Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle

Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle is a private college located in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France. The institution provides secondary education to students in the surrounding region. It operates under the name of the French saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, founder of the De La Salle Brothers. Its educational offerings follow the standard French curriculum for collège-level learners.

As a private establishment, the college is not part of the public school system and relies on private funding and tuition. It maintains academic records for both current and former pupils, including report cards and other documentation. The college serves a local student body drawn from Brive-la-Gaillarde and nearby communities.

In January 2025, the college experienced a ransomware attack that originated from a malicious email opened by an employee. The attack encrypted its systems and resulted in the theft of all digital records, with attackers demanding a ransom of €8,000 for decryption. The institution refused to pay, leading to the permanent loss of unrecovered student records such as report cards not previously downloaded by parents.

Following the incident, the college invested €25,000 in security enhancements to strengthen its defences against future cyber threats. These measures were implemented to protect its academic infrastructure and prevent similar breaches.