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

  • A Human Story in a Cyber World: The Awkward Hug

    02.05.25

  • Key Requirements & Resources for Cybersecurity Compliance

    01.31.25

  • Sunshine Cyber Conference to Unite Experts in Advancing Florida’s Cybersecurity Landscape

    01.30.25

  • Strengthening Florida’s Cybersecurity with the Cyber Risk Assessment

    01.17.25

Featured Event

Critical Infrastructure Workshop: Sarasota, March 14

Join us for a dynamic cybersecurity workshop tailored to critical infrastructure sectors like utilities, transportation, healthcare, IT, commercial facilities, DIB, agriculture, government, finance, and more!

  • Engage in an exciting tabletop exercise hosted by the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NUARI), offering hands-on experience in responding to cyber incidents.
  • Receive actionable recommendations for enhancing compliance with Florida Statute 282.318
  • Get an overview of Cyber Florida’s no-cost solutions and services to strengthen your organization’s cyber defenses.

Don’t miss this chance to improve your cybersecurity posture and resilience!

  • March 14
  • 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota
  • FREE
  • Advanced registration required

Visit CISA.gov to see if your business qualifies as Critical Infrastructure.

LATEST PODCAST EPISODES

  • LATEST EPISODE: No Password Required Podcast Special Episode – Tanya Janca

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  • LATEST EPISODE: The Journey of a CISO Whisperer: Michael Piacente on a New Approach to Diversity in Cyber

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