Advens

Advens

Speciality: Comprehensive Penetration Testing

Paris, France 613 employees
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[01] About

Advens is a French cybersecurity firm specializing in computer and network security, with 441 employees and $24.6M annual revenue. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, they actively provide penetration testing, red team operations, and security consulting, positioning as a leading independent security provider in Europe.

Advens is a European, independent and outstanding leader in cybersecurity. We are located throughout France (Paris, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Rennes and Tahiti), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona), Italy (Milano, Roma), Germany (Munich), as well as Canada (Montréal), Our mission is to protect, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, public and private organisations which are increasingly dependent on digital technology, and are increasingly exposing their resources to ever-more professional cyber attackers. This mission drives us on a daily basis. But it is still not enough for us. Our financial performance allows us to support and accelerate impact projects, through the ‘Advens for People and Planet’ endowment fund.
[02] Services
Penetration Testing
Red Team
Blue Team
SOC Services
Security Audits
Offensive Security
Security Assessment
Ethical Hacking
Cyber Attack Detection And Prevention
[03] Certifications
ISO 27001

ISO 27001: Information Security Management Certification


Origin


ISO 27001 was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and was first published in 2005. It evolved from the British Standard BS 7799-2, which was created in the late 1990s. The standard was developed in response to the growing need for organizations to systematically manage and protect sensitive information in an increasingly digital business environment. ISO 27001 has since been revised, with major updates released in 2013 and 2022 to address evolving cybersecurity threats and best practices.


Industry Value and Importance


ISO 27001 is globally recognized as the leading standard for information security management systems (ISMS) and is valued for providing a systematic, risk-based approach to protecting sensitive data. Organizations that achieve ISO 27001 certification demonstrate to clients, partners, and regulators that they have implemented comprehensive security controls and are committed to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. The certification is particularly important for organizations handling sensitive data, as it helps meet regulatory compliance requirements, reduces security incidents, builds customer trust, and often provides a competitive advantage in procurement processes where information security assurance is required.

B Corp
Visa De Sécurité
[05] Notable Clients
  • Vinci Energies
  • CAIH
  • Poitiers