Cybersecurity is a major issue for France, Europe and the international community in 2025. Faced with the proliferation of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, public institutions and businesses, governments are strengthening their protection and cooperation mechanisms.

France: increased vigilance and national coordination

In France, the National Cybersecurity Agency of France (ANSSI) published its Panorama of the cyberthreat 2024 on 11 March 2025, highlighting a 15% increase in incidents handled compared to the previous year. The 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games were a prime target for cybercriminals. There was a surge in denial-of-service (DDoS – Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, which aim to make websites and digital services inaccessible, as well as sabotage attempts directed at the organisation of the event. Perimeter equipment such as firewalls and VPNs was heavily targeted. Attackers exploited critical vulnerabilities affecting several solutions, including Ivanti, Fortinet and Palo Alto. 

European Union: towards enhanced digital sovereignty

The European Union is stepping up its efforts to build collective cybersecurity. On 26 March 2025, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) published the ENISA Space Threat Landscape 2025 report, identifying and assessing cybersecurity threats to commercial satellites and exploring existing and emerging challenges for the industry . In addition, on 3 December 2024, ENISA published its first report on the state of cybersecurity in the Union, providing an evidence-based overview of cybersecurity maturity and an assessment of cybersecurity capabilities across Europe.

United Nations: cybersecurity, a matter of international peace and security

At the global level, the United Nations recognises that cyber threats have a direct impact on international peace and security. During a debate in the Security Council, France emphasised that cyber attacks can destabilise economies and disrupt the functioning of government institutions. The UN Secretary-General has called for a reaffirmation of a global consensus to protect critical infrastructure from harmful digital practices and to strengthen the responsibility of actors in cyberspace.

In the face of transnational and evolving threats, cybersecurity is becoming an essential pillar of digital sovereignty and geopolitical stability. International cooperation, technological innovation and awareness-raising among public and private actors are the keys to meeting the challenges of tomorrow.

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