There is a significant amount of overlap between criminal justice and
cybercrime as many criminal activities involve the use of technology and the
internet. These criminal activities which are also known as computer-related
crimes are doings of hackers that involves the usage of computers and the
internet, these activities include hacking, identity theft, fraud,
cyberstalking, and pornography.

The criminal justice system is playing a huge role in preventing, investigating,
and prosecuting cybercriminals. Law enforcement has different agencies and
specialized units to investigate these cybercrimes and the legal system has
adapted to address the unique challenges posed by these criminals. For example,
in response to the enactment of the new laws that prosecute kinds of
cybercrimes the legal system has had to address questions like jurisdiction of
evidence gathering procedures, and the admissibility of electronic evidence in
court.

There are several ways to relate the overlap of criminal justice and
cybercrime to the other discipline that was discussed in the class. First, because
cybercrime can be used to launch cyberattacks against other nations, compromise
vital infrastructure, and stela confidential data, it has a big impact on
national security. Therefore, national security’s discipline is close to the study
of cybercrime.

Second, there is a significant impact of cybercrime on the economy. Cybercrime
ca result to financial loss for small and large businesses. Therefore, the discipline
of economics can relate to cybercrime.

Third, cybercrime can cause victims to suffer from
physical, psychological and financial trauma, which can have a significant
effect on both individuals and society. Consequently, the study of cybercrime
is associated with the field of criminology, which is concerned with the origins.
and effects of criminal security.

Conclusively, there exists a important intersectionality between cybercrime and criminal justice, which is linked to several academic fields such as criminology, economics, and national security. Cybercrime and criminal justice are anticipated to continue to overlap as technology develops, making cybercrime a crucial field of study for criminal justice practitioners.