Welcome to The Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida, also known as Cyber Florida at USF. Cyber Florida at USF is a state-funded organization to position Florida as a national leader in cybersecurity through education, research, and outreach. Working across the public and private sectors, we lead workforce development and education programs that expand access and create new pathways to cyber careers, advance and foster cutting-edge applied research, and conduct outreach to enhance the cyber safety and resiliency of Florida’s citizens, businesses, and organizations.

LATEST NEWS

  • CyberLaunch 2025

    04.11.25

  • Putts & PD 2025

    04.10.25

  • MEDIA ADVISORY: Nation’s largest (state-wide, state-sponsored) in-person high school cyber competition

    03.28.25

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Florida Manufacturers: FloridaMakes Webinar

    03.26.25

FEATURED EVENT SERIES

Government Election Staff: Prepare to Help Keep Florida’s Elections Secure with a Scenario-Based Tabletop Exercise

Election officials, government IT/cyber professionals, law enforcement officials and more are invited to attend on of Cyber Florida’s Election Security Tabletop Exercises, using real-world scenarios to help officials prepare to help keep Florida’s elections secure!

Jacksonville, June 9 / Gainesville, June 11 / Orlando, June 16 / Sarasota, June 18 / Panama City Beach, July 8 / Tallahassee, July 10

  • Multiple Options
  • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Options across FL

  • Free

FEATURED REPORT

The Search for the Cyber Unicorn

Every industry event echoes the same frustration—employers can’t find the right cybersecurity talent, and eager candidates can’t even get an interview. Is the mythical “cyber unicorn”—the perfect entry-level hire with advanced skills and experience—just that, a myth? Read on to learn what’s really happening in cybersecurity hiring.

LATEST PODCAST EPISODES

  • LATEST EPISODE: No Password Required Podcast Episode 58 — Trevor Hilligoss

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