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

  • Career Launch Series: From Curious High Schooler to Cybersecurity Analyst

    03.03.26

  • CyberBay Summit 2026: Advancing the Future of Digital Defense

    02.05.26

  • From High School Cybersecurity Academy to USF’s Bellini College

    01.13.26

  • CyberLaunch Virtual Qualifiers Propel 142 Florida High School Teams to State Championship

    01.05.26

FEATURED GUiDE

It takes more than a certificate

Looking for a career in cybersecurity?

It Takes More Than a Certificate – A Holistic Model for Cyber Workforce Education & Program Evaluation

Prepared by: Dr. Michelle Angelo-Rocha & Eniola Shofolawe-Bakare

LATEST PODCAST EPISODES

  • LATEST EPISODE: Madhav Nakar — AI Security Researcher and Documentarian of Spirituality and Play  

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