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

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!

FEATURED GUiDE

Guide to CMMC Level 1

For small businesses, the new federal Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification can seem overwhelming. Cyber Florida’s new guide, Readiness to Resilience, breaks down Level 1 standards in easy to understand language and actionable steps.

LATEST PODCAST EPISODES

  • LATEST EPISODE: Episode 13: Rachel Tobac — an OSINT expert who credits much of her success to her improv comedy skills and her childhood mentor, Harriet the Spy

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