Cybercrime and Criminal Justice
Posted by kmars004 on Dec 1, 2019 in Uncategorized | 0 comments
Both cybercrime and criminal justice have several aspects in common and areas where the two are connected with one another. Cybercrimes are cyber and technology related offenses that break laws. Of course, the law and illegal activity components are where criminal justice comes into play and, when applicable, cybercriminals are prosecuted and punished according to the severity of their offenses.
What is interesting is that so many of the crimes that are committed are ones that have been occurring for years but due to changes and advances in technology they are now easier to commit. Terms like “cybercriminal” are more modern concepts and refer to individuals who seek financial gain or may want to cause harm and damage to systems, businesses, and individuals with their actions. Crimes like fraud, embezzlement, and theft are unfortunately made much easier to commit because criminals can do just about anything they want to do behind a computer screen with the access and means right at their fingertips. What is even more concerning is the fact that these types of criminals do not have be geniuses or need to have very advanced skills to do some of the things they are able to do. It really just comes down to a window of opportunity to exploit security or a vulnerability somewhere within a system or network. Law enforcement officials are aware of the threat of cybercrime and with such offenses on the rise and increasing in severity, many organizations have taken note, taken such crimes more seriously and into greater consideration with some dedicating more training and resources to handling these matters more effectively. Crimes like cyber bullying have received more attention in recent years due to the cases of teen deaths, suicides and other criminal incidents that stem from or are directly connected (Ho, 2019).
The benefits of incorporating cybersecurity and criminal justice can continue to improve as agencies continue to increase awareness and training. Also, as more knowledge is shared and the skill and expertise of cybersecurity professionals and law enforcement officials improves, we can continue to better understand the world of cybercrime and the mindset of cybercriminals. In the end this allows for better preparation and protection from threats and better ways to reduce risks.
References
Ho, S. (2019, July 26). Cyberbullying on the rise with girls 3 times more likely to be harassed. Retrieved from https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/cyberbullying-on-the-rise-with-girls-3-times-more-likely-to-be-harassed
Payne, B., & Hadzhidimova, L. (2018). Cyber security and criminal justice programs in the United States: Exploring the intersections. International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences, 13(2), 385-404. Retrieved from http://www.sascv.org/ijcjs/pdfs/Payne&HadzhidimovaVol13Issue2IJCJS.pdf