Canada's Cyber Cop Reveals Why AI Broke Cybercrime - Future Secured Episode 43

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When cybercrime no longer respects borders, law enforcement must think globally too. In this episode of Future Secured, Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell sit down with Mark Rysanek, the Cyber Liaison Officer for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police based in Sydney, Australia. Mark brings over a decade of front-line experience in cybercrime policing and now leads Canada's enforcement coordination across Oceania.
Together, they explore how cybercrime is evolving, from traditional tactics to AI-driven exploitation and why international cooperation is no longer optional. Mark shares how AI is disrupting police strategies at a faster rate than enforcement can keep up, the impact of insider threats, and the growing complexity of ransomware and digital currencies.
From the rising use of generative AI in child exploitation cases to the blurred line between prevention and prosecution, this episode is a candid look at how law enforcement is adapting under pressure and what needs to change before it’s too late.
💡 Key Takeaways
- Cybercrime is inherently transnational law enforcement must collaborate internationally.
- AI is accelerating faster than policing frameworks can adapt, especially in cybercrime.
- Ransomware is no longer a fringe issue; it’s central to modern criminal enterprises.
- Insider threats remain one of the most damaging and underestimated risks.
- Education and preventative efforts are more scalable than arrest-based enforcement.
- Digital currencies challenge traditional tracking and seizure of criminal funds.
- Policing is shifting from reactive to proactive, but cultural and legislative gaps remain.
- Private-public partnerships are critical to understanding and responding to fast-moving threats.
- Law enforcement needs new tools, policies, and mindsets to keep up with threat actors.
- The emotional toll on cybercrime investigators is real and increasing.
🧠 Soundbites
“Cybercrime doesn’t respect borders.”
“You can’t arrest your way out of a ransomware epidemic.”
“AI is moving faster than any law enforcement agency can track.”
“Digital currency is a game-changer for organised crime.”
“Private industry and government have to meet in the middle—we can’t work in silos.”
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Collaboration
09:19 – Mark Rysanek’s Journey into Cyber Policing
18:07 – The Insider Threat: Real-World Cases and Law Enforcement Blind Spots
23:40 – AI’s Impact: Why It’s Redefining Cybercrime and Enforcement
36:33 – Ransomware Tactics: Evolution and Response Gaps
45:29 – Digital Currencies and the Shifting Financial Landscape
50:55 – Public-Private Partnerships: The Future of Cybercrime Strategy
54:17 – Final Reflections: The Emotional and Operational Demands of Policing Cyber