CID trains officers in cybercrime investigation, digital forensics
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) conducted a three-day training program for investigation officers on cyber security, cyber hygiene, and digital forensics. Led by cyber security expert Sandeep Madulkar, the program aimed to enhance police capabilities in investigating various cybercrimes, including digital arrest frauds, social media crimes, and financial frauds. Participants were trained in web intelligence, IP tracing, malware analysis, and dark web investigations.
Why it matters
This training is crucial for law enforcement to combat the increasing sophistication of cybercrimes, protecting citizens and digital infrastructure from evolving threats. It signifies a proactive approach to modernizing police investigation techniques in the digital age.
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) organised a three-day training programme on ‘Cyber Security and Cyber Hygiene’ for investigation officers. The programme concluded at the DGP’s office at the CID headquarters on Saturday.
CID Director General of Police Ravi Shankar Ayyanar said the programme was aimed at strengthening the capabilities of police personnel in investigating cybercrimes and promoting effective cyber security and cyber hygiene practices.
Sandeep Madulkar, CEO of Sytech Labs and a cyber security expert, was the resource person. He provided insights into cybercrime investigation, emerging challenges and modern cyber security practices.
The training covered the latest technologies in cybercrime investigation, ‘digital arrest’ frauds, different modus operandi, information gathering, serving legal notices, collection of digital evidence, investigation of social media-related crimes and financial frauds.
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