L’enseignement à 3iL Ingénieurs : mieux que des profs, des experts reconnus

At 3iL Ingénieurs, our classrooms are not isolated bubbles. They are a direct extension of a complex, ever-changing and often high-pressure technological reality. The reason our students benefit from cutting-edge teaching is that their lecturers are the very experts whom the national media and institutions turn to for insight into today’s major challenges.

Unravelling the ‘phantom’ threats to cybersecurity

Mustapha Oulad-Moussa, a lecturer and Head of Information Systems (CIO) at our school, was recently featured in L’Opinion. As a wave of Russian state-sponsored cyberattacks targeted routers around the world, the newspaper turned to him to understand the inner workings of this military espionage.

Our CIO does not merely explain the technical aspects. Indeed, he highlights the reality on the ground: ‘There is no such thing as zero risk; all we can do is minimise the damage and remain vigilant’. He shares this expertise in articles for Les Échos, where he discusses the challenges of cloud sovereignty and AI security. For our future digital experts, having such a mentor means learning to anticipate cyberattacks – not from textbooks, but through real-world examples.For our future digital experts, having a mentor like this means learning to anticipate cyberattacks – not from textbooks, but through real-life cases that make the headlines.

Sovereignty and ethics: the challenge posed by the Cloud and AI

At 3iL Ingénieurs, expertise also means taking a step back to gain a broader perspective on the tools we use. Dominique Baillargeat, the school’s director, champions this vision with conviction. In her articles for Les Échos, she explores “the quadrature of the cloud”: how can we reconcile innovation, data security and accountability?

In her view, an engineer should not merely be a technician, but rather a professional who is mindful of the challenges relating to sovereignty. From the protection of health data to the security of infrastructure… Ethics and the human element are inextricably linked to code. Learning alongside professionals and consultants enables our students to understand that every line of code has an impact.

An extra perk for our students?

One might wonder what difference it actually makes to a student to have a lecturer featured in the national press. Well, the answer is simple:

1. Immediate responsiveness: The courses evolve in line with real-world challenges. They do not focus on rigid theories, but on solutions to current threats.
2. An exceptional network: Our experts bring back with them a first-hand understanding of the practical challenges faced by the most influential companies and sectors.
3. A responsible approach: Beyond academic achievement, our teachers instil a sense of responsibility in the experts of tomorrow.

At 3iL Ingénieurs, we do not simply train high-calibre technicians. We train minds capable of understanding, analysing and protecting the world.