Direction des Infrastructures, de la Topographie et des Transports Terrestres

Profile narrative

The organisation is known by the aliases Direction des Infrastructures, de la Topographie et des Transports Terrestres and its acronym DITTT. Its headquarters is located in France. It operates as a government agency responsible for infrastructure, topography, and land transport within the territory of New Caledonia. This mandate places it at the intersection of public works planning, geographic information management, and regulation of road‑based mobility.

In the infrastructure domain, the agency oversees the planning, construction, and maintenance of public works such as roads, bridges, and utilities. Its topography responsibilities involve the production and maintenance of geographic surveys, maps, and spatial data that support land use and development decisions. Within land transport, the entity manages vehicle registration systems, issues driving licences, and enforces regulations governing road traffic safety. These functions collectively enable the agency to support both the physical development and the operational oversight of transportation networks in New Caledonia.

On Wednesday, 9 July 2025, the agency’s information systems were subjected to a cyberattack that was detected by its security monitoring. The intrusion was identified promptly, triggering immediate containment measures taken by the government’s cybersecurity teams. Those measures included securing external access to applications to prevent further propagation of the breach across the network. The attack specifically targeted data related to vehicle registrations and driving licences held by the organisation.

Following detection, an investigation was launched in coordination with the state to ascertain the origin of the breach, evaluate its potential impacts, and reinforce existing security controls. A formal complaint has been filed with the judicial authorities to pursue accountability for the incident. The institution has committed to communicating on the progress of the investigations as they advance, ensuring transparency with stakeholders. The episode underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity protections for agencies that manage critical infrastructure and sensitive personal data.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.