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.

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FEATURED REPORT

Cyber Readiness: How Prepared is Florida’s Critical Infrastructure for an Iranian-Style Cyber Attack?

Iranian cyber activity is commonly associated with credential attacks, phishing, abuse of valid accounts, and exploitation of internet-facing weaknesses. This report maps Florida Cyber Risk Assessment evidence to those defensive themes rather than attributing any specific incident.

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It takes more than a certificate

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It Takes More Than a Certificate – A Holistic Model for Cyber Workforce Education & Program Evaluation

Prepared by: Dr. Michelle Angelo-Rocha & Eniola Shofolawe-Bakare

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