Completed Research Projects

To block or filter child pornography on the internet
In cooperation with the Dutch Computer Law Institute of the Free University of Amsterdam, the Chair Cybersafety conducted a research on the possibility’s to block child pornography on the internet. This research was conducted on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Justice. The research describes the practical (im)possibilities and obstructions, as wel technical as juridical, to block child pornography from the internet. A summary of this research can be found here.

Police and Cybercrime: Intake and first follow-up
The Cybersafety chair conducted this research in order of the Cybercrime Program of the Dutch Police. There were two central questions in the research: 1. ‘how are the intake and first follow-up of cybercrime cases formally arranged within the Dutch Police?’ and; 2. ‘how are cybercrime cases, regarding to the intake and first follow up, currently handled by the Dutch Police in daily practice?’. The research aimed to contribute to safety in cyberspace. The research results give insight in the way the Dutch Police handles the intake and first follow-up of cybercrime cases. Thereby the research points out several good practices and recommendations. Safety and Security students participated in this research.

Workload of Cybercrime within the Dutch Police
In order of the Cybercrime Program of the Dutch Police the Cybersafety chair conducted research on the workload of cybercrime cases within the Dutch Police. The research results give insight in the registered workload of cybercrime and current trends in cybercrime in Holland. The ultimate goal of the research was to contribute to safety in cyberspace.

Exploring Cybercrime in the Netherlands 2009
Dutch law enforcement agencies experience problems in fighting cybercrime, since they do not have enough knowledge about this field of crime. The Dutch Team for High Tech Crime (THTC), asked the Cybersafety chair of the NHL University to analyse and outline a picture explore the nature, prevalence and impact of the most relevant types of cybercrime.