NCJ Number
223224
Date Published
2008
Length
24 pages
Annotation
This chapter discusses the challenges in implementing the East Asian-based Virtual Forum on Cybercrime with the key to success of such an implementation developing partnerships between industry, academia, and law enforcement.
Abstract
Questions about the sustainability of the Virtual Forum and audience priorities are crucial to the success of this global pilot project. However, many specific details about delivery can only be determined by a training needs assessment process for the pilot countries chosen to develop the online forum. The Virtual Forum provides a plan for the implementation of a program of courses appropriate for either an online or conventional learning environment. However, there are many questions about the best means of implementation. Research on cybercrime is in its infancy and providing an international evidence base for future policy development is a challenging task. Without this research and the requisite documentation the development of effective training regimes will be hampered. Apart from the continuous demand for research and training two developments are essential: the creation of a viable international law enforcement mechanism supported by a group of capable investigators, and prosecutors and, private and public partnerships that are genuinely collaborative and incorporate the role of universities in the education of those that are tasked to fight cybercrime. A Web-based pilot program and curriculum (Virtual Forum) has been developed to help train first responders, investigators, and forensic specialist. It will be delivered to select developing jurisdictions. The strength of the project is the involvement of industry, academia, and law enforcement showing that such partnerships can yield constructive responses to cybercrime through international cooperation. Tables, references