Expanding the authorities’ capabilities for cyber operations (VIKLO)

The VIKLO project advances the authorities’ knowledge base for combating crime in the cyber operating environment. Crimes that utilize the cyber operating environment are often also referred to as cyber-enabled crimes, which utilize information networks and information systems in committing the crimes.

The project will produce training, education and new research data. In addition, communications material will be produced on the phenomena of crime utilizing the cyber operating environment and on protection against threats of crime.

The aim is to strengthen the authorities' competence in cybercrime prevention extensively, both among those working in day-to-day police tasks as well as experts in cybercrime prevention. In addition, citizens’ awareness of the phenomena of cybercrime and protection against threats of crime will increase.

Timescale: October 2024–September 2027

Funding: EU Internal Security Fund (ISF). The project's total budget is approximately EUR 1.1 million.

Contact person at Police University College: Senior Specialist Tero Toiviainen. Email in the format [email protected].