Hi, my name is

Olivier JACQ

25+ yrs of field experience in maritime and naval cybersecurity.

Maritime cybersecurity is my passion. I enjoy contributing to make the maritime sector safer, through awareness, education, training and R&D.

About Me

I am, since my early days, passionate by computers! I followed a continuous education in Computer Science, Networks and Telecommunications. I am currently working as R&D engineer at DIATEAM, a French company working on cyber ranges with a strong focus on maritime, I am also a Research Fellow at the French Naval Academy Research Institute. I am also the former CTO and CSO at France Cyber Maritime, a non-profit FR organization enhancing maritime cybersecurity in EU. Here are a few technologies I enjoy working with/on:
  • GNU/Linux
  • Networking
  • Telecommunications and SDR
  • AIS
  • GNSS

Experience

Chief Technical Officer and Chief Scientist Officer - France Cyber Maritime
March 2021 - September 2025
I worked on R&D projects, on education and awareness and also worked on the first steps to build and operate the Maritime Computer Emergency Response Team (M-CERT).
R&D Engineer - DIATEAM
March 2021 - Now
I am currently working as a Research Engineer to enhance awareness, education and training for blue teams and red teams, especially on maritime topics and situational awareness.
Senior Cybersecurity Officer - French Navy
Aug 1993 - March 2021
I worked a a cybersecurity officer on different topics: awareness, education, training, Incident Response, Security Operations Center, Cyber Threat Intelligence.

Education

2017 - 2020
PhD in Computer Science
Institut Mines Telecom, Brest, FR
Post-Master's Degree in Cybersecurity
Ecole Centrale Supélec

Achievements

Research work
I published over 15 scientific papers on maritime cybersecurity.
Prizes and awards
I earned 3 prizes and awards for my PhD work.

Get in touch

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