City of Caen

The City of Caen is a municipal government entity located in Normandy, France. Its core function is to provide public services to residents within its jurisdiction, encompassing administrative duties and civic operations essential for local governance. These services include maintaining civil registries, managing official communications, and facilitating citizen access to municipal resources. The municipality operates primarily within the geographic confines of Caen, serving its local population through various administrative channels and public facilities. Its activities are fundamental to the daily functioning and administrative needs of the city's inhabitants.

This local government body experienced a significant cybersecurity incident on September 26, 2022. Malware successfully infiltrated its servers, necessitating an immediate disconnection from external networks to contain the threat. This defensive action resulted in widespread disruption across municipal services, rendering the official website inaccessible and forcing the suspension of civil registry operations. Recovery efforts were projected to take several days, requiring the engagement of specialized cybersecurity teams to assist in securing the compromised systems. This event marked the first known cyberattack of this nature against the Caen municipality, which subsequently initiated legal proceedings in response to the breach.