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Established by the Head of EC3 and reporting to him, dedicated advisory groups have been created in order to foster closer cooperation with its leading non-law enforcement partners. They help to strengthen practical cooperation between law enforcement and key domains, such as internet security, telecommunications and financial services.


 

Advisory Group on Internet Security

With a view of getting a clear overview of the needs and priorities for internet security in the context of the cross-border fight against cybercrime, the purpose of the Group is to:

  • bring knowledge and expertise to EC3 on matters related to internet security;
  • update and share all relevant information and expertise on developments in the area of internet security;
  • assist EC3 in defining priorities for its work in this area, including advising on the cooperation with CERTs and other relevant partners and on developing concepts for enhanced prevention of cybercrime;
  • assist EC3 in striking the right balance between disruption and prevention on the one hand and investigation and prosecution on the other.

EC3 may also consult the group on any matter relating to internet security in relation to the fight against cybercrime.

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Advisory Group on Financial Services

With a view of getting a clear overview of the needs and priorities for retail/financial services in the context of the fight against cybercrime, the purpose of the Group is to:

  • bring knowledge and expertise to EC3 on the impact of cybercrime on financial services and on how these sectors can assist in the prevention and combating of cybercrime;
  • update and share all relevant information and expertise on developments in the area of cybercrime that affect financial services;
  • assist EC3 in defining priorities for its work in this area, including advising on the cooperation with financial services and on developing concepts for enhanced prevention;
  • advise EC3 on how to increase the sharing/exchange of information between law enforcement and financial services.

EC3 may also consult the group on any matter relating to financial services in relation to the fight against cybercrime.

In 2024, Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) created the Quantum Safe Financial Forum (QSFF), in close cooperation with the EC3 Advisory Group on Financial Services.

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Advisory Group on Service Providers

With a view of getting a clear overview of the needs and priorities for service providers in the context of the cross-border fight against cybercrime, the purpose of this AG is to:

  • bring knowledge and expertise to EC3 on the impact of cybercrime on service providers and on how this sector can assist in the prevention and combating of cybercrime;
  • update and share all relevant information and expertise on developments in the area of cybercrime that affect service providers;
  • assist EC3 in defining priorities for its work in this area, including advising on the cooperation with the companies and on developing concepts for enhanced prevention;
  • advise EC3 on how to increase the sharing/exchange of information between law enforcement and service providers.

EC3 may also consult the group on any matter relating to the services provided (telecommunications, hosting, internet governance, VPN services etc.) in relation to the fight against cybercrime. 

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Advisory Group on Research and Development

With a view of getting a clear overview of the needs and priorities for Academica and Research Centres in the context of the cross-border fight against cybercrime, the purpose of the Group is to:

  • Support law enforcement agencies (LEA) investigating and combating cybercrime at strategic, operational, technical levels.
  • Enhance cybercrime awareness within the Academic and Research partners to identify and facilitate research projects and educational curricula tackling cybercrime, addressing both national and international contexts.
  • Create a forum for knowledge sharing, research, and innovation in cybercrime.

EC3 may also consult the group on any matter relating to research and development, education and training, policy and regulation, in relation to the fight against cybercrime.

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