MODEL OF IMPACTING AND PROMOTING CHANGE IN CYBERCRIME CAPACITIES

We acknowledge that while Internet and communication technologies expand, its use for criminal purposes by individuals and criminal organizations increases too. This poses a significant threat to Member States, especially those with limited capacities to prevent and combat cybercrime.
We recognize that while Member States experience similar cybercrime threats, the challenges to address them are unique, since each one as differentiated cybercrime frameworks, structures and level of expertise.
We offer tailored support to foster positive change by means of:
- Identifying national and regional technical and structural needs
- Establishing specialized units promoting sustainable capacities, such as digital forensic laboratories
- Providing specialized knowledge, tools and capacities
- Establishing reporting mechanisms in cooperation with civil society and government institutions
- Promoting cooperation among all actors, including public-private partnerships and civil society engagement

Cybercrime capacities include:

Understanding of the landscape of threat
Effective legal and operational frameworks
Trained personnel and specialized services
Adequate equipment and tools
Inter-agency and international cooperation
Public awareness
Engagement of civil society

POSITIVE CHANGE MODEL

The Global Programme on Cybercrime model of impacting Member States’ capacities in cybercrime is a gradual and multi-disciplinary process. Each stage depends on the circumstances of each country and their level of commitment to strengthen their capabilities.
In general terms, the model consists of following steps:

UNODC assesses the capabilities of the Member State to counter and prevent cybercrime

1. Based on that assessment, considering national, bilateral and multilateral capacity-building efforts, UNODC and the Member State agree on a tailored national plan of activities considering external circumstances and additional input from third parties.

2. Initial training and guidance of practitioners occurs in selected intervention areas. When possible and available, institutional training schools or academies are involved to ensure sustainability and appropriation.

3. Initial training and guidance of practitioners occurs in selected intervention areas. When possible and available, institutional training schools or academies are involved to ensure sustainability and appropriation.

4. A team of cybercrime advisers and mentors is established to support trained officials in their work to prevent and counter cyber-enabled or cyber-dependent criminality.

5. Cybercrime advisers and mentors scale up support and prepare public officials to become trainers and multiply knowledge at national and international levels, fostering the exchange of best practice.

6. Awareness-raising materials, campaigns and civil society activities are developed in various areas of work in cooperation with local authorities to ensure continuity and an integrated approach.