White Hat Conference Cybercrime Investigation Competition

Cybercrime Prevention and Response Award

Cybercrime Investigation Challenge (June 9–10, 2025)

The 2025 White Hat Cybercrime Investigation Challenge aims to identify and promote the common goals, skill sets, and legal expertise essential for a comprehensive, high-level cybercrime investigation curriculum.

Developed by Boston University and Center for Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity, the Cybercrime Investigation Challenge uses an evidence-based digital case scenario framework that reflects real-world cybercrime incidents. This year’s challenge will be held both virtually and in person, providing participants an opportunity to:

• Engage in effective cyber-investigation training

• Apply best practices that meet the needs of government agencies at all levels
• Establish training guidelines for computer forensics and digital evidence

Who Can Participate:

• College students and practitioners working in teams

Schedule:

• June 9 & 10: Teams participate in a 12-hour challenge focusing on digital forensics and cybercrime investigation
• June 11: The top three teams present their findings in a mock trial setting, offering expert testimony

Awards: TBD