The event involved cadets from the Faculty of Training Specialists for Pre-Trial Investigation Bodies of the National Police of Ukraine at Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs (DSUIA).
The session was joined by cybersecurity expert Vladyslav Bulavin, an operative officer from the Cybercrime Prevention Department in Chernivtsi Region of the National Police Criminal Police Department and Senior Police Lieutenant.
The training took place as part of the “Criminal Procedure” discipline, initiated by Alina Harkusha, Associate Professor at the Department of Criminal Procedure of the Faculty of Training Specialists for Pre-Trial Investigation Bodies of the NPU and Police Major. The topic was “Peculiarities of Using IT Technologies in Pre-Trial Investigations.”
Vladyslav Bulavin shared his experience in cyber policing, discussing methods for detecting and documenting electronic (digital) evidence and the application of the Berkeley Protocol.
The Berkeley Protocol is a technology that assists investigators using open-source data to conduct investigations in line with professional methodologies that meet legal requirements and ethical standards. The expert emphasized its effectiveness and provided a detailed explanation of documenting digital evidence during searches (inspections) involving IT specialists.
Additionally, examples of countering cyberattacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure were presented.
At the end of the session, Vladyslav Bulavin introduced the “Brama” project, aimed at preventing and combating online crimes, and offered recommendations on avoiding hostile propaganda. More details about the project can be found at: stopfraud.gov.ua.
The cadets showed particular interest in guidelines for safely using technology, protecting against phishing attacks, and tips for preventing the theft of personal data and passwords while using social media and messaging platforms.
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