Full title in original language:
Law Enforcement Using and Disclosing Technology Vulnerabilities Specialist in Domestic Security
Education level:
University University (18+ years)Topic / subtopic:
Cybercrime Cybercrime investigationTarget audience:
Students,
Teachers / Lecturers
Type of resource:
Publication / Article
Languages:
English
Region of relevance:
Global
Access:
open access
Individual authors:
Kristin Finklea
Publication year:
2017
Published by:
Congressional Research Service
Contact name and address:
Congressional Research Service
Contact website:
Key themes:
cyber, cybercrime, forensic, investigation, cyber-crime, cyber space, cyberspace, investigation, law enforcement, domestic, security
Links:
Short description:
This report provides background on law enforcement’s use of technology vulnerabilities in criminal investigations. It also provides information on the government’s system by which agencies collectively determine whether to maintain or disclose newly discovered vulnerabilities. The report also outlines a range of policy issues that may arise regarding the use and disclosure of vulnerabilities in technology.7