Duration
1 year
Training Structure
School of Law and Political Science
Overview
The rise of the Internet has undeniably accelerated and facilitated access to and the exchange of information. This remarkable success in communication has fostered the emergence of new criminal threats. These threats pose considerable risks to businesses, government agencies, and individuals. The fight against cybercrime has become a major global challenge due to the international nature of this new, often organized form of crime.
Cybercrime is evolving every day, giving rise to new forms of risk and new techniques for circumventing the law—developments that the legal system must take into account and adapt to.
The Benefits of the Training Program
Program website (application and information): https://cybercrime.edu.umontpellier.fr/
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Objectives
Established as part of the European 2CENTRE project, the university certificate program “Cybercrime: Law, Information Security, and Digital Forensics” is a multidisciplinary program designed to provide an understanding of the challenges of information security and cybercrime and to examine the various offenses and liabilities associated with the fraudulent use of digital networks and information systems.
It provides economic stakeholders, students, legal professionals, law enforcement officials, forensic experts, information systems managers, and anyone else dealing with cybercrime with insights into:
- The nature of threats related to digital networks,
- Techniques for infiltrating information systems,
- Legal measures to combat cybercrime,
- Security challenges and the legal and regulatory requirements for securing an information system,
- Personal data protection (GDPR, etc.),
- Digital investigation techniques and procedures for gathering evidence,
- The economic impact of cybercrime (money laundering, financial cyberfraud, etc.),
- Legal issues and responses that are emerging at the national, European, and global levels.
This degree program is supported by the National School for the Judiciary (ENM) (the program is listed in the ENM’s training catalog for the training of judges), the National Gendarmerie (training for National Gendarmerie officers), and several national and international organizations. It is the only degree (in the field of cybersecurity) offered by the University that is supported by both of these institutions.
Adel JOMNI, Training Manager
Professor and Researcher (University of Montpellier)
Expert with the Council of Europe
Member of the European Cybercrime Training and Education Group
Program
The tentative training schedule is available on the website: https://cybercrime.edu.umontpellier.fr/ »
UE1: Introduction to Networks and the Internet
- Organization and Physical Structure of Networks
- Technical Specifications of the Internet (TCP/IP, DNS, Wi-Fi, etc.)
- RFID and Wireless Sensor Networks
- Characteristics of Web 2.0 Applications (social networks, blogs, Twitter, etc.)
- Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Networks
- Features and Ways to Use Internet Search and Monitoring Tools (search engines, meta-search engines, etc.)
- Information Society Service Providers: Roles, Categories of Services Offered, and Legal Classification.
UE2: Introduction to Law and Legal Certainty (Legal Refresher Course)
- The Different Branches of Law
- Introduction to Criminal Law
- Introduction to Criminal Procedure
- Introduction to Intellectual Property Law
- The Various Forms of Legal Liability
UE3: Introduction to the Technical Aspects of Information Systems Security and Cybercrime
- Malware: Principles and Techniques
- Network Intrusion Techniques and Protection Measures.
- Information Systems: Definition, Role, and Security Standards
- Cybercrime: Threats (hacking, identity theft, online reputation, “social engineering,” fraud, APTs, botnets, etc.)
- Introduction to Digital Signatures and Cryptography
UE4: Legal and Economic Aspects of Information System Security
- Legal Framework for Information System Security
- Legal and Regulatory Security Requirements
- The Challenges of Security
- The legal aspects of the security process (cryptography, policies, preservation of evidence, incident reporting, etc.)
- Principles and technical, legal, and regulatory aspects of the digitization of business transactions (electronic contracts, electronic evidence, electronic signatures, etc.)
- Information Security and Economic Intelligence
UE5: Cybercrime: Legal Frameworks, Economic and Social Issues
- Overview of Cybercrime (Statistics, Trends, etc.)
- Threats and Legal Classification
- Combating Cybercrime and Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
- Regulatory, Preventive, and Law Enforcement Bodies
- Cybercrime and National and International Cooperation
- Rights and Obligations of Stakeholders in the Information Society
- Economic Impact of Cybercrime (money laundering, cyberfraud, etc.).
- Social Media: Impacts on Businesses, Risks, and Responsibilities
- Risks Specific to Online Payments and Regulations.
UE6: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Inquiry
- Introduction to Digital Forensics Techniques (Computer Forensics)
- An Overview of Forensic Science
- Purpose and Procedure of Forensic Expertise
- Interception of Data on the Internet
UE7: Processing and Protection of Personal Data on the Internet
- Legal Framework and Issues (GDPR, Data Protection Act, etc.)
- Status and Responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- Defining and Implementing a Compliance Action Plan
- Dealing with a CNIL Audit
Admission
Admission Requirements
Prerequisites:
Students who have completed their third year of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
Continuing Education:
Completed third year of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent); or at least two years of post-high school education with at least two years of professional experience.
Target Audience
Initial training:
Students who have completed their third year of a bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
Continuing Education:
This program is designed for professionals who wish to develop skills in the field of combating cybercrime and information system security. It allows professionals to build on the professional experience they have gained by earning a university degree.
Examples of professionals for whom this training is intended:
Employees in industry or local governments who are responsible for the security of information systems
Personnel responsible for conducting investigations (forensic experts, officers of the Gendarmerie and the National Police, private investigators) or for supervising such investigations in cases of computer crime
Legal professionals (judges, attorneys, heads of legal departments) who handle cases related to cybercrime
Those responsible for regulating social media and reporting platforms
Recommended Prerequisites
An interest in new technologies. Basic knowledge of computers and the Internet (office software) is preferred.
A technical refresher course for lawyers is planned, as well as a legal refresher course for students and non-law professionals. The refresher courses take place during the first month of the program.