FDLE Cyber Bureau

This session will provide an overview of the recently created Cyber Bureau within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. We will discuss the mission, functions, and services provided to external entities. Additionally, we will cover the data breach/ransomware reporting requirements under Florida Statute 282.318, 282.3185 & 282.3186.

Senior Crime Intelligence Analyst Supervisor David Crain is a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in criminology. David has held several positions within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) since 2000. During his career with FDLE, David has been assigned to statewide and cyber-focused intelligence within the Florida Fusion Center, the Office of Statewide Intelligence, and recently the Cyber Bureau. David was also assigned to the Florida Computer Crime Center (FC3) conducting cybercrime investigations. During this time, David investigated cases focused on: network intrusion, malware deployment, internet-based threats, high-tech fraud, and child exploitation. David currently serves as the supervisor of the FDLE Cybercrime Office within the Cyber Bureau. This squad works closely with the Florida Digital Service in responding to network intrusion events against state and local government. Through this collaboration, as well as information sharing with local, state, and federal partners, this squad generates cyber-related intelligence. Additionally, this squad manages the Secure Florida initiative and provides intelligence, investigative, and forensic analysis support to FDLE's HQ sections and seven regional cyber squads.