Understanding the EU Electronic Evidence Package | Interview with Cristos Velasco

In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic welcomes Cristos Velasco, an independent consultant and associate professor specializing in cyber law, cybercrime, cybersecurity, and AI. They discuss the new EU electronic evidence package published in August 2023 and its enforcement in 2026, diving into the regulation, the directive, and its implications for law enforcement and service providers. Cristos shares his journey into consultancy, the significance of electronic evidence and digital forensics, and the challenges presented by rapidly changing technologies and legislation. They also explore the benefits for companies preparing for these new regulations and offer advice for aspiring consultants in the cybersecurity field.

Links from the episode:
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- Accredited Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer courses for various standards and frameworks to show your expertize to potential clients: https://advisera.co/Consultant-Courses
- Company Training Academy with numerous videos for NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and other frameworks to organize training and awareness programs for your client’s workforce: https://advisera.co/page-Company-Training-Account  

• (00:00) - Interview with Cristos Velasco
• (01:05) - Cristos Velasco's Career Journey
• (03:10) - Understanding Electronic Evidence
• (06:11) - Challenges in Preserving Blockchain Evidence
• (09:01) - Upcoming EU Electronic Evidence Package
• (11:55) - Preparing for the New EU Package
• (18:48) - Digital Forensics vs. Electronic Evidence
• (20:57) - Freezing Digital Evidence: Importance and Challenges
• (22:35) - Legal Complexities in Data Retention and Preservation
• (24:35) - Technical and Organizational Aspects of Evidence Preservation
• (31:51) - Chain of Custody in Digital Evidence
• (38:40) - Consulting and Training in Cybersecurity
• (45:02) - Resources for Consultants