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Network traffic analysis is the method of identifying, analysing and recording network activity. This can encompass smaller internal networks (with the purpose of performance measurement, tracking security flaws or further information gathering for management) as well as general interconnected network surveillance on a wider scale. Software for network traffic analysis can encompass a variety of

Threats against critical infrastructure limit the liberties of citizens and put the functioning of societies and their economies at risk. The security and resilience of Europe’s critical infrastructure needs to be ensured since disruptions in their operations may entail the collapse of entire sectors. A comprehensive approach is needed to secure connected and interdependent installations,

Despite its relative safety in comparison to other global regions, the European Union is struggling to get a grip on its organised crime problem. The proceeds of all organised crime groups in the EU make up at the very least 110 billion Euro, which corresponds to one per cent of EU GDP. Aside from the

Challenges connected with large urban environments, countering the terrorist use of explosive threats and minimum intrusion tools for de-escalation during mass gatherings – these are the three specific challenges, the Commission names in a working paper in order to make European cities resilient for future threats. Urban security has been an issue since cities exist,

The EU has acknowledged that there is an increasing need for focusing on preventive measures to combat violence and extremism. This issue cannot be addressed by the public authorities, but it needs to be supported and guided by the European Union and requires the collaboration with NGOs and civil society. Countering violent extremism (CVE) What

The European Union stipulates a number of challenges in the field of fighting crime and terrorism. One component permeating all of them is technology’s evolution. It is a driving force for the nature and development of criminality. In order to inhibit crime and terror, it is hence pivotal to keep up with technological innovations and

Money laundering is a very complex issue as it constitutes not only a crime in itself but it is also part of any criminal activity yielding money. Despite a large number of reports on suspicious transactions, the success rate in actual revelation of the crime and asset recovery is still extremely low. Via continuous improvement

The infiltration of the legitimate economy by organised crime (OC) is a major challenge not only for the European Union but on a global level as well. However, on the one hand, the opportunities for criminal activities increase because of the economic globalization and the de-regulation of movement of goods or capital in the global

85% of European households have access to the internet from home, 79% of EU citizens use the internet on a regular basis and 71% even use it daily. Age plays an important role in this respect. The young are especially active online: 93% of those aged between 16 and 24 are regular users, whereas only

The upcoming decade will bring new challenges to the Union, especially concerning safety and security. Research is the key to a successful future of the old continent. The Research Framework Programme 9 (FP9) will have to ensure that the right projects are funded. FP8, or Horizon 2020, is slowly coming to an end. The specific