From 23 to 27 March 2026, Linköping, Sweden, became the hub of digital forensics innovation and knowledge-sharing as it hosted the Applied Forensics Techniques for Crimes Against Children (CAC) Investigators Workshop and the Digital Forensics Research Conference (DFRWS EU 2026). Participation of 6 law enforcement and digital forensics professionals from the Philippines, Ghana, Morocco, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo* has been made possible thanks to the support of the GLACY-e, CyberSouth+ and CyberSEE projects.
Anchored in EU legal and ethical standards, the two events provided hands-on training and practical insights into digital forensics and online investigations, strengthening the skills of officers tackling technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation. Participants have learned best practices for evidence acquisition, forensic imaging, triage and on-scene analysis, tailored to the complexities of modern cyber investigations.
As cybercrime investigations become ever more intricate, involving rapidly evolving technologies, distributed data sources, varying procedures and complex legal landscapes, such capacity building initiatives are essential to help investigators remain up to date and effective.
The Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC) reaffirms its commitment to supporting partner countries in strengthening operational workflows and developing capacities to combat cybercrime through its ongoing and future projects.
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.
Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC)