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Florida public-sector employees educated/trained so far!

Our public-sector education and training program, FirstLine, recognizes that people are the first line of defense against cyberattacks. This taxpayer-funded training initiative stems from Florida Legislation HB5001, Section 2944B, which directs Cyber Florida “to conduct cybersecurity training for state and local government executive, managerial, technical, and general staff.” Every employee has a role in preventing cybercrime, and this effort aims to make Florida’s public sector workforce the most cyber-ready in the nation!

TABLETOP EXERCISES

Cyber incidents don’t wait for a convenient time to test your team. That’s why Cyber Florida’s FirstLine program offers no-cost, in-person tabletop exercises designed specifically for Florida counties, municipalities, and public-sector organizations.

These exercises are:

  • Customized to your agency’s goals and desired scope
  • Scalable and relatable for teams of all sizes
  • Available at no charge to two or more departments
  • Include lunch and refreshments for participants

Need a venue? We can help source one and cover the cost.

From communication breakdowns to ransomware response, tabletop exercises help teams strengthen coordination, identify gaps, and build confidence before a real-world incident occurs.

To get started, complete the form at the bottom of this page.

Scroll down for the current list of available courses. Courses are presented as self-paced online, scheduled online, and in-person, offered at locations throughout the state to minimize travel for participants. Select the course that aligns with your organizational role and schedule, and you will be taken to our partner’s website to formally register for the course. When you complete the course, you will receive a digital badge for your records.

GENERAL STAFF COURSES

These self-paced online courses cover fundamental cybersecurity awareness topics such as phishing and business email compromise and meet the exam preparation standards for the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC2-CC) Exam.

Cybersecurity Technical Foundations: Security Principles & Incident Response | Self-paced. This course is part of a modular cybersecurity training series designed to support learners preparing for the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification. The course introduces the fundamental principles that guide cybersecurity practices and help organizations protect their systems, data, and digital services from cyber threats.

Cybersecurity Technical Foundations: Operations & Access Controls (USF) | Self-paced. This course is part of a modular cybersecurity training series designed to support learners preparing for the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification. The course introduces foundational concepts, including physical and logical access control methods, data-handling procedures, logging and monitoring activities, encryption basics, configuration management, and the purpose of organizational security policies.

Cybersecurity Technical Foundations: Network Security (USF) | Self-paced. This course is part of a modular cybersecurity training series designed to support learners preparing for the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification. The course introduces core technical concepts that are central to protecting organizational systems and networked environments. Learners will explore common network‑based threats and attacks, examine tools for detecting and preventing malicious activity, and gain exposure to key data center and cloud computing terminology.

EXECUTIVE COURSES

Half-day, one-day, and two-day courses that cover topics like cyber risk management and incident response and business continuity planning.

Cybersecurity Executive-level Training for Senior Leadership in Florida State and Local Government Agencies (USF) | Synchronous, online. 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET 6/25, 8/27, 10/22, 12/3

Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (CSF 2.0) Live, online Executive Implementation Guide (USF) | Synchronous, online. 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET 7/23, 9/24, 11/19

Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (CSF 2.0) On Demand Practitioner Training (USF) | Online, self-paced.

Cybersecurity Management Training for Mid-level Managers in Florida State and Local Government Agencies (USF) | Self-paced

Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy for Elected Officials, Executive and Managerial Public Sector Employees (FIU) | Self-paced

CERTIFICATION PREP + TECHNICAL COURSES

Everything from single-day cyber skills exercises to certification prep courses (ranging from one to nine weeks) that prepare technical personnel for cybersecurity industry certifications, with exam vouchers included!

Industry Certification Prep Courses

NOTICE | The course previously known as “ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC2-CC) Exam Prep” has been replaced by the following three courses for a better user experience. Completing all three will still prepare you for the ISC2 certification.

Cybersecurity Technical Foundations: Security Principles & Incident Response (USF) | Self-paced

Cybersecurity Technical Foundations: Operations & Access Controls (USF) | Self-paced

Cybersecurity Technical Foundations: Network Security (USF) | Self-paced

GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) Preparation Certificate (USF) | Self-paced

CompTIA SecurityX Exam Prep (UWF) | 4/6/2026 – 6/5/2026

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Exam Prep (UWF) | 4/13/2026 – 6/12/2026

EC-Council Generative AI for Cybersecurity (UWF) | 6/1/2026 – 6/12/2026

Technical Courses

Threat Intelligence with AI (UWF) | 5/18/2026 – 5/29/2026

AI and Machine Learning for Cybersecurity (UWF) | 6/15/2026 – 6/26/2026

Cyber Skills Exercises

Prompt Like a Pro: A Hands-On Guide to AI Prompting (UWF) | 6/11/2026

Law Enforcement Courses

In our effort to arrange the best possible courses for our FDLE members, we are working with the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) to provide cyber investigation classes/sessions specifically geared toward law enforcement personnel.

Connected Vehicle Investigations (NWC3) | Only in-person options available at this time (Land O’ Lakes) | August 2026

Connected Vehicles Investigations (NWC3) | Only in-person options available at this time (Land O’ Lakes) | September 2026

OUR PARTNER PROVIDERS

Cyber Florida at USF has contracted with several partners to provide education and training courses for this program. Clicking on the icon next to the course title takes you to the partner’s site, where you can learn more and register.

FAQS

These courses are free to any Florida-based public sector employee, including state, county, and municipal employees, elected officials, law enforcement personnel, public school teachers, and public college and university employees.

Yes, it’s really free! Florida is serious about cybersecurity, and the Florida Legislature provided funding for this initiative to help improve the cybersecurity posture of all Florida public entities. Most cyberattacks involve a human component—usually an employee who is tricked into clicking a malicious link or unwittingly sharing information that helps cybercriminals access an organization’s network. Training people is a crucial step in preventing cyberattacks.

Multiple courses will be offered in three categories: general staff, managerial and executive, and technical. Consider your work role within your organization to determine the appropriate category, then select the most convenient course for your location and schedule. Consult your supervisor for guidance if needed.

Participation in the CyberSecureFlorida training program is voluntary unless otherwise directed by your organizational leadership. We strongly encourage all public sector employees to take advantage of this unique opportunity as it is good for their resume, their organization, and the State of Florida.

Yes! Participants may take more than one course. Technical employees are encouraged to take multiple courses to maximize their skill set.

Have a question?

Please use this form if you want more information or need assistance. This is NOT a registration form. Please use the links in the course descriptions to register for that course.

Please note: this program is ONLY for state and local government employees.

Archived Courses

Executive Courses
Industry Certification Prep Courses
Technical Courses
Cyber Skills Exercises