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

  • To Pay or Not to Pay? What Citizens Think Governments Should Do with Ransomware

    10.01.21

  • Governor DeSantis Appoints Executive Director McConnell to Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council

    09.23.21

  • Staying Secure on Mobile Devices

    09.13.21

  • Preparing for a Ransomware Attack – 10 Tips

    09.13.21

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: Hannah Sutor – a Senior Product Manager at GitLab with an Instagram alter ego that puts her in privacy superhero territory

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