Structured in theoretical-practical modules, with a multidisciplinary approach, the training course is being developed by the Federation for the Protection of Audiovisual and Multimedia Content Industries, in collaboration with Anica Academy.
The course is aimed at a broad set of constituencies: cybersecurity professionals and digital investigators, law enforcement, personnel working in the judiciary, technical consultants, professionals in the audiovisual and Copyright sector, investigative journalists and OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) analysts, students and researchers in the field of cyber security and digital law, and for anyone who wishes to specialize in the fight against audiovisual piracy and the promotion of legality in the field of cultural content.
The first LABS training course, which will start in the fall, will have a total duration of 30 hours divided between both face-to-face and online lessons and laboratories in which practical exercises and simulations accompanied by case history will be carried out.
Program modules
The program includes 6 modules of five hours each, divided as follows:
- EVOLUTION OF AUDIOVISUAL PIRACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE
- ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF PIRACY
- INTERNATIONAL LEGAL AND REGULATORY STRATEGIES
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, BLOCKCHAIN AND FORENSIC ANALYSIS
- DIGITAL INVESTIGATION AND CYBER INTELLIGENCE
- EDUCATION, CYBER AWARENESS AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
Thanks to this initiative it will therefore be possible to acquire, enhance and update in a complete and in-depth way all those specialized skills necessary to combat illegal practices related to the dissemination of audiovisual content thanks also to the use of OSINT and Digital Forensics analysis tools.
Approach
The course takes a modern lab-based approach that provides for the application of specialized techniques such as OSINT, or the process of collecting and analyzing publicly available information to assess threats, digital forensics, Artificial Intelligence, blockchain analysis and digitized investigative techniques. The initiative was also designed for audiovisual professionals who want vertical training in security and content protection with consequent blocking of illicit dissemination.
Further details
The course on digital piracy and cybercrime, by L.A.B.S. with Anica Academy. Press release. March 12, 2025. Federation for the Protection of Audiovisual and Multimedia Content Industries (FAPAV)
Why it matters
With this program, combined with ongoing refinement of anti-piracy regulation and reported improvements to its Piracy Shield incident ticketing platform, Italy is taking a leadership position in the fight against digital piracy.
The goal is to help raise the level of attention and intervention towards those who work in the illegality of the web, violating the Copyright of audiovisual content and stealing sensitive data and information from users, often unaware of what is happening to them,” said Federico Bagnoli Rossi, President of FAPAV.
“What we thought, by designing this course, is not only a broad, current and laboratory training program, but also an experience capable of increasing knowledge on a complex and delicate topic. Our intent is also to provide practical tools to identify and dismantle piracy networks.”
