A strategic vision supported by international cooperation and local expertise

A Digital Turning Point Backed by Strong Technological Alliances

A Strategic Partnership with South Korea to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

As digital transformation accelerates, Algeria is demonstrating a strong commitment to securing its digital infrastructure by engaging in high-level international partnerships. The 2nd Algeria–South Korea Cybersecurity Forum, jointly organized by the Algerian Ministry of Post and Telecommunications and the Korean cooperation agency KOICA, highlights this strategic ambition.

Bringing together senior officials and cybersecurity experts from both nations, the event reflects a shared commitment to deepening collaboration on sensitive issues such as cybersecurity, knowledge transfer, and technological innovation. It also marks an important milestone in Algeria’s broader effort to assert its digital sovereignty and foster local expertise in critical areas of information security.

A Sovereign Strategy Anchored in Robust Infrastructure

This international cooperation complements Algeria’s own sovereign digital transformation strategy. The country is currently rolling out nationwide high-speed fiber-optic infrastructure, addressing the digital divide, and preparing for the launch of 5G by 2025. These strategic investments are accompanied by the development of local institutions such as CERIST, a public center playing a key role in the development of information and communication technologies.

The Algerian government has also signed cybersecurity agreements with other nations, such as Russia, to bolster research and innovation in critical cyber fields. These multidimensional efforts position Algeria as a future regional leader in cybersecurity and digital resilience.

Strengthening Local Capabilities and Empowering Digital Actors

A Growing Talent Pool of Cyber Experts

Beyond governmental cooperation, Algeria is seeing real traction on the ground. Specialized firms such as Systelium, a leading francophone consultancy in nearshore AI and cybersecurity, are playing a vital role in developing operational excellence. Leveraging a unique “embedded team” model, Systelium creates dedicated expert cells that integrate directly with clients’ internal teams. These cells handle everything from strategic consulting and compliance to threat prevention, AI security, and cybersecurity training.

With expert teams partly based in North Africa, Systelium offers clients across Europe access to highly skilled, AI-native professionals trained exclusively in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The model enables businesses to benefit from expert services at three to four times lower costs compared to traditional consulting firms, typically around €250/day per profile, versus over €800/day in Western markets.

Algeria as a Nearshore Opportunity for Europe and the Middle East

Algeria offers a powerful value proposition as a nearshore destination: a young and educated workforce, strong language capabilities (French, English, and increasingly German), and perfect time zone alignment with Europe. For companies based in France, Belgium, Germany, or the Middle East, Algeria is emerging as a strategic hub for outsourced cybersecurity and IT services.

Systelium helps startups, mid-sized companies, and industrial players transition to secure digital models by deploying mixed local/nearshore teams to deliver:

• Vulnerability audits and remediation

• GDPR and NIS2 compliance

• API security and DevSecOps support

• Employee awareness and training

This makes the nearshore model not only cost-effective, but also strategic for scaling cybersecurity capabilities without compromising on quality or responsiveness.

A Bold Path Toward Digital Sovereignty

Algeria is no longer an underdog in the global digital race. With significant investments in digital infrastructure, growing international alliances, and the emergence of skilled local players, the country is actively building the foundations of a modern, sovereign cybersecurity ecosystem.

For European businesses seeking reliable and cost-effective cybersecurity partners, Algeria (and companies like Systelium) represent an ideal nearshore solution. By combining technical expertise, cultural proximity, and unmatched value for money, Systelium offers end-to-end cybersecurity support tailored to today’s digital challenges.

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