OSCE helps train cybercrime experts in South-Eastern Europe

BELGRADE, 7 December 2009 - An OSCE-organized investigation training course for cybercrime experts in South-Eastern Europe on combating malicious software and worms began today in Belgrade.

The OSCE's Strategic Police Matters Unit organized the two-day course in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Serbia, the Serbian Interior Ministry and the security technology company McAfee, which is providing its services for free.

Fifteen cybercrime specialists from Serbia and neighbouring countries will take part in the course, which highlights techniques used by cybercriminals. The training course marks the first time the OSCE's Strategic Police Matters Unit has partnered with the commercial sector to offer training for police officers.

"This training course is particularly useful for countries in South-Eastern Europe that are beginning to develop specialized cybercrime units," said Kevin Carty, the OSCE's Senior Police Adviser. "Commercial enterprises are on the cutting edge of technological developments in this field."

McAfee Security Strategist Greg Day added:

"Cybercrime is a growing problem that negatively impacts everybody. While a lot has been done to combat cybercrime over the past decade, criminals still have the upper hand. We are excited to be able to share our expertise with law enforcement around the world and join forces in the fight against cybercrime."