For small and medium businesses working on federal contracts, the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) can seem overwhelming. Cyber Florida’s new CMMC L1 Guide helps put the new standards into simple language and actionable steps.
Cyber Florida’s Critical Infrastructure Program (CIP) Workshop brings together public-sector leaders, IT professionals, and emergency managers to tackle real-world cyber threats facing Florida’s essential services. These hands-on sessions deliver practical tools, expert insights, and interactive scenarios designed to help SLTT agencies strengthen their cyber resilience and readiness.
Whether you’re securing water systems, transportation networks, or municipal services, these workshops are your front line in building a safer Florida. Don’t miss this chance to improve your cybersecurity posture and resilience!
The coordinated “typhoon” campaigns, led by actors like Volt Typhoon, reflect a new phase of state-sponsored cyber warfare that demands a comprehensive U.S. and allied response integrating cybersecurity, intelligence, diplomacy, and legal reform. Dive into the McCrary Institute’s comprehensive brief on this persistent threat.
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REMINDER: Faculty advisors and chaperones are responsible for their respective students AT ALL TIMES. Cyber Florida cannot accept responsibility for student safety. Please ensure your students treat the event team, the hotel, and other guests respectfully.
We have created an optional WhatsApp Community to connect the event administrators with team faculty leads in case you have questions or problems during the event (i.e, running late, can’t find the venue, etc.). It is not required, just an option to help you connect with the event team. Please do not share the link with students; this is intended for event staff and faculty leads only. Thank you!
Students and faculty advisors are encouraged to visit with exhibitors and cyber mentors throughout the event to learn more about cyber careers.
Faculty advisors may check in on their teams anytime, but we ask that you do not assist with the challenges. Trained volunteers will be available to assist teams as needed while keeping a fair playing field for all participants.
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? The Search for the Cyber Unicorn dives deep into this paradox, uncovering the real disconnect between job expectations and candidate qualifications. Through candid interviews with HR professionals across Florida, this report reveals what’s really happening in cybersecurity hiring: how collaboration, internal hiring, and experience weigh into the equation. If you’re tired of the talent gap narrative and ready for real solutions, this report is your guide to bridging the divide.
