Download eBook for Free
Full Document
| Format | File Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PDF file | 3.1 MB | Use Adobe Acrobat Reader version 10 or higher for the best experience. |
Summary Only
| Format | File Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PDF file | 0.2 MB | Use Adobe Acrobat Reader version 10 or higher for the best experience. |
To advise the EC on the development of a European Cybercrime Centre, RAND Europe reviewed scholarly literature on the nature, extent, and impacts of cybercrime and collected empirical evidence on the capabilities of 15 EU member states' computer crime units in face to face visits. Findings from the literature and document review suggested a great deal of uncertainty between industry reported figures on the state of cybercrime and official recorded crimes. Nonetheless, the online criminal underground is evolving toward a service based economy. Aspects of forensic capability, investigations, intelligence sharing, training and information exchange were discussed. In addition, RAND Europe consulted Europol, Eurojust, Cepol, Interpol, and the European Network and Information Security Agency on their contribution to tackling cybercrime at the European level. A scenario based workshop was held in Brussels in November 2011 where a range of possible futures were described and considered by participants. The research team's report considers a number of options for the establishment of the ECC and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses according to a range of factors. These include its scope, activities, resources, risks, impacts and interoperability. The study considered a range of options including an ECC hosted by Europol, Eurojust, ENISA and a virtual ECC. The study considered that an ECC hosted by Europol would constitute the most appropriate way forward. The study laid out an implementation plan including expected activities for the first year of the ECC between January–December 2013.
Table of Contents
-
Chapter One
Introduction: policy background and objectives of this study
-
Part One
Chapter Two
The understanding and measurement of cybercrime
Chapter Three
The relationship between cyber(in)security and cybercrime
-
Part Two
Chapter Four
Findings from the Member State interviews
Chapter Five
The role of European-level stakeholders
-
Part Three
Chapter Six
Developing options for a European Cybercrime Centre
Chapter Seven
Analysis of the four candidate options
Chapter Eight
Implementing the ECC
Appendix A
Participating organisations
Appendix B
Methodology
Appendix C
Country reports
Appendix D
Analysis of data on recorded cybercrime offences across several European countries
Appendix E
Cost estimates for a European Cybercrime Centre
Appendix F
Cost estimate breakdown "pathfinder phase" Jan–Dec 2013
Research conducted by
This study has been carried out for the Directorate-General Home Affairs in the European Commission and conducted by RAND Europe.
This report is part of the RAND Corporation Technical report series. RAND technical reports may include research findings on a specific topic that is limited in scope or intended for a narrow audience; present discussions of the methodology employed in research; provide literature reviews, survey instruments, modeling exercises, guidelines for practitioners and research professionals, and supporting documentation; or deliver preliminary findings. All RAND reports undergo rigorous peer review to ensure that they meet high standards for research quality and objectivity.
This document and trademark(s) contained herein are protected by law. This representation of RAND intellectual property is provided for noncommercial use only. Unauthorized posting of this publication online is prohibited; linking directly to this product page is encouraged. Permission is required from RAND to reproduce, or reuse in another form, any of its research documents for commercial purposes. For information on reprint and reuse permissions, please visit www.rand.org/pubs/permissions.
The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND's publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research clients and sponsors.