Tom Hyslip, PhD, assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Criminology, joined host Michael Joyce for the 80th episode of the Cybercrimeology podcast to talk about academia, digital forensics, and cybercrime analysis. In the episode, "At the Speed of Cyber: Criminal Investigations and Research," Hyslip discusses his investigative work in cybercrime, the complexities surrounding prosecution for cybercrime, and the evolution of the field.
Hyslip spoke on the differences in research done in digital forensics versus in academia, noting also that there is a significant change in pace between conducting investigations and working in academia. He compares his investigations involving hackers and cybersecurity issues and the way he follows leads quickly to the slower pace of teaching classes.
Hyslip also discusses his 15 years of experience investigating a wide range of cases from individuals stealing credit card information to skilled organized crime groups attempting to access defense data. He mentions how cybercrime has drastically changed over time and how such instances can rise to a diplomatic and national security level.