The attributes of cyberspace, such as anonymity, global connectivity, and the ability to hide or erase digital evidence, make traditional law enforcement investigations more difficult. Like fraud has become harder to prosecute online because criminals can use fake identities, operate across countries, and move money electronically or through cryptocurrency. People across the world can scam people with the simple use of information being sold online.
There is a lack because technology changes much faster than academic research, making it difficult for scholars to keep up with new cybercrime. Researchers may also lack access to reliable data since many cybercrimes go unreported or involve private companies that do not share information. As a result, mainstream criminal justice research often takes time to develop scenarios and evidence that reflect the real life problems of technology crime.
By combining technical subjects like network security, data analytics, and threat detection with the study of human behavior, psychology, and organizational culture, the course “Insider Threat” bridges the gap between traditional social science and STEM fields. Understanding insider threats and both STEM abilities to create devices that identify and stop malicious activity and social science skills to examine why people abuse access.
I believe the criminal justice system should do both , create cyber units while also training regular officers and investigators to handle digital evidence. Cyber units can focus on advanced investigations, malware, and cyber forensics, while patrol officers and detectives need basic digital skills because technology is now involved in many everyday crimes. This would make the system more effective, adaptable, and prepared for the future of crime.