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

  • CyberLaunch 2025

    04.11.25

  • Putts & PD 2025

    04.10.25

  • MEDIA ADVISORY: Nation’s largest (state-wide, state-sponsored) in-person high school cyber competition

    03.28.25

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Florida Manufacturers: FloridaMakes Webinar

    03.26.25

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: Kurt Sanger — Former Lead Attorney at U.S. Cyber Command, Cyber Law Strategist, and Appreciator of Mad Men Hats

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