Project Details
Description
The rapid growth of global cybercrime has left many cybersecurity agencies struggling with resource shortages, making it difficult to address new and evolving threats. To mitigate this challenge, agencies are increasingly turning to the private sector for support.
Project TUECS, funded by the European Commission, examines a groundbreaking public-private partnership model introduced by Europol, inspired by the Uber concept. This model uses an online platform to match and share idle resources efficiently with those who need them. TUECS specifically analyses three Europol-linked platforms: 'No More Ransom,' 'Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptocurrencies,' and 'Stop Child Abuse-Trace an Object.' Through interviews with public and private stakeholders who use these platforms, the project assesses their functionality and impact.
The research findings indicate that these platforms have simplified resource access and sharing, serving as centralized hubs for users. However, they still require enhancements, particularly in trust-building mechanisms and reducing the transaction costs associated with resource exchanges. Strengthening these areas would make the platforms even more effective for both public and private sectors.
This project sets the stage for law enforcement agencies to adopt similar models, potentially addressing resource gaps in the near future. In connection with this work, Dr Ilbiz has launched additional research projects that explore the potential of online platforms for social good. These include 'Airbnbization of Refugee Hosting' and 'Reducing Transaction Costs of Epistemic Recognition through Online Platforms.'
Project TUECS, funded by the European Commission, examines a groundbreaking public-private partnership model introduced by Europol, inspired by the Uber concept. This model uses an online platform to match and share idle resources efficiently with those who need them. TUECS specifically analyses three Europol-linked platforms: 'No More Ransom,' 'Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptocurrencies,' and 'Stop Child Abuse-Trace an Object.' Through interviews with public and private stakeholders who use these platforms, the project assesses their functionality and impact.
The research findings indicate that these platforms have simplified resource access and sharing, serving as centralized hubs for users. However, they still require enhancements, particularly in trust-building mechanisms and reducing the transaction costs associated with resource exchanges. Strengthening these areas would make the platforms even more effective for both public and private sectors.
This project sets the stage for law enforcement agencies to adopt similar models, potentially addressing resource gaps in the near future. In connection with this work, Dr Ilbiz has launched additional research projects that explore the potential of online platforms for social good. These include 'Airbnbization of Refugee Hosting' and 'Reducing Transaction Costs of Epistemic Recognition through Online Platforms.'
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 1/09/20 → 31/08/22 |