[communiqué] Launch of “CYBER RÉUNION”, the new regional cybersecurity center in Réunion!

In a context of global and borderless cyber threats, Reunion Island constitutes an attractive target for cybercrime due to its strategic economic status in the Indian Ocean. Raising the levels of cybersecurity and resilience of the Reunion territory therefore represents an essential challenge to which CYBER RÉUNION will respond. The new regional reference center in cybersecurity, supported by Réunion THD, was inaugurated on November 4.

The Réunion Region, in close collaboration with the State, the European Union and the local cyber ecosystem, has entrusted the public agency Réunion THD with the mission of strengthening cybersecurity on the island. CYBER RÉUNION, a new regional brand, aims to protect and support VSEs, SMEs, ETIs, public establishments and associations in Reunion in the face of cyber threats.

Two complementary systems embody this initiative: the CSIRT La Réunion, an incident response center which provides monitoring, alerting and support in the event of security incidents, and the EDIH La Réunion, a one-stop shop for support to digital innovation and cyber resilience. Together, they work to raise the territory's cyber maturity and offer a concrete response to digital challenges.

In the event of a cyberattack, CYBER RÉUNION's CSIRT La Réunion will intervene to guide victims in the first actions to adopt — critical actions, often difficult to execute under the stress imposed by a crisis situation. Navigating the world of cybersecurity can be complex, particularly when faced with technical threats that require an immediate and precise response. CSIRT La Réunion will support each affected organization towards a rapid, effective and sustainable resolution, by facilitating access to expert resources. For in-depth assistance, it will also offer connection with referenced service providers, thus offering comprehensive support adapted to the needs of each structure.

CSIRT La Réunion also offers proactive services to strengthen the digital security of local actors:

• Attack surface management: this service continuously monitors Reunion Island IP addresses and URLs to identify critical vulnerabilities. In the event of a major breach, the asset owner is immediately alerted by a secure notification, including risks and corrective measures. This monitoring thus reduces risks even before they materialize.
• Cybersecurity diagnosis : with MonAideCybera personalized questionnaire assesses the vulnerabilities of each organization. A detailed report, including the main risks and recommendations, is given to beneficiaries to improve their security.
• Threat Status Reports: this service provides an up-to-date view of cyber risks, with analyzes of trends, emerging threats and incidents affecting Reunion Island and the international context.

Reunion Island is fully in line with the national cybersecurity strategy by implementing local initiatives that contribute to this momentum. By relying on CYBER RÉUNION, the territory is participating in France's ambition to triple the turnover of the cyber sector and create 37,000 jobs by 2025. This approach allows Réunion to strengthen its sovereignty digital while contributing to the development of a robust and autonomous security ecosystem, aligned with national standards to respond to current digital challenges

Normane Omarjee, president of Réunion THD: “In an increasingly interconnected world, it is crucial to raise awareness among local stakeholders of cybersecurity issues and to strengthen the level of protection on a regional scale. The objective of CYBER RÉUNION is to develop a local culture of cybersecurity, aligned with international standards, by uniting public and private forces to build a resilient digital ecosystem serving all Réunion residents.”

CYBER MEETING: an organization in two complementary systems

1- The CSIRT La Réunion. Created under the leadership of ANSSI and supported by the Réunion Region, CSIRT La Réunion is a cyber incident response center designed to offer rapid and targeted reaction to IT security issues. It works with organizations that are victims of cyberattacks by analyzing incidents, supporting them in their efforts and putting them in contact with referenced experts for a complete and effective resolution. In addition to this assistance in the event of a crisis, CSIRT La Réunion offers a critical vulnerability monitoring service. A key player in increasing cyber maturity in the region, it also supports awareness-raising actions and the development of local cybersecurity projects.

2- EDIH Reunion (European Digital Innovation Hub). The European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) Réunion is the only European digital innovation hub active in French overseas territory. Designed as a one-stop shop, it draws on the synergy of a network of more than 150 EDIHs in Europe. Its mission: to support Reunion organizations, promote local skills and co-finance technical and organizational cybersecurity security measures. Thanks to a free diagnosis, EDIH offers a personalized path to strengthen cyber resilience and promote the digital transformation of beneficiaries. Led by Réunion THD, this system is operated by a consortium of local players and benefits from the support of the European Commission and the Réunion Region.” Discover the support route and financing options: cyber-reunion.fr/edih

Denis Fabregue, director of Réunion THD: “As a public brand, CYBER RÉUNION operates with complete legitimacy and in close collaboration with institutional authorities, thus guaranteeing a neutral and impartial approach for all users. Faced with the intensification of cyber threats, we had to be capable of strong responses.”

Proximity and co-construction will be the values ​​developed by CYBER RÉUNION to offer a personalized response and increase the level of maturity of the local ecosystem. Resilience and excellence are the objectives to strengthen territorial defenses and develop the skills to aim for the best levels of security in any cyber initiative.

CYBER RÉUNION, the new reflex against cyber threats: 0262 974 999 Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. www.cyber-reunion.fr

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