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According to a report by Check Point Research, the number of cyberattacks in Europe increased by 35% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period the previous year. Online crimes are not a new phenomenon, but methods are developing faster than those of other criminal activities. During the “Cybercrime.3 – Technologies” (CP.3) conference, we discussed how to stay one step ahead of those who use the internet to commit offences.
After a three-year break, we returned with a new edition of this event focused on modern technologies that support the work of security services and institutions. It took place on 26–27 March 2025. This edition of CP.3 was different from the previous ones. Firstly, it was held for the first time at the Police Academy in Szczytno, Poland. Secondly, the event was held under the patronage of the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU, whose slogan is: “Security, Europe!”. Our conference clearly reflected the priorities of Poland’s leadership in this important EU body.
CP.3’s primary objective was to address the current challenges and opportunities – technical, organisational, and legal – faced by law enforcement agencies in acquiring digital evidence, identifying criminals, and effectively prosecuting cybercrime. Since its first edition in 2019, the conference has aimed to become a key platform for sharing knowledge, expertise, and cutting-edge tools that actively support public authorities in their daily fight against cyber threats. As a co-organiser of CP.3, we are pleased that, with each edition, we move closer to fulfilling this mission.
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This year’s agenda focused on the rapidly evolving threat landscape and featured topics such as modern operational techniques, conducting online investigations, securing and analysing digital evidence, and the use of breakthrough technologies – including artificial intelligence.
The event attracted nearly 200 professionals from across Europe and beyond, including law enforcement officers, prosecutors, academics, public sector representatives, and cybersecurity specialists from Europe and non-European countries. Discussions extended beyond technology to include training needs and systemic challenges, emphasising often-overlooked yet crucial elements in countering cybercrime.
CP.3 was more than just a conference – it offered interactive workshops and a dedicated exhibition zone where companies showcased the latest solutions for detecting, preventing, and combating cybercrime. We believe that the practical aspects of conferences like CP.3, as well as CINTiA – which we also co-organise and whose next edition will take place in September 2025 – are key elements that make such events engaging for their audiences.
The speakers at CP.3 included representatives from law enforcement agencies, government administration, the technology industry, academia, project teams, and well-known cybersecurity experts from across Europe. The two days of the meeting in Szczytno were truly intensive. Together with the participants, we had the opportunity to explore a range of modern technologies used to combat cyber threats in various European countries.
However, tools alone are not enough without practical knowledge. That’s why the CP.3 agenda also featured presentations demonstrating the operational aspects of tackling online crimes. This was complemented by sessions focused on building skills and competencies — a key factor in keeping pace with the fast-evolving techniques used by cybercriminals.
Below, you can see the topics covered in each CP.3 session.
Tristan Oliver – Solutions Consultant at Magnet Forensics – discussed the challenges of analysing multimedia file structures, focusing on cases involving CSAM material. Participants were introduced to Magnet Verify, a tool that assists investigators in verifying digital content for investigative purposes.
Tancrède Josseaume, Sales Director at Elephantastic Software, presented Elephantastic OSINT Investigation Platform – a modern open-source intelligence platform enabling fast and efficient real-time data collection from social media without the need to sift through overwhelming amounts of content.
Jolanta Kozłowska, Senior Sales Manager, and Ariel Karayev, Strategic Pre-Sales Expert at Cellebrite, showcased the comprehensive capabilities of Cellebrite Inseyets, supporting the full investigative cycle – from data collection to analysis and reporting.
Grzegorz Tworek from Microsoft focused on the capabilities of Microsoft Cloud and ENTRA ID, highlighting their role in securing incidents and gathering logs and digital evidence. He also demonstrated how effective post-incident analysis can enhance an organization’s security policies.
Bruno Fonseca, Business Development Manager at BAE Systems, introduced the IntelligenceReveal Voice Monitoring module, which supports voice message monitoring even under challenging conditions (e.g., street noise or foreign languages). The tool features automatic transcription and translation capabilities.
Piotr Olewniczak from ENIGMA Information Security Systems discussed the project Safe Internet – a Utopia Made Reality focusing on Big Data analysis in the context of online threat monitoring. He demonstrated how complex platforms can help identify cybercrime trends and counter threats before they strike.
Roman Gąszczak from ChangePro and Mateusz Pstruś representing HackingDept showcased the HackingDept cyber training platform, designed for universities, law enforcement, the banking sector, and critical entities. The platform emphasizes a hands-on approach to how cyberattacks really work.
Irek Parafjanczuk from Team Cymru introduced the ORB (Operational Relay Box) – a tool used by cybercriminals to obscure their online activities. The topic was further explored in a dedicated workshop led by Kyle Kreci from the same team, who placed ORB in the context of real-world operations.
David Pinto, representing InteliAte, showcased the InteliAte Platform, which combines data analysis with artificial intelligence and a DIY approach. The platform answers investigative questions and generates reports from submitted documents – useful for both professionals and those in training.
Bartosz Sułek from IDEMIA demonstrated the Augmented Vision system for video material analysis. The tool supports investigators in efficiently scanning footage and identifying points of interest, including in intelligence-driven contexts.
Sebastian Błażkiewicz presented Digital Hawk Eye – an advanced AI-powered tool for monitoring social media. The system enables photo analysis, keyword detection, activity tracking in apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, and global monitoring of selected areas.
Alex Cronin, University College Dublin (Centre for Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Investigation), EACTDA, presented the development of tools within the Tools4LEAs project, showing how they advanced from TRL 5–6 to full operational deployment. He emphasized the importance of testing and close collaboration with law enforcement. The UCD team was available throughout the event, giving participants the chance to test the tools firsthand.
Lt. Col. Dariusz Babisz, Head of Criminal Analysis Department, Intelligence and Criminal Information Bureau, National Police Headquarters (KGP), presented the development of the BIGDATA Platform used to analyse large datasets, including financial flows, network traffic, and CSAM content. He outlined future system upgrades, including data imports and integration with other sources, and announced upcoming training initiatives.
Kerstin Harpf, Bavarian Central Office for the Prosecution of Cybercrime, introduced the Dark Web Monitor tool used in TOR-based investigations. She also described the structure of the Bureau, key challenges in Darknet investigations, and shared case studies and best practices developed by the investigative team.
Lt. Łukasz Pawełoszek, Head of the Criminal Intelligence Department, CBZC, presented the latest landscape of cyber threats in Poland, outlining current criminal modus operandi and the evolving challenges faced by law enforcement agencies
Dr Paweł Opitek, Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Krakow, focused on modern operational techniques related to large-scale data acquisition and its use as evidence in investigations.
Sebastian Kondraszuk, CERT Poland (NASK PIB), shared valuable insights on effective methods of combating electronic communication fraud, supporting the presentation with concrete statistics and examples of the most common scams.
Inspector Mac McCullagh, Crypto Asset Recovery Team (CART), Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU), shared insights into operations against economic crimes involving crypto assets. He outlined operational, staffing, and legal challenges, and showcased real case studies. He also stressed the need for upskilling and new investigative tools in this area.
Lt. Col. Dr. Jacek Charatynowicz, Head of the Department for Combating Organised Economic Crime, Central Investigation Bureau of Police (CBŚP), discussed the use of crypto assets in criminal activities and their impact on financial services. He addressed the legal landscape and a draft bill aligned with the EU MiCA regulation, presenting new types of crimes and the need for legislation to keep pace with market developments.
Lt. Paweł Wesoły, Warsaw Metropolitan Police, explored practical applications of OSINT in everyday police work. He underlined its role in fast, effective, and low-cost information gathering, and demonstrated how open-source intelligence can support operational, analytical, and public safety efforts.
Piotr Wójtów, Sygnał Association, addressed the issue of intellectual property protection in the digital space, with a focus on audiovisual content theft. He shared examples of successful countermeasures and emphasised the importance of legal, technological, and operational cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
Paul Gullon-Scott, expert at PPHS, focused on the mental health impact of investigative work, particularly the emotional strain of analysing disturbing digital content. He highlighted the need for systemic support and building psychological resilience – a topic further explored in a dedicated workshop.
Dr Georgina Louise Humphries and Dr Rune Nordvik, Norwegian Police University College, proposed a continuous learning approach for digital forensics professionals. They discussed the importance of regular training, self-assessment, and tool cooperation, stressing the proper handling of devices to prevent tampering or data loss.
Katarzyna Staciwa, expert at PPHS, focused on analysing child sexual abuse offenders on the Dark Web. Drawing on findings from the ARICA and 2PS projects, she presented offender typologies and unveiled a new PPHS training program for law enforcement, police training centres, the justice system, and court experts dealing with child sexual exploitation online.
Cpt. Dr Paweł Olber, Police Academy in Szczytno, and Lt. Robert Haratym, CBZC, introduced the European training program eFirst 2.0, developed within the ECTEG group. Designed for first responders without specialised IT knowledge, the program provides essential skills in cybercrime and digital forensics, including digital evidence handling and identification.
Dr Grzegorz Krasnodębski, Naval Academy (Maritime Cybersecurity Center), and Cpt. Dr Błażej Jewartowski, Police Academy in Szczytno, presented the academic potential in developing cybersecurity and digital forensics competencies. They showcased Bachelor’s, Master’s, and postgraduate programs available in these fields.
The CP conferences are currently among the most important events in the field of combating cybercrime in our region. This is confirmed by the strong interest from participants, the high level of content, and the wide group of international experts and technology providers involved. As co-organisers, we are pleased that despite many presentations, we managed to maintain high quality, a practical approach to the topics presented, and a broad representation of different sectors – from law enforcement and prosecutors, through public institutions, to the academic and private sectors.
Participants who joined us in Szczytno gave positive feedback, highlighting the value of the conference not only in terms of content, but also as a space for building professional connections. The opportunity to exchange experiences, speak with experts, and test technologies in real-life conditions was one of the most appreciated aspects of CP.3.
You can see for yourself whether it’s true. We have a great pleasure to invite everyone interested to the next edition of the conference: “Cybercrime.4 – Technologies”, which will take place from 24 to 26 March 2026! CP.4 will include an additional day for a more detailed discussion of key topics and open conversations about how to fight cyber threats. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about CP.4 and other events and activities organised by PPHS.
CP.3 was organised in cooperation with the Polish Naval Academy, the Foundation for Counteracting Cybercrim, and – for the first time – the Police Academy in Szczytno, which served as the host of the conference. The event was held under the honorary patronage of the Commander of the Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime. One of the CP.3 partners was also the European CYCLOPES project (European network of cybersecurity practitioners).
On behalf of all institutions and people involved in preparing the event, we sincerely thank all speakers, partners, and participants for their trust, commitment, and active participation in CP.3. Thanks to you, this event truly supports competence development, resilience building, and effective cooperation in the field of digital security. We look forward to seeing you at the next edition!
For more information, visit the official CP.3 conference website via this link.
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