Scams, Crime, and Technology
The University of Montpellier is showcasing its expertise in cybersecurity, a subject that is central to a university certificate program offered by the Faculty of Law and Political Science.
A one-of-a-kind university diploma
This sector is growing at a rate of 10% per year, a pace of development commensurate with the challenges posed by this new form of crime, which is estimated to cost 400 billion euros worldwide each year. A pioneer in training and research on a subject described as a “matter of national sovereignty ” by the Ministry of Defense, UM stands out by offering a one-of-a-kind university diploma: “Cybercrime: Law, Information Security, and Computer Forensics.” The program, supported by the National School for the Judiciary and major corporations, aims to train students, legal professionals, information systems managers, and investigators in this emerging field that is rapidly becoming indispensable. “Thanks to its expertise in the fields of criminal sciences and intellectual property, UM is among the leading academic partners in Europe in the areas of cybersecurity and the fight against cybercrime,” explains Adel Jomni, an expert with the Council of Europe and the project lead at the University of Montpellier.
Recognized expertise
This expertise has enabled the university to regularly host specialized investigators and magistrates for training seminars. A signatory to an agreement with Europol since 2009, the University of Montpellier is a member of the 2CENTRE network. This network, led by the European Union, brings together universities, industry (Thales, Microsoft), and law enforcement agencies.
Its objective is twofold: to conduct research projects for the development of new investigative and defense tools on the one hand, and to improve law enforcement training and the dissemination of best practices in companies on the other.
The UM is also a key player in the CAMINO project (Comprehensive Approach to cyber roadMap coordINation and develOpment), which hosted the symposium on April 8 and 9. It brought together 10 European stakeholders from 8 countries who explored various methods for improving resilience against cybercrime and cyberterrorism. Drawing on the experience and expertise of a network of “supporting members” across Europe and North America (United States, Canada), new research areas and approaches to evaluating results have emerged.
Learn more about the Cybercrime Certificate Program: Law, Information Security, and Computer Forensics