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The fifth edition of the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) measures countries' commitment to cybersecurity across five pillars: Legal, Technical, Organizational, Capacity Development, and Cooperation. Launched in 2015 by the International Telecommunication Union, the GCI aims to help countries identify areas for improvement and build capacity under each pillar. Continuously adapted...

03 December, 2024

The Observatory function of the Europol’s Innovation Lab has published a report that explores how artificial intelligence can revolutionize law enforcement operations. Law enforcement agencies are now able to process vast datasets more efficiently, thereby enhancing their ability to detect and counter criminal activities. Additionally, the report delves into the...

18 November, 2024

Estonia’s Police and Border Guard face a unique set of challenges, protecting its communities and securing a border that is also the external border of the European Union; Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth spoke to Hannes Järvine, Strategy Bureau Project Manager in the Board’s Development Department, about the responsibilities of keeping...

12 November, 2024

The Research and Innovation Symposium for European Security and Defense (RISE-SD) 2024 took place on October 16-17 in Chalkidiki, Greece. The event provided a forum for disseminating scientific results, supporting knowledge exchange, and creating networking opportunities for stakeholders in EU-funded security and defense projects. Live demonstrations of technological solutions developed...

11 November, 2024

The NOTIONES Consortium is proud to announce the realization of a scientific publication about the latest trends in MASINT Technologies for CBRNe threats.The article provides up-to-date information on the latest Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT) technologies to face Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNe) threats and their advancements exploitable...

25 October, 2024

The study highlights the significant societal impact of conspiracy theories and the importance of understanding the psychological factors behind their spread. It addresses the gap in research concerning large-scale behavioral outcomes and online support for conspiracy theories. By combining psychological self-reports from 2506 Twitter (now X) users with machine-learning analysis...

21 October, 2024

Europol has recently released the Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2024 reporting the rapidly evolving threats of cybercrime across the EU. The IOCTA underlines the rise in sophistication and diversification of cybercrime, especially mentioning the growth of ransomware, online fraud, and child sexual exploitation.The report reveals that the use...

14 October, 2024

Without the ability to work seamlessly together, Europe's emergency response teams often have to depend on simple safety gear and their own ingenuity. To address this, the EU-funded Search and Rescue project created a communications system that enables different teams to work together more efficiently, sharing data and resources. Additionally,...

07 October, 2024

Europol has recently released the Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2024 reporting the rapidly evolving threats of cybercrime across the EU. The IOCTA underlines the rise in sophistication and diversification of cybercrime, especially mentioning the growth of ransomware, online fraud, and child sexual exploitation.The report reveals that the use...

02 October, 2024

We are thrilled to announce a special two-part event hosted by the TRACY project, focusing on the legal, ethical, and societal issues surrounding the deployment of TRACY solutions.Event DetailsDate: September 17th, 2024Part 1: Legal - Ethical Issues and AI for Law Enforcement AgenciesRegistration: Open to the General PublicDive into the...

12 September, 2024