Skill description
Investigates cybercrimes, collects evidence, determines incident impacts and collaborates with legal teams to protect digital assets.
Guidance notes
Cybercrime investigation focuses on identifying, tracking, and building cases against those engaged in criminal activities in cyber/digital environments.
This involves using investigative techniques to uncover criminal patterns, assess cybercrime impacts, and support prosecution efforts.
Activities may include, but are not limited to:
- investigating suspicious activities and alleged cyber/digital crimes.
- collecting evidence from public networks, private systems, and hard-to-access environments like the deep and dark web.
- gathering and analysing data from systems, networks and devices.
- collecting and examining physical evidence such as documents, hardware devices and signs of physical interference.
- identifying clues indicating unauthorised access and evaluating target vulnerabilities.
- conducting victim and witness interviews and suspect interrogations to gather information.
- assessing the credibility and authenticity of evidence, and collaborating with legal teams to identify incidents requiring legal action and ensure evidence admissibility.
- documenting findings and preparing detailed investigative reports for stakeholders.
- coordinating responses to significant cybercrime incidents.
- analysing cybercrime trends and developing strategies to combat emerging threats and participating in cybercrime task forces and information sharing initiatives.
Level 2Assist
Assists in cybercrime investigations under routine supervision.
Supports the collection of evidence related to cybercrime investigations.
Participates in monitoring suspicious activities.
Helps maintain evidence integrity and assists in preliminary interviews.
Follows established protocols and guidelines.
Level 3Apply
Conducts cybercrime investigations using standard procedures.
Collects and preserves various forms of evidence in cybercrime cases.
Assesses credibility and checks for compliance with relevant investigative standards.
Analyses basic cyber threats and incidents, and prepares investigative reports.
Identifies incidents that may have legal implications.
Conducts interviews and assists in interrogations.
Level 4Enable
Oversees mid-level investigations, coordinating evidence collection and forensic analyses.
Assesses target vulnerabilities and operational impacts of cyber incidents.
Provides comprehensive reports and expert analysis for stakeholders.
Conducts interviews and interrogations, identifying potential legal implications and collaborating with legal professionals.
Level 5Ensure, advise
Manages complex cybercrime investigations, overseeing all stages from detection to resolution.
Evaluates incidents involving advanced threats or significant breaches.
Develops and implements procedures for evidence handling and documentation.
Collaborates with legal teams to ensure evidence supports potential legal proceedings.
Leads the development of response strategies, assessing vulnerabilities and operational capabilities.
Oversees the implementation of tools and automation to enhance investigative processes.
Level 6Initiate, influence
Defines the organisational strategy for cybercrime investigations.
Establishes policies and standards for handling various forms of evidence in cybercrime cases, including the adoption and integration of tools and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Oversees high-risk or sensitive investigations, managing cross-disciplinary teams.
Conducts high-level interviews and interrogations, providing strategic insights on cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
Engages with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and legal entities, to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
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