Signal Updated SOC Strategy of December 2023 targets criminal use of technology

Summary

The Serious and Organised Crime Strategy updated in December 2023 tackled criminals' use of new technologies and cross-border operations, and highlighted the links with other transnational security threats such as illicit finance and state threats. It stresses cooperation with international partners to dismantle high-harm criminal networks, backed by a multi-agency approach. It also focuses on building resilience against vulnerabilities at home. The report presents the strategy as a key mitigation alongside the work of the National Crime Agency, which pursues and disrupts offenders together with 75 partner organisations. It adds that stronger international coordination could bring the wider benefit of setting standards for cross-border cooperation.