The strategic transformation of Corexalys

With the sale of its OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) platforms to ChapsVision, Corexalys, a French corporate intelligence company, is redefining its strategic focus. This move signals a shift in priorities towards online influence operations for the French Ministry of Defense and due diligence services for private clients. This corporate reorientation responds to the growing complexity of cyber threats and the urgency of national security increasingly integrated with advanced intelligence operations. The decision is not only driven by market needs, but also by the need to address new geopolitical challenges in Europe and around the world.

The importance of online influence operations

Corexalys’ move toward online influence operations underscores a strategic recognition by France of the importance of managing and manipulating information in cyberspace. These operations can include disseminating strategic messages, countering adversarial propaganda, and safeguarding critical infrastructure. France thus joins other Western nations in recognizing the growing threat of influence operations by powers such as Russia and China, which use hybrid warfare tactics to exert geopolitical pressure. Improving these capabilities is critical both to defend against these threats and to project national influence globally.

Due diligence as a private security tool

In addition to its focus on influence operations, Corexalys is stepping up its due diligence services for private clients, namely the detailed verification of the commercial activities and connections of business partners. In a global context where geopolitical risks can have very serious repercussions on companies' activity, these operations are crucial to ensure regulatory compliance, evade international sanctions and manage relationships with risky countries. Corexalys' expertise in this field offers French companies, especially multinationals, essential tools to navigate complex and volatile markets, where threats of corruption and political crises are prevalent.

Geopolitical implications for France and Europe

Corexalys’ strategic reorganization highlights the growing importance of cyber technologies and information operations for national security. France, a major European power, faces not only conventional but also digital threats, originating from cyberspace. Online influence operations are emerging as a key component of these new conflicts, requiring prompt and sophisticated responses. The focus on due diligence services highlights the interconnection between national and economic security, offering French companies a crucial competitive advantage. Through its new strategy, Corexalys positions itself as a leader in digital security and information management, strengthening France’s economic resilience and security in an increasingly complex geopolitical context.