This week, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell hosted the fourteenth annual National Cyber Crime Conference in Boston. The event is recognized as the largest of its kind in the United States and aims to equip law enforcement and prosecutors with essential tools and skills for combating cyber crime.
In her opening remarks on Tuesday, AG Campbell emphasized the importance of staying current with skills necessary to address cyber threats such as phishing attacks, data breaches, and crypto schemes. "For 14 years, this conference has served as an incredible opportunity for law enforcement officials, prosecutors, investigators, and other forensic personnel to share the latest techniques for fighting cyber crime in an ever-changing digital landscape," she stated. Campbell expressed pride in her office's leadership role in protecting consumers and educating people about online safety.
Keechant Sewell, Senior Vice President of Security and Guest Experience for the New York Mets and former Police Commissioner of New York City, delivered the keynote address. Sewell discussed technological challenges faced by law enforcement during investigations. Her career includes over two decades with the Nassau County police force where she rose from patrol officer to Chief of Detectives before becoming New York City's first female Police Commissioner.
The conference featured over 140 speakers across 222 sessions including labs, lectures, presentations, and certification programs. Topics covered included artificial intelligence's impact on criminal enterprises and methods for tracing cryptocurrency used in crimes.
The event was organized by AG Campbell's Office alongside partners such as SEARCH: The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics; the National Association of Attorneys General; the National Criminal Justice Training Center; the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; and others.
Sponsors included Cellebrite, Magnet Forensics, MSAB among others. Attendees represented 42 states along with participants from eight countries including federal state local agencies receiving training from top global experts in cyber crime.
The AG’s Office prioritizes preventing prosecuting cyber crime boasting a Digital Evidence Lab capable statewide handling processing digital evidence crucial investigations since 2008 providing training over 20 thousand law enforcement personnel nationwide.