iPROCEEDS-2: Domestic simulation exercise on effective sharing of data between cybersecurity and cybercrime communities
The iPROCEEDS-2 project organised the Domestic simulation exercise on effective sharing of data between cybersecurity and cybercrime communities in Pristina, Kosovo (27-28 March 2023) and Skopje, North Macedonia (3-4 April 2023).
Following similar activities organised in March 2023 in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, these simulation exercises focused on the co-operation between the cybersecurity community and the law enforcement authorities in the investigation of a ransomware attack orchestrated by a criminal organisation. Held in an active learning format, the exercise contributed to the developing of practical skills for investigation of ransomware cases, inter-agency co-operation and real time information exchange between cybercrime and cybersecurity professionals.
Participants’ positive feedback emphasised the simulation exercise training method. Requests were also made for additional Council of Europe trainings on virtual currencies, which should include identifying and seizing criminal assets.
The iPROCEEDS-2 joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe will continue to support priority countries/area to develop the hands-on skills of criminal justice practitioners on inter-agency co-operation, information exchange and effective use of statistics.
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSC 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.
iPROCEEDS-2 project webpage
Cybercrime Programme Office (C-PROC) webpage
Guide for criminal investigations of ransomware attacks (available upon request)
Ransomware: New Guidance Note by the T-CY