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.

Call for members: EC3 Advisory Group on Research & Development

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.

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 the 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.

Advisory Group Communication Providers

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

bring knowledge and expertise to EC3 on the impact of cybercrime on telecommunications 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 telecommunications;
assist EC3 in defining priorities for its work in this area, including advising on the cooperation with the telecommunications companies and on developing concepts for enhanced prevention;
advise EC3 on how to increase the sharing/exchange of information between law enforcement and telecommunications providers.

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

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