Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB)

cybercrime. The Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau was established as the Cyber Crime Investigation Unit in 1991, and re-established as the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB) in 2017. The Bureau is the national Garda unit tasked with the forensic examination of computer media seized during the course of any criminal investigations. These include murders, cybercrime, online harassment, computer intrusions, child exploitation offences and any criminal investigation in which computers are seized or may contain evidential data. The unit also conducts investigations into cyber dependent crime which are significant or complex in nature network intrusions, data interference and attacks on websites belonging to Government departments, institutions and corporate entities.

The Bureau is part of Organised & Serious Crime is staffed by civilian personnel and Garda members of various ranks up to Detective Superintendent. Members of the unit undergo intensive training in the area of forensic computing and cybercrime investigations, and give expert witness testimony in all types of investigations and prosecutions in court. In addition to its forensic and investigative role, GNCCB acts as a liaison with various partner agencies and law enforcement bodies.

Secure Online Conferencing - 4‘P’s

While social distancing, online video conferencing is a great way to keep in touch with family, friends, colleagues and clients.

You can chat or work face-2-face while minimising the risk from Covid19 contact.
However video conferencing can also be accessed by uninvited guests. Taking a few simple precautions can help to keep your meetings secure and ensure only welcome participants are involved.

The 4 ‘P’s of online video conferencing are simple precautions that should always be taken when using video conferencing Apps or platforms.

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