GANNDALF

The EU-funded GANNDALF project (Ground-breaking Collaboration Framework Realizing the Next Era of Cybercrime Detection and Multi-stakeholder Investigation for LEAs, Judicial Ecosystems, and Citizens) is set to revolutionise the fight against cybercrime, addressing the challenges posed by advanced cyber threats and cyber-dependent crimes. By fostering cross-border collaboration among law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and judicial ecosystems, GANNDALF will establish cutting-edge frameworks for information sharing, joint investigations, and expertise exchange.

PPHS's role

PPHS plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective coordination, implementation, and management of the project, with a strong emphasis on capacity building and knowledge sharing within the law enforcement community.

As the acting coordinator, PPHS oversees the entire project, ensuring efficient management and timely execution. Its responsibilities include:

• Project Management: establishing a robust project management framework to ensure all tasks are completed in accordance with the agreed timeline and scope;
• Communication and Reporting: maintaining clear communication channels with the European Commission (EC), providing regular updates on project progress, and implementing corrective measures when required;
• Project Monitoring: conducting continuous oversight of the project's progress, organising project meetings, and facilitating participation in both external and self-organised events.

Additionally, PPHS leads the development of innovative, multilingual training curricula on modern cybercriminal activities. These curricula, available in at least four EU languages, will be easily accessible across the EU and tailored to meet the needs of a diverse range of users. Designed through professional needs assessments and consultations with practitioners, the training will prioritise practical and applicable learning outcomes.

GANNDALF aims to empower law enforcement and judicial ecosystems to combat cyber threats with cutting-edge collaboration frameworks, breaking down communication silos and fostering effective multi-stakeholder cooperation. Its specific objectives include:

1. Optimised Information Sharing:
   Develop regulated, privacy-preserving, and transparent data-sharing mechanisms to enable cross-border agency collaboration and exchange of critical criminal intelligence.
2. Advanced Investigation Tools:
   Introduce a state-of-the-art decision-support toolbox featuring technologies for:
   • real-time collaborative investigations;
   • prediction and identification of advanced cyber threats;
   • full utilisation of distributed digital infrastructures for enhanced cybercrime intelligence.
3. Cross-Disciplinary Expertise Exchange:
   Facilitate collaboration among diverse experts, including cybersecurity specialists, forensic analysts, lawyers, psychologists, and social scientists, to adopt innovative investigative approaches.
4. Collaborative Crime Investigation Sandbox:
   Build a customisable, collaborative environment for:
   • testing scenarios and hypotheses;
   • conducting detailed crime investigations;
   • supporting policy drafting and decision-making.
5. Knowledge Sharing and Awareness:
   Promote training, knowledge sharing, and best practices for cybercrime prevention and awareness, engaging both LEAs and citizens in Cyber Hygiene 2.0.

Impact

GANNDALF will set new benchmarks for combating cybercrime in Europe by:

• enabling seamless, secure collaboration among LEAs;
• equipping stakeholders with advanced tools and frameworks for joint investigations;
• empowering policymakers with actionable insights derived from scenario analyses and sandbox testing;
• driving citizen awareness and participation in combating cybercrime.

Together, these innovations will pave the way for a safer, more resilient digital ecosystem.

Get in touch with us at projekty@ppbw.pl