Amid a surge in cybercrimes, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday released the fourth edition of the Cybercrime Investigation Manual at CIDECODE-2025, a cybercrime investigation summit held in Bengaluru.

The updated manual is designed to be an essential resource for police officers, integrating the latest trends, tools, and methodologies to combat evolving cyber threats. The manual aims to standardise investigative approaches and strengthen enforcement mechanisms to tackle crimes in the digital space, according to the minister.

Speaking at the summit, Mr. Parameshwara emphasised the importance of continuous training and technological advancements in law enforcement. “As cybercrime evolves, so must our resolve and capabilities. CIDECODE-2025 is a testament to Karnataka’s leadership in this fight. The release of the fourth edition of the Cybercrime Investigation Manual, alongside initiatives like the hackathon and cyber law ideathon, reflects our unwavering commitment to building a secure digital Karnataka—and a secure India,” he said.

Platform for cybersecurity training and collaboration

The one-day summit was organised by the Centre for Cybercrime Investigation Training and Research (CCITR) in collaboration with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Karnataka, Infosys Foundation, and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI).

The event brought together over 150 police officers from Karnataka and 55 officers from across India, providing them with specialised training and insights on tackling cyber threats.

The summit featured panel discussions with senior police officials and cybersecurity experts, a masterclass on cyber laws, and technical sessions led by industry professionals. One of the highlights was a tabletop exercise on handling ransomware attacks, where officers participated in real-world simulations to improve their response strategies against cyber threats.

In addition to the Cybercrime Investigation Manual, two other publications were launched at the summit: Investigation of Virtual Digital Crime Assets – a detailed guide on handling crimes involving digital financial assets, and CCITR Annual Report 2024-25 – documenting the centre’s progress in cybersecurity training and research.

Since its inception in 2019, CCITR has trained over 46,000 personnel from various sectors, including the police force, judiciary, and prosecution. This makes it one of the country’s leading centres for cybersecurity education and capacity-building.