GAMIFICATION AND SIMULATORS IN THE TRAINING OF CYBERCRIME INVESTIGATORS

With the rapid growth of digital threats, law enforcement agencies face the need to modernize the training of specialists involved in the investigation of cybercrime.

The article considers the potential of using gamification and simulators as effective tools of practice-oriented training.

Psychological, pedagogical and organizational grounds for the application of these approaches are substantiated, and successful cases from international practice (USA, EU, Israel, Singapore) are presented. Economic efficiency and legal limitations are assessed.

Special attention is paid to the possibilities of introducing such solutions in Kazakhstan and, first of all, in law enforcement educational institutions, including the adaptation of national standards, requirements for digital platforms and the creation of a legislative framework.

The results of the study are of practical value for curriculum developers of scientific and educational institutions and can be used in the training of cyber specialists.

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