CyberSEE - Project on enhanced action on cybercrime and electronic evidence in South-East Europe and Türkiye
CyberSEE: Enhanced action on cybercrime and electronic evidence in South-East Europe and Türkiye is a Joint project of the European Union (DG NEAR) and the Council of Europe.
Participating countries/areas: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye and Kosovo*
* 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.
The overall objective of CyberSEE is to strengthen the rule of law, security and regional co-operation in the South-East-Europe and Türkiye through a more effective response to the challenges of cybercrime and electronic evidence. Under this overall objective, the Project implements activities in the region with the specific objective to reach strengthened and more effective criminal justice response of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye and Kosovo to cybercrime and electronic evidence, in line with the provisions of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, its Second Protocol and European Union objectives.
Documents
Full report: The Budapest Convention on Cybercrime: benefits and impact in practice, July 2020
Anniversary webpage: 20 years of the Convention on Cybercrime, October 2021
Factsheets: Convention on Cybercrime | First Additional Protocol | Second Additional Protocol, November 2021
Article: A new Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime: For a more effective criminal justice response to crime online – with strong safeguards, November 2021
Study: COVID-19 related cybercrime in Asia: Regional Study, June 2022
Leaflet: Joining the Convention on Cybercrime: Benefits: EN | FR | ES, December/September 2023
Study: Implementing the First Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime on Xenophobia and Racism: Good practice study, December 2023 new
Article: C-PROC at 10: Ten years of capacity building by the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe, December 2023 (also .pdf) new
Video resources
Budapest Convention explained: Audio resources
Podcast (episode 1): Cathie talks about cybercrime with Alexander Seger | EN, October 2021
Podcast (episode 2): More cybercrime, with Alexander Seger| EN, May 2022
Podcast (episode 3): Cybercrime roundtable | EN, May 2022
From evidence acquisition to analysis: CyberSEE workshop strengthens regional digital forensics capacities
Between 9 and 11 June 2026, the CyberSEE joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe organised the Regional workshop on basic digital forensics – from evidence acquisition to analysis and reporting, in Dürres, Albania. The event brought together 24 practitioners from law...
CyberSEE reinforces regional capacities to combat online child sexual exploitation at AP Twins annual expert meeting 2026
The CyberSEE joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe supported the reinforcement of capacities to fight against online child sexual abuse, through the participation of 13 investigators and team leaders from South-East Europe and Türkiye in the AP Twins annual expert meeting...
Octopus Project – CYBERKOP Action and CyberSEE Project: Strengthening the capacities of magistrates to address cybercrime and electronic evidence remains a key priority
A group of 29 judicial magistrates from across Kosovo* gathered in Istog on 9-10 June 2026 for the second edition of the Introductory training course on cybercrime and electronic evidence, organised under the CYBERKOP Action of the Octopus Project and CyberSEE Project in co-operation with the...
CyberSEE supports strengthening of the cybercrime investigation capacities in the region
The CyberSEE joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe supported the enhancement of criminal justice capacities to fight against cybercrime through the participation of 16 law enforcement, intelligence and financial crime investigators from the countries in the South-East...
Driving inclusive Digital Governance: CyberEast+ and CyberSEE foster multi-stakeholder collaboration at EuroDIG 2026 and beyond; CyberSEE’s 5th Steering Committee advances regional co-operation
The 2026 session of the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG), supported by the European Commission and hosted by EURid on 26 and 27 May 2026 brought together 800 + participants, both online and onsite, from governments, international organisations, the private sector, civil society,...
CyberSEE supports implementation of “Cyber Guard”, Serbia’s national platform for reporting high-tech crime
The CyberSEE joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe supported the implementation of the “Cyber Guard”, the newly established national platform for reporting high-tech crime, through three dedicated workshops.. Held in Novi Sad (7 May), Niš (13 May), and Zlatibor (20 May...
CyberSEE, CyberSouth+, CyberSPEX, GLACY-e and Octopus Projects: The Cyber Games and Digital Security Challenge 2026 - The second edition takes the global fight against cybercrime to Africa
Organised in Marrakech from 19 to 21 May 2026 within the framework of the CyberSEE, CyberSouth+, CyberSPEX, GLACY-e and Octopus projects and in close partnership with INTERPOL and Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and General Directorate for Information Systems Security...
CyberSEE: Strengthening Dark Web and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigative capacities across the Western Balkans
Between 27 and 30 April 2026, the CyberSEE joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe supported the Albanian State Police in organising their first activity as co-leaders of the Operational Action 6.2 under EMPACT policy cycle, in co-operation with the Western Balkans Cyber...
C-PROC's Head of Office meets with Ambassador of Montenegro in Bucharest to discuss ongoing and prospective technical assistance on cybercrime and electronic evidence
On 27 April, following the discussions during the Twelfth anniversary of the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC) and meeting with the diplomatic community, His Excellency Mr Danilo Brajović, Ambassador of Montenegro in Bucharest, convened a meeting with the...
CyberSEE, CyberSouth+ and Octopus Project – CYBERKOP Action: Strengthening regional co-operation and operational capacities to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse
Investigating online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA) is one of the most challenging and sensitive topic as it requires highly specialised skills from law enforcement, given the vulnerability of the victims and the complexity and seriousness of the offences involved. To strengthen...
CyberEast+, CyberSEE, CyberSouth+, GLACY-e: Enhancing knowledge of cybercrime experts through a regional cybercrime co-operation exercise
From 7 to 9 April 2026, the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC), through CyberEast+, Cyber SEE, CyberSouth+ and GLACY-e, joint projects of the European Union and of the Council of Europe, supported a regional technical co-operation exercise themed with incident handling...
C-PROC: Strengthened global response to cybercrime through the first edition of the Cyber-Skills Sharing Programme
Between January and March 2026, in 35 countries across the globe, the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC) implemented the Cyber-Skills Sharing Programme through the CyberSEE, CyberSouth+, GLACY-e and Octopus projects. The first edition of the Programme brought together...
Extending impact: CYBERKOP Action will continue through 2026, advancing capacities to combat cybercrime
The CYBERKOP Action of the Octopus Project has been extended until the end of 2026, allowing the initiative to continue its work in strengthening capacities to combat cybercrime at both the domestic and regional level. Since the extension, activities have continued at a dynamic pace, with several...
CyberSEE: Domestic workshops in Bosnia and Herzegovina advance country’s efforts to align the national legislation with the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime
On 25–26 March 2026, the CyberSEE joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe organised a series of back-to-back events in Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, following the country’s signature of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest...
CyberSEE Project and Octopus Project – CYBERKOP Action: The Western Balkans Working Group on Digital Assets Investigation holds its first regional workshop under CyberSEE leadership
Between 24 and 26 March 2026, Tirana, Albania, hosted the nineth activity of the Western Balkans Working Group on Digital Assets Investigation, and the first one held under the leadership of the CyberSEE joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe. The CyberSEE project showed...
GLACY-e, CyberSouth+ and CyberSEE Projects: Enhanced knowledge through participation in the Digital Forensics Research EU 2026 Workshop and Conference strengthens global response to online crimes against children
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...
The Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC) extends cooperation with Australian Federal Police
On 4 March 2026, the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC) convened a meeting with representatives of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for the South-East Europe to discuss ongoing and prospective cooperation in capacity building related to cybercrime and electronic...
Save the date: Octopus Conference 2026!
This year, the Octopus Conference will take place between 14-16 October, in Strasbourg, France, at the Council of Europe’s Headquarters in the Palais de l’Europe. The conference is being organised in cooperation with the Presidency of Monaco to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe...
CyberSEE and CyberSPEX: International workshop on the implementation of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)
The CyberSEE and CyberSPEX joint projects of the European Union and the Council of Europe teamed up and organised the International workshop on the implementation of the Second Additional Protocol (2AP) to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention) on 10-11 December 2025, in Sarajevo,...
CyberSEE: Fourth Steering Committee Meeting
On 9 December 2025, the CyberSEE joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe organised its fourth Steering Committee Meeting, gathering representatives of the European Commission, the European Union Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Council of Europe, and officials from...
In Focus
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Upcoming events:
Second Western Balkans Working Group on Digital Assets Investigation, Budva, Montenegro, 29 June-3 July 2026
Workshops with Montenegrin national working group on the necessary amendments to legal framework to implement SAP, Montenegro, 1-2 July 2026
Underground Economy Conference, Strasbourg, France, 7-10 September 2026
Past events:
From evidence acquisition to analysis: CyberSEE workshop strengthens regional digital forensics capacities, Durres, Albania, 9-11 June 2026
CyberSEE reinforces regional capacities to combat online child sexual exploitation at AP Twins annual expert meeting 2026, The Hague, The Netherlands, 9-11 June 2026
Octopus Project – CYBERKOP Action and CyberSEE Project: Strengthening the capacities of magistrates to address cybercrime and electronic evidence remains a key priority, Istog, 9-10 June 2026
CyberSEE supports strengthening of the cybercrime investigation capacities in the region, Prague, Czechia, 2-4 June 2026
Driving inclusive Digital Governance: CyberEast+ and CyberSEE foster multi-stakeholder collaboration at EuroDIG 2026 and beyond; CyberSEE’s 5th Steering Committee advances regional co-operation, Brussels, Belgium, 26-28 May 2026
CyberSEE supports implementation of “Cyber Guard”, Serbia’s national platform for reporting high-tech crime, Serbia, May 2026
CyberSEE, CyberSouth+, CyberSPEX, GLACY-e and Octopus Projects: The Cyber Games and Digital Security Challenge 2026 - The second edition takes the global fight against cybercrime to Africa, Morrocco, 19-21 May 2026
CyberSEE: Strengthening Dark Web and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigative capacities across the Western Balkans, Podgorica, Montenegro, 27-30 April 2026
CyberSEE, CyberSouth+ and Octopus Project – CYBERKOP Action: Strengthening regional co-operation and operational capacities to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse, Pristina, 14-16 April 2026
CyberEast+, CyberSEE, CyberSouth+, GLACY-e: Enhancing knowledge of cybercrime experts through a regional cybercrime co-operation exercise, Chisinau, Moldova, 7-9 April 2026
C-PROC: Strengthened global response to cybercrime through the first edition of the Cyber-Skills Sharing Programme, global, January-March 2026
CyberSEE: Domestic workshops in Bosnia and Herzegovina advance country’s efforts to align the national legislation with the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime, Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 25-26 March 2026
CyberSEE Project and Octopus Project – CYBERKOP Action: The Western Balkans Working Group on Digital Assets Investigation holds its first regional workshop under CyberSEE leadership, Tirana, Albania, 24-26 March 2026
GLACY-e, CyberSouth+ and CyberSEE Projects: Enhanced knowledge through participation in the Digital Forensics Research EU 2026 Workshop and Conference strengthens global response to online crimes against children, Linkoping, Sweden, 23-27 March 2026
CyberSEE and CyberSPEX: International workshop on the implementation of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention), Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 10-11 December 2025
CyberSEE: Fourth Steering Committee Meeting, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 9 December 2025
CyberSEE supports North Macedonia to advance legislative alignment with the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention), Skopje, North Macedonia, 24-25 November 2025
Bosnia and Herzegovina became the 52nd State to sign the Second Additional Protocol to Convention on Cybercrime, Strasbourg, France, 14 November 2025
CyberSEE builds judicial capacities for enhancing the international cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence, Antalya, Turkiye, 4-7 November 2025
CyberSEE strengthening capacities in digital forensics and electronic evidence, Belgrade, Serbia, 4-5 November 2025
CyberSEE, CyberSouth+, GLACY-e, CYBERKOP Action & Octopus Projects: The CyberVAW Conference - strengthening women’s leadership against cyberviolence, Budva, Montenegro, 23-24 October 2025
CyberSEE & GLACY-e joined forces for supporting the international training and certification of trainers on cybercrime and e-evidence, Ankara, Turkiye, 20-25 October 2025
CyberSEE, Octopus Project – CYBERKOP Action and CyberEast+: Regional police officers strengthen skills to investigate cybercrime, Budapest, Hungary, 13-17 October 2025
CyberSEE and Octopus Project – CYBERKOP Action: Engaging in the South-Eastern European Dialogue on Internet Governance (SEEDIG) annual meeting, Athens, Greece, 10-11 October 2025
CyberSEE: Montenegro advances legislative alignment for the ratification of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime, Podgorica, Montenegro, 3 October 2025
2025 Council of Europe/Eurojust joint workshop on the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime, The Hague, The Netherlands, 29-30 September 2025
