The defences of Cyprus, Crete, Corfu and other Venetian possessions were upgraded in the 1560s, employing the services of the noted military engineer Sforza Pallavicini.
Pertahanan Siprus, Kreta, Korfu, dan daerah-daerah jajahan Venesia lainnya diperkuat pada 1560-an, dengan memanfaatkan jasa insinyur militer ternama, Sforza Pallavicini.