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

  • Ernie Ferraresso Appointed to FL Cybersecurity Advisory Council

    12.10.24

  • phaseZERO: Innovation Incubator Announced

    12.02.24

  • Cyber Florida at USF’s SOCAP Builds Cyber Talent Pipeline

    11.22.24

  • The McCrary Institute: Securing America’s Digital Future

    10.30.24

SUNSHINE CYBER CON: AGENDA NOW LIVE!

2025 Sunshine Cyber Con Agenda Announced

Cyber Florida at USF is pleased to announce the 2025 roster of conference speakers, spanning diverse topic in the world of cybersecurity! With tracks in Cyber Management, Law Enforcement/Cybercrime, Critical Infrastructure, and Emerging Threats & Trends, the conference has something to offer everyone, from hands-on practitioners to non-technical managers and C-suite leaders! Don’t stick to just one track—mix and match to create the perfect agenda for you!

LATEST EPISODES

  • No Password Required Podcast Episode 54 — Dr. Sunny Wear

  • Belonging in a Changing Cyber World: Community, Careers, and Resilience