Creation and development of a serious game simulating cyber-attacks and post-incident actions, with game mechanics and content specifically tailored to public sector organizations: 

• Analysis of the specific cybersecurity needs, challenges and objectives of public institutions
• Development of game mechanics and appropriate technical approach to meet learning objectives
• Design of scenarios featuring cyber-attacks and digital hygiene principles, as well as crisis management situations and corrective actions 
• Design and prototyping of a Proof-of-Concept and user testing
• Definition of a methodology for in-depth analysis of participant behavior to guide the development of new training courses 
• First dissemination by the Cybersecurity Task Force of the Canton of Vaud (CSIRT)

Problem

A number of municipalities in the canton of Vaud have recently been confronted with cybersecurity incidents. 

This situation has highlighted the urgent need to strengthen their security posture and raise awareness of cybercrime among their employees. 

As a result, since the beginning of 2024, the State of Vaud has deployed new services for more than 300 communes and 140 intercommunal associations.

Objective

Increase the cyber resilience of municipalities and their employees in an engaging, interactive, and sustainable way using results-driven gamification methods.

Budget

Total cost of the project
CHF 144,940

[seal] funding
CHF 100,000