CYCLOPES - Cybercrime Law Enforcement Practitioners' Network

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨ CYCLOPES Final Conference will be organised on the 21 – 22 April 2026 in Malta! Mark the date and place to your calendar and stay tuned for updates on the conference programme and registration instructions. #ProjectCyclopes #CyclopesNetwork #Cybercrime #Cybersecurity #DigitalForensics

We are inviting startups and tech providers to apply for the Europol Industry & Research Days, taking place in February 2026 in The Hague. Show your solutions to European law enforcement decision-makers and research partners looking for cutting-edge tools in AI, analytics, cybersecurity, digital forensics, robotics, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to present, connect, and collaborate at the heart of Europe’s internal security innovation ecosystem. 👉 Apply now to showcase your technology at Europol Headquarters.

🚨 Upcoming CYCLOPES Practitioners’ Workshop 🗓️ 19–20 November 2025 | Malta 📍 In-person only We’re pleased to announce that the next CYCLOPES Practitioners’ Workshop will take place in Malta on 19–20 November 2025! This edition, titled “Strategic #Readiness & #Resilience for LEAs: Preparing for the Future of #Cybercrime,” will bring together #lawenforcement practitioners from across #Europe to discuss how agencies are preparing for and responding to the rapidly evolving digital and technological crime landscape. The #workshop will provide a platform for strategic dialogue and knowledge exchange focusing on how LEAs are strengthening internal strategies, policies, and capabilities to remain #resilient, #adaptive, and future-ready. We are currently inviting LEA practitioners to take part and share insights, best practices, and perspectives on their current approaches and future needs. More info and registration: https://lnkd.in/gC86XnCc #H2020 CYBERSPACE Project European Anti-Cybercrime Technology Development Association (EACTDA) ECTEG Europol Eurojust #police NOTIONES Project

During this week, experts in the fight against cybercrime from across Europe gathered for the CYCLOPES Practitioner Workshop on Enhancing Evaluation & Validation of Digital Forensic Tools in Warsaw. Over two days, law enforcement practitioners, researchers, and technical specialists exchanged experiences and identified concrete priorities to ensure the reliability and trustworthiness of digital forensic tools in the age of rapid technological change. Key Outcomes & Recommendations: 👉 Invest in specialist training, build AI expertise, and dedicate personnel to effective tool validation. 👉 Develop clear, standardised validation procedures, supported by up-to-date datasets and continuous testing cycles. 👉 Improve information sharing across LEAs, foster transparency with vendors, and explore the creation of national contact points. 👉 Address challenges of rapidly changing platforms and AI-driven tools, while working towards shared platforms for validation and peer review. 👉 Ensure the reliability of AI-generated evidence, align practices across jurisdictions, and strengthen safeguards for sensitive data. The workshop confirmed a shared vision: stronger collaboration and harmonisation across EU Member States is essential to ensure that digital forensic tools remain accurate and future-proof against evolving cybercrime threats. A big thank you to all participants for their insights and commitment. #projectcyclopes #cyclopesnetwork #h2020 #cybercrime #lawenforcement

Last week, Holly Burgin, our Senior Practitioner (Training and Organisational Consultancy) attended the 2PS Project and CYCLOPES - Cybercrime Law Enforcement Practitioners' Network workshop, where she presented on vicarious trauma and organisational resilience. She highlighted an important reality: frontline staff carry a heavy emotional load when responding empathetically to people in crisis. Over time, this can lead to compassion fatigue, burnout, and even shifts in how we view others, relationships, and the world around us. That’s why it’s vital to support the supporters. If you or your team work in frontline services and need support, we can help: - Explore our training courses: https://lnkd.in/gxWX6nWY - Email us for more info: [email protected] #Professionals #Support #Trauma

Report from the latest Joint Live Exercises: Advancing #Ransomware #Investigation Capabilities: the 4th Joint Live Exercise. The 4th Joint Live Exercise, held at the Hague Security Delta (HSD) in the Netherlands, brought together a diverse group of 26 cybercrime practitioners, 11 solution providers and other experts to focus on the growing threat of ransomware. Over two and a half days, participants engaged in scenario-driven activities exploring investigative strategies, #cryptocurrency tracing, and #digitalforensics techniques. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/dpmQ3hgy This is a redacted public report, highlighting key insights of the event. For a full version please contact Kaczmarek ([email protected]) #cybercrime #cyclopes #lawenforcement CYBERSPACE Project NOTIONES Project European Anti-Cybercrime Technology Development Association (EACTDA) Eurojust Europol ECTEG

CYCLOPES Newsletter September 2025 has been published! ✨ In this edition we present reports from the past events, such as practitioners' workshops and the 4th Joint Live Exercise. We also introduce new and upcoming publications and events. ➡️ Read the newsletter on our website: https://lnkd.in/dvDQsr9A #projectcyclopes #cyclopesnetwork #cybercrime #cybersecurity #digitalforensics

The event's agenda is now available, and there is still time to register if you're able to attend. https://lnkd.in/egDcdyZF