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Study Shows: FBI Alienates Industry Security Experts
L. Taylor - August 21, 2000
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Problem
Fighting cybercrime is complex and time-consuming. One case can involve a multitude of computer systems, networks, and administrators, and requires the cooperation of all system owners, and sometimes many nations, in order to find the perpetrator. Due to their love of technology, their education, training, and experience, it is not uncommon for security industry professionals to be far more qualified and adept at resolving cybercrime than law enforcement.
Though the FBI thrives on reaping assistance from industry security professionals, many industry security experts are reluctant to help the Federal law enforcement agency when it comes to cybercrime. Though it makes it a lot more difficult for the FBI to track cybercriminals without the help and cooperation of private industry, savvy security experts are not lining up to help. This lack of respect that industry professionals have for the FBI results in cases taking longer to crack, and many going unresolved. It also often leaves the Department of Justice looking like a three-ring circus.
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