Cybercrime Training Competences Framework

Cybercrime Analyst and Intelligence Officer

Actor Description

These professionals either focus on strategic analysis, researching, analysing and presenting the latest threats and providing situational overviews, or are more engaged in operational analyses to find patterns, trends, hotspots and create links between live cases. They need to be able to process large amounts of data from different sources and translate these into concise reports clearly outlining the issues in question while offering actionable recommendations.

They should spread the relevant knowledge throughout the organisation through the preparation of written materials, training and their inclusion in strategic and operational meetings. Also, their knowledge of the latest investigative techniques and tools should bring value to teams involved in online investigations.

MethodTraining requirements

  • Strategic and operational crime analysis

  • Big data management and analysis

  • Advanced cybercrime awareness

  • Analytical and visualisation tools

  • Open source investigation

  • Social networks investigation

  • Scripting/programming

  • Network forensics

  • Report drafting skills

  • Evidence presentation

  • Fundamentals of undercover investigations