Ben Price and Ben Dailey at FLGISA
“Both Ben Price and Ben Dailey are superb technical leaders in the field. They are forward-thinking and proactive workers who are invaluable assets to the team. They come into the ARCS team at the right time to augment our workforce to ensure our success for this year and beyond.”
— Bruce Caulkins, ARCS Director
Meet Ben & Ben: The Newest Members of the ARCS Team
Cyber Florida’s Aligned Realistic Cyberattack Simulation (ARCS) range is an invaluable tool for strengthening Florida’s cybersecurity workforce. As a no-cost training resource for state and local government employees, the ARCS range provides hands-on, real-world cybersecurity exercises to help teams stay prepared for evolving threats. Now, with the addition of Ben Dailey and Ben Price to the Cyber Florida team, the ARCS range is positioned to offer even more expertise and innovation.
Meet Ben Dailey, Cyber Range Coordinator
Ben Dailey comes to Cyber Florida with an informatics and information science background. With a bachelor’s in cybersecurity-focused informatics from Indiana University and a master’s in information science, he understands cybersecurity concepts and how data is structured and used—a perfect combination for managing the ARCS range.
As a Cyber Range Coordinator, Dailey ensures the range is always up-to-date and ready for training exercises. He’s also responsible for scheduling and maintaining ARCS activities, ensuring everything runs smoothly for participants.
Dailey believes ARCS is one of Florida’s best cybersecurity training tools. It allows teams to experience real-world threats in a controlled, risk-free environment, so their first encounter with a cyberattack isn’t when real data is at risk.
Dailey is focused on keeping ARCS updated with the latest threats and training tools. He also highlights the range’s extensive training catalog, which offers valuable materials for cybersecurity professionals and non-technical users.
Meet Ben Price, Cyber Range Analyst and former SOCAP Intern
Ben Price brings a unique mix of military intelligence and hands-on cybersecurity training to Cyber Florida. As a former all-source analyst in the Army, he developed analytical skills that now help him assess and improve cybersecurity training programs. However, it was his experience in the Security Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) that prepared him for his role with ARCS. During that time, he gained hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, earned GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) and Blue Team Level One certifications, and completed a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity at the University of South Florida.
Price optimizes and expands the ARCS range experience as a Cyber Range Analyst. He works to standardize processes, manage range events, and assess computer security incident response teams. His passion lies in the mission—helping to strengthen Florida’s cybersecurity defenses and provide world-class training to government agencies at no cost.
According to Price, the ARCS range provides more than just theory—it offers real-world cybersecurity exercises. In a risk-free environment, participants can train in incident response, red teaming, and malware analysis while experiencing simulated cyberattacks. This kind of hands-on experience is crucial for improving security postures across Florida.
One of Price’s biggest goals is to spread awareness of the ARCS range to all state and local government employees. “I believe everyone can benefit from being on the range,” he says. His message to agencies? The ARCS range is free and easy to access—visit cyberflorida.org/arcs-range to get started.
Ready to Train?
Whether you’re a cybersecurity professional or a public-sector employee looking to strengthen your cyber awareness, the ARCS range is free, accessible, and ready for you.
Visit cyberflorida.org/arcs-range today!