Cybercrime rises in France: here are the best free resources to fight it
Attacks are becoming more numerous, targeted and difficult to detect
There are a range of resources online, many of them free, to help small businesses and sole traders improve their knowledge of cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity is a major concern for all businesses, but while large corporations have departments dedicated to keeping them secure online, it can be more difficult for everyone else to know where to start.
Cybercrime is on the rise in France; there were 348,000 cyberattacks in 2024, a 74% increase over five years according to the interior ministry’s 2025 ‘cyber-crime annual report’.
Attacks “are becoming more numerous, more targeted and more difficult to detect,” the report states.
As a result, more than 15,000 specialised police officers and gendarmes are now dedicated to monitoring cyberspace every day.
There are a range of resources online, many of them free, to help small businesses and sole traders improve their knowledge of cybersecurity.
MesServicesCyber
This free service was launched by France’s computer security agency ANSSI (Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information) in spring 2025.
It includes a range of resources from information on the latest scams and cyber-attacks, to training and advice on how to respond if you are the victim.
A free initial assessment suggests how best to strengthen your firm’s cyber-security if you have a business with at least two employees.
17Cyber
This service is aimed specifically at victims of cyber-crime and supported by the National Police, National Gendarmerie and the government’s website for helping victims of cyber-crime, Cybermalveillance.
Answer a few questions to get a better idea of what type of threat you are facing before receiving tailored advice. The website can also put people in touch with specialised service providers and offers chat-based support.
CSIRT
These localised Computer Security Incident Response Teams respond to cyberattacks in real time. They can point businesses in the right direction for where to get help.
There are 15 centres across France. They also work to raise awareness of and prevent cyber-crime.
Free cybersecurity training
SensCyber
This cyber-security awareness programme is available on the Cybermalveillance website.
It contains three modules, titled Understand, Act and Transmit, each lasting between 30-45 minutes.
You will learn how to detect the most common cyber-attacks, as well as the best measures to implement to avoid becoming a victim, whether via your business, social media or your mobile phone.
SecNumacadémie
This free online course is offered by ANSSI and contains four modules, each lasting 1.5-2 hours.
It gives an introduction to cyber-security and information on how to protect yourself digitally. Examples are inspired by real-life business practices.
Useful information
France’s Finance Ministry has a website with help for businesses wanting to strengthen their cyber-security called ‘Businesses: what cybersecurity rules should you apply?’
And the government website France Num helps the digital transformation of very small businesses (VSEs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It has specific information (in French) on why it is important to protect your business from cyber-crime, and how best to do it.
