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

  • Perimeter Redefined – Network Security in the Age of a Hybrid Workforce

    03.22.22

  • The Maritime and Control Systems Cybersecurity Conference

    03.21.22

  • Miami Dade College and UWF Announce Agreement for Graduate Degrees in Cybersecurity

    03.18.22

  • Germany Advises Citizens to Uninstall Kaspersky Antivirus

    03.17.22

FEATURED EVENT

CyberBay 2026: March 11-13, Speaker + Session List NOW LIVE!

CyberBay 2026 is coming up fast! Don’t miss out on a stellar lineup of experts and a chance to connect and engage with the thriving Tampa Bay cyber community! Education, engagement, and FUN AWAITS!

TALLAHASSEE TTX

Cybersecurity Workshop for Critical Infrastructure
February 12, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (Eastern Time) | Tallahassee, FL

Employees of critical infrastructure organizations are invited to engage in a no-cost, realistic cyber incident scenario facilitated by leading tabletop exercise conductors NUARI, designed to challenge decision-making, communication, and cross-organizational coordination under pressure.

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: Nick Biasini – Threat researcher at Cisco Talos and a veteran of the highest profile cyber incidents who roasts his own coffee beans

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