# The IoT/IoE Integrated Security & Safety System of Pompeii Archeological Park
## 17 The ISIDE Training Project  
In order to significantly enhance the level of expertise, awareness, and operational competence of all individuals involved in the management and implementation of security  
Figure 10: Operative scheme of SMI and other IT applications. and safety procedures, a comprehensive and structured training initiative was launched under the name ISIDE. The ISIDE project--ISIS in English--represents a cornerstone of capacity-building efforts within the broader framework of security and safety strategies implemented across the Campania Region. This program was designed with the explicit goal of ensuring that all staff members working within the Ministry of Culture in the Campania region are equipped with up-to-date knowledge, practical skills, and the ability to respond effectively to a broad spectrum of security and safety challenges that may arise within cultural and archeological sites. The initiative aims to create a shared culture of preparedness, risk awareness, and coordinated response, bridging the gap between heritage protection, visitor security and safety, and national security protocols. The ISIDE training system is composed of a modular and multi-layered curriculum, structured to address the diverse needs and roles of different stakeholders. It integrates a variety of educational formats to ensure flexibility, accessibility, and maximum learning impact. Specifically, the program includes the following:  
* In-person classroom training sessions, which are conducted by subject matter experts and certified professionals in the fields of security, safety, risk assessment, emergency management, technological surveillance, and crowd control. These sessions promote active discussion, case study analysis, and practical exercises in a traditional educational setting. * Live online training modules, which enable real-time remote participation, allowing geographically dispersed personnel to attend interactive lectures, take part in digital simulations, and engage with trainers through live Q&A sessions. This format supports synchronous learning while minimizing travel and logistical challenges. * On-demand (deferred) e-learning courses, which are pre-recorded and made accessible through a dedicated online platform. These self-paced modules allow participants to access content anytime and anywhere, thus accommodating different learning schedules and reinforcing key concepts through repetition and review. * Immersive simulation-based training, which leverages advanced technologies such as virtual reality (VR) headsets, 3D-rendered environments, and interactive control interfaces. Participants are placed within highly realistic risk scenarios--such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, public health emergencies, or crowd surges--where they must make real-time decisions, apply emergency procedures, and coordinate responses as if in a live situation. These simulations are designed to increase familiarity with crisis dynamics and improve performance under pressure, all within a safe and controlled digital environment. Through this multifaceted approach, the ISIDE program does not merely deliver theoretical knowledge but also cultivates practical capabilities and reflex-based reactions that are essential in emergency contexts. By combining educational content with experiential learning, the initiative ensures that trainees gain first-hand exposure to realistic security and safety challenges and are prepared to execute their roles with confidence and professionalism. An additional value of the ISIDE project lies in its ability to foster collaboration across institutions. By training both cultural heritage professionals and police forces within the same framework, it promotes inter-agency coordination, joint strategic planning, and a unified operational language, which are critical for efficient crisis response and the protection of complex sites such as archeological parks.