“Introduction to Cyber Incident Investigation for Law Enforcement” was inspired by feedback DIR received from several state regional councils of governments claiming that law enforcement officers are often the first ones called when a cyber incident impacts a rural community.
As a result, DIR partnered with TEEX to develop a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) credit-eligible training.
“Law enforcement professionals are often the first responders to cybersecurity incidents in much of Texas,” said Tony Sauerhoff, the state’s cybersecurity coordinator, in a release. “We are excited to launch this new training that will better prepare law enforcement personnel across the state to identify and understand cybersecurity incidents, improving the overall cybersecurity posture of the state.”
John Ray, a division director within TEEX, said the overall goal of the course is to “help law enforcement officers and support personnel to recognize digital evidence and build a strong foundation for their case.”
“Virtually every crime committed these days has a digital element to it. Being able to recognize what constitutes digital evidence and how to collect it is becoming even more critical to solving and prosecuting these crimes,” Ray said in a release.
The course topics are titled:
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Incidents
- Texas Cybercrime Criminal Offenses
- Response to a Cyber Incident
- Handling Digital Evidence
- Preventing and Recovering from Cyber Incidents
After registering, participants have 45 days to complete the course and will have three attempts to pass a final exam.
The course is free to law enforcement and noncommissioned personnel, including peace officers, corrections officers and dispatchers. However, the general public can take the class as well.
More information about the course can be found online.
