In October, a month dedicated to cybersecurity awareness in France and Europe, the City of Clichy highlights the importance of protecting personal information in the digital age. Cyberattacks, such as data theft, identity fraud, and online scams, can have serious consequences for both individuals and administrations.
Local authorities are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the significant volumes of personal data they manage. A study by Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr reveals that one in ten local authorities reported being victims of one or more cyberattacks in the past twelve months. Faced with this growing threat, the City of Clichy maintains constant monitoring of its IT systems with specialized experts and technical measures such as multi-factor authentication and secure VPN connections.
To strengthen the cybersecurity culture among its agents, the City organizes regular awareness campaigns, communications on best practices, and fake phishing exercises. The goal is to train employees to identify scam attempts and react effectively.
As part of Cybermonth, a free conference titled 'Your Digital Life Has Value: Learn to Protect It' will be held. It will cover major data breaches of 2026, risks associated with personal data theft, and provide practical advice for dealing with cyber threats. A Q&A session with the public is planned to answer participants' questions.
The Cybermonth campaign highlights seven essential tips for daily cybersecurity: be wary of suspicious messages or calls, beware of offers that seem too good to be true, update software promptly to prevent intrusions, do not transfer money to someone you have never met, avoid sharing personal information on social media, choose strong and different passwords for each account, and regularly back up your files. Enabling two-factor authentication and avoiding unsecured public Wi-Fi networks are also recommended.
For assistance or support in case of a cyberattack, the national platform Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr and its online assistance service 17Cyber are available. The City of Clichy has integrated the 17Cyber system on its website to facilitate access to these resources. Prevention and adopting good reflexes are key to a safer digital environment.
