Strengthening Cooperation with the Police Academy in Danilovgrad

07.03.2025

WB3C representatives visited the Police Academy in Danilovgrad this morning for a courtesy meeting with Director Nenad Vojinović and his team, including Head of International Cooperation Jadranka Nikolić and IT Instructor Miodrag Izgarević. The visit provided an opportunity to gain deeper insight into the Academy’s work and explore avenues for collaboration in cybercrime investigation and digital forensics training.
WB3C Project Lead at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guillaume Narjollet and WB3C Director Gilles Schwoerer, introduced the Centre’s mission and activities, discussing ways to support the Academy in strengthening its cyber training capabilities. WB3C’s Cybercrime trainers Yannick Casse and Cyril C. provided a detailed overview of WB3C’s training programs, outlining key aspects of digital investigations and forensic methodologies.

Key areas of future cooperation include training the Academy’s educators to ensure sustainable knowledge transfer, delivering tailored courses on digital investigations for students, and providing access to modern operating systems and digital tools essential for advanced cyber investigations. Project Manager Vanja Madzgalj MBE noted that WB3C is currently exploring ways for its digital forensic program and future academic initiatives to be recognized by national accreditation authorities. WB3C team visited the Academy’s impressive facilities which include a modern sports hall, fitness centre, shooting ranges, tactical training ground and other facilities for simulated training.

Director Nenad Vojinović welcomed the initiative, emphasizing the importance of equipping future police officers with the necessary expertise to effectively tackle cyber threats.

Other news and events

Cyber Training for Judges and Prosecutors

WB3C has successfully concluded a three-day training programme designed to strengthen the capacities of local judges and prosecutors in addressing cybercrime and cyber-enabled crime.

Delivered by WB3C’s in-house trainers, the programme provided participants with a solid foundation to better understand, manage and process complex digital cases.

The training was structured into four thematic blocks:

Typology of cybercrime
Digital evidence collection
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Introduction to cryptocurrencies

This activity is part of WB3C’s ongoing efforts to support the judiciary in building the necessary knowledge and tools to respond to evolving cyber threats.

OSINT Training for Law Enforcement

Today, Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Centre (WB3C) launched a specialized training program designed to equip law enforcement professionals from the Western Balkans with practical skills in open-source intelligence (OSINT) and digital investigations. The training is being led by Brigadier Chief Cyril C. of the French National Police, WB3C's in-house trainer, whose extensive expertise ensures participants gain valuable insights grounded in real-world investigative experience.

The program combines theoretical learning with practical exercises, enhancing participants' ability to identify threats, gather digital evidence in lawful ways and support informed decision-making.

The training will address critical aspects of digital evidence preservation, security checks to prevent data leaks, and safe navigation of the darknet.

Additionally, participants will develop skills in data collection and metadata analysis to extract valuable insights from publicly available information.
This initiative is designed for English-speaking law enforcement officers, particularly those attending WB3C training for the first time, reinforcing their capacity to address emerging digital threats.

Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2025

The Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Centre (WB3C) has the pleasure of hosting the 3-day Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2025 conference, co-organized by DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance in collaboration with CIRT.ME and supported by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This conference reflects WB3C’s ongoing partnership with DCAF, underscoring a shared commitment to strengthening cybersecurity capabilities across the Western Balkans.

The conference opened yesterday at the Naučno-tehnološki park Crne Gore / Science Technology Park of Montenegro, bringing together around 150 cybersecurity professionals from across the region. Opening remarks were delivered by Gilles Schwoerer, Head of WB3C, alongside British Ambassador Dawn McKen and Montenegrin Minister of Public Administration Marash Dukaj, whose Ministry is leading on the digital and cyber agenda in Montenegro. Franziska Klopfer, Principal Programme Manager at DCAF, and Serge Droz, Member of the Board of Directors at FIRST, also shared their perspectives on strengthening partnerships and enhancing cyber resilience.

In his address, Gilles Schwoerer highlighted WB3C’s central role in providing sustainable, long-term capacity building to the region across three pillars: cybersecurity, cybercrime and cyberdiplomacy, but also our role in strengthening regional cooperation and supporting the EU alignment process for all Western Balkans administrations.

Over the three days, the conference will continue with expert-led discussions and specialized training sessions designed to equip participants with practical skills in addressing emerging cybersecurity challenges.