Brazil continues to make strides in combating cybercrime through robust judicial capacity building, highlighted by the successful delivery of the advanced training for prosecutors with the support of the GLACY-e (Global Action on Cybercrime Enhanced) project, a joint action of the European Union and the Council of Europe.
A key achievement in 2024 was the establishment of Brazil’s first national pool of trainers, comprised of federal prosecutors who successfully completed an intensive multi-stage Train of Trainers Programme. This foundational cohort, having gone through basic, advanced, and adult training methodology courses, now leads the way in delivering specialised knowledge on cybercrime and electronic evidence to their peers at state level.
The introductory online course, delivered via the CYBOX platform in May 2025, expanded participants' understanding of the technological landscape, legislative frameworks, and international cooperation mechanisms essential for addressing cybercrime. Building on these accomplishments, the advanced judicial course held in São Paulo has not only reinforced these skills but also fostered a sustainable, peer-led training model supported by both national and international experts.
The GLACY-e project has thus enabled Brazil’s prosecutors to keep pace with rapid technological changes, adopt best practices for handling electronic evidence, and align with international human rights and rule of law requirements. These efforts ensure that Brazil’s criminal justice system is better equipped to prosecute and adjudicate cybercrime and electronic evidence cases, reinforcing the commitment to cyber safety and the rule of law.
GLACY-e project
Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)
Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC)
GLACY-e: Brazilian federal trainers start rolling out cybercrime training at state level