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ZITiS recently hosted the CYCLOPES Practitioners’ Workshop on the Wellbeing of Digital Forensic Investigators (DFIs), a vital and timely discussion on how we support those operating in some of the most challenging and emotionally demanding roles in law enforcement. DFIs face ongoing exposure to traumatic content, high operational pressures, and often work within organisational settings [&hellip;]

Supporting the Wellbeing of Digital Forensic Investigators: Highlights from the CYCLOPES Workshop held on 24-25 June 2025 - CYCLOPES Project

We are gathered today with the European Anti-Cybercrime Technology Development Association (EACTDA) and ECTEG, with the support of Europol Innovation Lab EC3, in Warsaw under the coordination of PPHS discussing the current use and challenges of AI tools in criminal justice in facial recognition, forensic automation and anti-money laundering. The event brings together EU public [&hellip;]

AI in Criminal Justice Event - CYCLOPES Project

The capability of IoT networks is growing at a rapid rate and transforming everyday life through smart home technologies, connected devices and wearables, offering numerous benefits such as enhancing convenience, energy management and health monitoring. These data rich environments present unique challenges for digital forensics due to the large volume and diverse formats of data [&hellip;]

Report: IoT Environment in Digital Forensic Investigations   - CYCLOPES Project

Ransomware continues to be a persistent challenging area for Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). It is connected to most, if not all, types of cybercrime activity and has become one of the most devastating types of attacks, impacting organisations of all sizes worldwide.&nbsp; Ransomware has been one of the main prime threats over the last year, [&hellip;]

Report: Business Model of Ransomware including Crime as a Service (CaaS) - CYCLOPES Project

We are pleased to announce that the next CYCLOPES practitioners&#8217; workshop will take place on 24th and 25th June 2025 in Munich, Germany, with no option for remote participation. The workshop subject is ‘Wellbeing of Digital Forensic Investigators’ and will focus on the unique pressures faced by digital forensic investigators, such as exposure to distressing [&hellip;]

Practitioner Workshop: Wellbeing of Digital Forensic Investigators - CYCLOPES Project

UPDATE! Deadline for registrations approaching: Please register by 12th May 2025! We are pleased to invite you to participate in the fourth edition of the CYCLOPES Joint Live Exercise (JLE), taking place from 8–10 July 2025 at the Hague Security Delta, Netherlands. This year’s theme, “Enhancing Ransomware Preparedness”, focuses on strengthening investigative capabilities in response [&hellip;]

Joint Live Exercises, 8-10 July 2025, Netherlands - CYCLOPES Project

Public Deliverables - CYCLOPES Project

CYCLOPES Newsletter February 2025 features recent project activities and publications, for example reports from practitioners' workshops.

CYCLOPES Newsletter: February 2025 - CYCLOPES Project

The workshop featured presentations from various practitioners, highlighting their experiences, investigative approaches, and challenges in handling cases involving interconnected IoT devices. Discussions covered topics such as technological gaps, legal issues, and emerging trends in digital forensics.