.
• Digital-LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional digital industry cluster in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes for networking and ecosystem development.
• MinalogicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation cluster for digital technologies in Grenoble region for ecosystem development.
• Fondation Cyber Pour TouscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational foundation supporting cybersecurity education accessibility through scholarships for qualifying students in SecNumEdu-labeled programs.
• Campus Région du NumériquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional digital campus initiative supported by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes government for digital education infrastructure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EPITA: Major French engineering school with dedicated cybersecurity specialization and several SecNumEdu-labeled programs; competes directly for the same Bac+3 to Bac+5 cybersecurity candidates via the alternance pathway.
• ENSIBS (Université Bretagne Sud): University-level cybersecurity engineering program that has held SecNumEdu labels and trains Bac+5 cyber engineers, directly overlapping CSB's Master program in curriculum level and IS security focus.
• Guardia Cybersecurity School: French cybersecurity-specialized school offering Bachelor and Master-level programs with similar work-study (alternance) formats. Most directly comparable peer to CSB on focus, level, and target student persona.
• Purple Campus (formerly Purple Strategies): Specialized French cybersecurity training provider offering short, certified programs (ISO 27001, CEH, EBIOS) targeting enterprises and career-changers; competes with CSB's certification prep and corporate training offerings.
• ESIEA: French engineering school with a recognized cybersecurity track (digital trust, offensive security) and history of SecNumEdu certification; comparable to CSB on target candidates and engineering-school positioning.

Broad incumbents

• OpenClassrooms: Large French online higher-education platform with cybersecurity and IT tracks; competes for the same career-changer and professional-upskilling segments that CSB addresses in its continuing-education offerings.
• AFPA: France's national vocational training organization offering Qualiopi-certified technical programs including IT and cybersecurity tracks; an incumbent alternative for the same job-seeker and reskilling segments CSB addresses.
• SANS Institute: Global leader in cybersecurity training and certification (GIAC, GSEC) and a benchmark for CISSP/SANS-aligned professional training; comparable on corporate cybersecurity upskilling even though operating at much larger scale and outside France.
• IONIS Education Group: Large French private education group owning EPITA, ESME, and other schools; a much broader incumbent in the same higher-education market, with cybersecurity as one of many specializations.

Others

• Advens: Major French cybersecurity services firm that is both an apprenticeship partner of CSB and operates its own internal academy (Advens For People); an ecosystem-relevant peer that shares the cybersecurity talent pipeline mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CSB_SCHOOL
• Facebookfacebook.com/schoolcsb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/csbschool

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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