Top 5 french speakers on cybersecurity

Here are five must-see speakers to address cybersecurity at a conference in 2026: Denis ATLAN, Joachim Charlot, Steve Waterhouse, Murielle THIBIERGE-BATUDE, and Nadine TOUZEAU. In a context where data protection and resilience against cyberattacks have become major concerns for all organizations, it is essential for companies to seek insights from recognized experts. Each of these specialists offers a unique perspective on current challenges and the strategies to adopt to strengthen digital security. The table below details each speaker’s area of expertise, providing a comprehensive and practical overview of cybersecurity.

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Denis ATLAN

For over twenty years, Denis Atlan has been supporting companies in the practical integration of artificial intelligence, focusing on transparency of results and analyzing both failures and successes. As the founder of a renowned training organization, he shares exclusive data from 200 AI deployments in France, providing a quantified perspective on the real risks associated with automation and data governance. His approach—free from jargon and alarmist rhetoric—enables decision-makers to better understand the challenges of exposure and protection in the era of AI-driven attacks.

Talk: CYBERSECURITY AND AI: Deepfakes, Phishing, and Data Protection Dive into the heart of cybersecurity in the age of artificial intelligence with Denis Atlan, who will reveal live the power of deepfake and phishing attacks, while exposing the hidden risks linked to the uncontrolled use of generative AI in business. Through impactful demonstrations, you’ll learn to identify new threats, effectively protect your data, and turn your teams into true human shields against digital fraud.

Topics: intelligence-artificielle, ressources-humaines, recrutement, chatgpt, marque-employeur

Joachim Charlot

A graduate of CELSA Paris Sorbonne in consulting, Joachim Charlot offers conference-shows that explore perception, intuition, and the mechanisms of decision-making through illusionism and humor. He raises participants’ awareness of cognitive biases and manipulation techniques, making tangible the pitfalls anyone can encounter, especially in the digital context. His interactive approach provides concrete tools to sharpen vigilance and strengthen reflexes when faced with attempts at deception.

Conference: "Immersive Conference – Human Factor & Cybersecurity" Dive into the heart of cybersecurity with an immersive conference where illusionism and interactions reveal the mechanisms of digital manipulation. Through striking demonstrations, your teams will understand how scammers exploit our biases and will learn to spot, thwart, and effectively prevent fraud attempts thanks to practical, everyday tips.

Steve Waterhouse

Steve Waterhouse began his career with the Canadian Armed Forces, where he helped establish the first military administrative networks and introduced modern information systems security practices. As the first Information Systems Security Officer in Montreal and Saint-Jean, he later held strategic roles within Quebec’s Ministry of Cybersecurity and Digital Affairs. A lecturer at the Université de Sherbrooke and regularly consulted by government bodies and the media, he shares hands-on experience in digital risk management—a valuable asset for addressing today’s challenges in technological resilience.

Talk: Have We Improved Our Cyber Resilience with Tech Evolution in 25 Years? Dive into a captivating reflection on how our resilience to digital and technological risks has evolved over the past 25 years, illustrated by the striking example of the ice storms. This talk will help you understand how our increasing reliance on information technologies is transforming our vulnerabilities and identify concrete ways to strengthen crisis preparedness and management in a connected world.

Themes: digital, changement-climatique, climat, resilience, leadership

Murielle THIBIERGE-BATUDE

Murielle Thibierge-Batude has been committed for several years to the prevention and anticipation of risks, particularly those affecting children in digital environments. Through organizing themed meetings and speaking at major events such as Paris Story Cyber or at MEDEF, she shares innovative approaches to protecting the most vulnerable. Her career sheds light on current issues related to the safety of minors in the face of emerging digital threats.

Conference: INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM ON PEDOCRIMINALITY AND NEPIOCRIMINALITY This international symposium brings together experts from all disciplines to design innovative strategies for preventing and detecting sexual violence against children, especially very young, pre-verbal children. Participants will discover the latest scientific, technological, and organizational advances, as well as a global overview of best practices, in order to build together a worldwide ecosystem for child protection.

Topics: management, digital

Nadine TOUZEAU

Nadine Touzeau is a profiler and behavioral researcher, specializing in the analysis of cybercriminals and the distinction between real and virtual behaviors. A university professor and international speaker, she has published numerous scientific articles and two seminal books on net-profiling. Her approach, based on a nuanced understanding of online profiles, provides valuable insights for anticipating and deciphering emerging threats in the digital world.

Talk: Net-profiling in the Service of Cybersecurity and Cyberdefense
Discover how net-profiling is revolutionizing cybersecurity and cyberdefense by analyzing human behavior in the digital space. Thanks to groundbreaking research, this talk will help you understand how profiles and the use of connected tools influence our actions online, offering new ways to anticipate and counter virtual threats.

Themes: cybersecurite, digital, commerce, nonverbal, developpement-de-business