Unfolding

A fictional scenario was proposed: anarchist activists broke into the departmental operations center after a cyberattack targeting the Isère Prefecture during the 2026 municipal elections. In a geopolitical context marked by repeated attacks against public institutions, this exercise served as a reminder of the importance of strengthening crisis management capabilities within government agencies.

The students worked for three months to prepare this simulation, focusing in particular on the scenario, monitoring, and communication.

The preparation of this simulation was supported by numerous partners, including the Prefecture of Isère, ANSSI (the French National Cybersecurity Agency), Grenoble Public Prosecutor Étienne Manteaux,the National Gendarmerie, and two members of parliament, Camille Galliard-Minier and Cyrielle Chatelain, who were responsible for introducing the exercise.