FBI constructs replica town to test cyberattack defenses

The FBI’s Kinetic Cyber Range features a detailed miniature town built inside a warehouse. The model includes a crosswalk, a business center and a light‑post to mimic everyday urban settings. The replica is designed to let analysts simulate cyberattacks on infrastructure that resembles real communities. By recreating a small town, the agency can study how digital threats propagate through interconnected systems. The setup enables training of responders and testing of defensive tools in a controlled environment. Visuals from the range show the town’s layout and the surrounding warehouse space. The initiative reflects the FBI’s focus on preparing for sophisticated cyber threats. Officials say the range will help improve coordination between federal and local entities during incidents.