Universidad Nacional De Educacion de Peru

The Universidad Nacional De Educacion de Peru, also known as the National University of Education of Peru, is a higher education institution located in Peru. As indicated by its name, the university focuses on the field of education, particularly the preparation and training of teachers. It offers academic programs aimed at developing competencies in pedagogy, curriculum design, and educational leadership. The institution serves the national education system by supplying qualified educators to schools across the country. Its activities are aligned with Peru's goals for improving educational quality and access.

Being a national university, it operates under the public sector and is recognized as a key actor in Peru's higher education landscape. The university's specialization in education sciences distinguishes it from more broadly focused institutions. It contributes to research and innovation in teaching methodologies and educational policy. Through its academic units, the university engages with local communities to address regional educational challenges. Its notable competencies include teacher training, educational assessment, and the development of inclusive learning environments.

On 21 October 2022, the Universidad Nacional De Educacion de Peru experienced a ransomware attack carried out by the BlackByte group. The attackers exfiltrated institutional data before encrypting the university's systems. During communications with the victim, the BlackByte operators confirmed that they had downloaded information prior to deploying the encryption payload. No specific details regarding the volume or nature of the exfiltrated data, nor the university's official response to the incident, were disclosed in publicly available sources. The episode is illustrative of a broader trend in which ransomware actors target educational and governmental entities across the region.