Asia and South Pacific Joint Operations Against Cybercrime (ASPJOC) – Phase 1

Summary

ASPJOC aims to strengthen the capability of Asian and South Pacific (ASP) national law enforcement agencies to prevent, detect, investigate, and disrupt cybercrime by:

• gathering and analyzing information on cybercriminal activity;
• promoting cooperation and good practices amongst Asia and South Pacific member countries;
• facilitating and carrying out intelligence-led, coordinated action against cybercrime.

Details

INTERPOL implements ASPJOC through the INTERPOL Asia and South Pacific Cybercrime Operations Desk (ASP Desk). The ASP Desk supports member countries in the fight against cybercrime in four core areas of work:

1. Analytical support and threat intelligence

Publishing and disseminating cyber threat assessments, advisories, and activity reports to equip ASP member countries with insights into the region’s latest cyber threats and trends for resource prioritization and strategic decision-making.

2. Awareness-raising campaigns

Providing practical guidance for detecting pertinent cyber threats, supporting law enforcement prevention efforts for improved operational outcomes, and promoting good cyber practices for individuals and organizations in the ASP region.

3. Joint operational framework and working group meetings

Establishing mechanisms and platforms for secure and effective information sharing between ASP law-enforcement agencies, other intergovernmental organizations, and private sector partners in countering cybercrime.

4. Investigative assistance and operational coordination

Driving intelligence-led operations, coordinated actions, and disruption efforts against cybercrime, related infrastructure, and its perpetrators operating in or affecting Asia and the South Pacific. The ASP Desk also works in close partnerships with relevant regional stakeholders, the private sector, and other key partners to better assist law enforcement authorities in reducing the impact of cybercrime.