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

  • The ReX-Files: CyberHerd Documentary

    09.29.25

  • CyberBay 2025 Report: Securing the Future Together

    09.25.25

  • Strengthen Virtual Currency Investigation Skills with CI240

    09.25.25

  • The Making of A Defender | A Documentary Premiere

    09.02.25

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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: DeMarcus Williams — Starbucks’ Security Pro Went from Cyber Competitions to Corporate Red Teaming

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