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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's CyberHerd: Hackers become movie stars in documentary on collegiate cybersecurity
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s CyberHerd team—musicians, athletes, artists and elite cyber competitors—takes center stage in the 75-minute documentary The Making of a Defender, chronicling their rise through the 2024–25 national cyber defense season. The movie premiered Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center’s Oval Theater on the Tampa campus.
September 22, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø builds national security talent pipeline through innovative program
As global security needs continue to rise, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is preparing to meet the demand with a transformative program that offers students hands-on national security training, certifications and career opportunities.
September 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø cybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readiness
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has become a leader in cybersecurity education by uniquely equipping its students with advanced, hands-on training that gives them a competitive advantage in the field.
September 17, 2024Cyber/AI, Student Success
National survey by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers shows voter opinions on inflation, impact of politics on mental health, election distrust and social media use
Researchers at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber Florida at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, addresses how Americans feel about topics including inflation, the impact of politics on voters’ mental health and social media usage.
January 31, 2024University News
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø business professors develop statewide training to boost cyberattack preparedness
The free, online courses will train Florida’s public sector employees on how to spot phishing scams, counter ransomware attacks, and protect sensitive information from cybercriminals.
November 21, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
A $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
February 13, 2023Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø awarded its largest grant to prepare students for federal cybersecurity careers
The National Science Foundation has awarded the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø a $3.7 million grant – helping prepare students for in-demand, high-paying cybersecurity jobs in the federal government and other public institutions.
February 2, 2023Cyber/AI, Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation, Student Success
Governor visits ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to announce a $20 million grant for cybersecurity education
Cyber Florida at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will partner with K-12 schools to train students for careers in cybersecurity.
March 2, 2022Cyber/AI, University News
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø joins competitive military network to address key cybersecurity challenges
U.S. Cyber Command is enlisting the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to help address complex cybersecurity challenges.
February 4, 2022Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, University News
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers release nationwide opinion survey results on social media moderation and regulation
Researchers at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, in partnership with Cyber Florida at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, have released findings from a nationwide survey to better understand attitudes toward moderation on and regulation of digital platforms. Subjects consist of the regulation of misinformation and offensive content, including among elected officials, as well as perceptions of deplatforming.
December 14, 2021Research and Innovation
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers release findings from nationwide social media opinion survey
Researchers at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, in partnership with Cyber Florida at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, have released results from a nationwide survey to better understand patterns of social media usage. Subjects consist of common uses of social media – including e-commerce and political engagement – as well as some effects of usage on social and mental well-being.
November 22, 2021Research and Innovation
A high-profile group of U.S. military commanders, elected officials and current and former members of the intelligence community offered their insights into the growing threats to U.S. cybersecurity and the need for a multifaceted response during a conference hosted jointly by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and the U.S. Department of Defense Near South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies.
April 19, 2021Cyber/AI, University News