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

  • 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

  • FEMA Offering “Recovering From Cybersecurity Incidents” Course in March

    03.11.25

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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: Jon Schipp — From Heavy Metal to the Front Lines of Cyber Innovation

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