Data breaches frequently are the result of criminal activity, and cyber crime has emerged as one of federal law enforcement’s top priorities. Recent federal legislation and policy emphasizes the need for information sharing between law enforcement and the private sector to counter the increasing range and sophistication of criminal attacks. This session will examine the role key federal law enforcement agencies play in combating cyber crime; what happens during a cyber crime investigation and the benefits and challenges of effective information sharing, including recent legal and policy developments.