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UWF, FIU to host free cybersecurity leadership and strategy training for Florida public sector executives

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity and the Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership, in collaboration with Florida International University’s Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, will host free cybersecurity leadership and strategy training sessions for Florida public sector executives. “With the rising number of ransomware and other cyber attacks, […]

Mar. 07, 2024

UWF Center for Cybersecurity awarded $1.5 million CISA Contract to provide critical cybersecurity training through CyberSkills2Work program

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity received a $1.5 million contract from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, known as CISA, to expand the CyberSkills2Work program, an intensive cybersecurity training program designed to help individuals launch or advance cybersecurity careers. The training will focus on critical infrastructure security and industrial control systems security. […]

Nov. 14, 2023

UWF, Leidos partner to launch cybersecurity infrastructure lab

The University of West Florida and Leidos, a Fortune 500® science and technology leader, have launched the Leidos Cybersecurity Infrastructure Lab in UWF’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. The new lab is purpose-built to provide students with hands-on cybersecurity education in realistic digital environments. “The cybersecurity skills gap is an economic and national […]

Nov. 01, 2023

UWF Center for Cybersecurity awarded ​$8.3 million grant to launch cybersecurity training program for Florida state and local government personnel

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity received an $8.3 million grant to launch the UWF Florida Cybersecurity Training Program to provide free cybersecurity training for state and local government personnel. “We are honored to ​​strengthen Florida’s cyber-ready workforce​ by equipping public sector personnel with up-to-date industry certifications​, knowledge and​ skills​,” said Dr. Eman […]

Sep. 14, 2023

UWF Center for Cybersecurity awarded ​$2.5 million expansion​ grant, highlighted by White House in national strategy, roundtable event

Updated September 25, 2023 The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity received a $2.5 million grant from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program at the National Security Agency to expand the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development program, CyberSkills2Work. UWF was also invited by the White House to attend an intimate round […]

Aug. 08, 2023

UWF receives top honor for cybersecurity community outreach initiatives

The University of West Florida received the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community Outreach first place award at the 2023 NCAE-C Symposium in Seattle, Washington, in June. “The UWF Center for Cybersecurity’s talented faculty and staff have created an exceptional array of community outreach programs tailored to the distinct needs of our various […]

Jun. 26, 2023
Members of the CyberSkills2Work Coalition at the program showcase at Florida International University in Washington, D.C.

National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program showcase highlights program’s success and impact

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity highlighted the success and impact of the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program at a showcase held at Florida International University in Washington, D.C., on May 11. Cybersecurity leaders addressed the program’s role in meeting the cybersecurity workforce challenge and program partners and graduates shared their perspectives on […]

May 15, 2023

UWF’s Center for Cybersecurity GenCyber camps for area students inspire, educate about careers in cybersecurity

The University of West Florida’s Center for Cybersecurity is preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through its innovative GenCyber Experience Cyber Challenge courses and GenCyber Summer Camp. The GenCyber Experience Cyber Challenge courses took place on April 15 and April 22 at the UWF Center for Cybersecurity and provided the opportunity for area middle […]

May 09, 2023

UWF cybersecurity expert shares research on connected vehicle security; warns of vulnerabilities in modern vehicles

Dr. Guillermo Francia, III, director of research and innovation for UWF’s Center for Cybersecurity, was selected to share his research on connected vehicle security at the prestigious Transatlantic (US-Ireland-Northern Ireland) Workshop on Collaborative Internet of Things/Cyber Physical Systems Cybersecurity Research. The workshop was held on Oct. 20-21, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. His research is bringing […]

Oct. 26, 2022
The UWF Center for Cybersecurity is a cutting-edge site that supports full-spectrum cyber operations including detection, incident response, protection, recovery and investigation using hands-on, scenario-based training. Located in the Studer Community Institute in downtown Pensacola, the Center for Cybersecurity's location positions the Center to conduct innovative teaching, research and training for students, professionals and state agency personnel.

UWF Cybersecurity adds partnerships and workforce development opportunities in 2022

The University of West Florida’s Center for Cybersecurity is building off its momentum since emerging as a national leader in cybersecurity workforce development. The Center, established in 2014, continues to expand and add new partnerships and opportunities for workforce cyber training. This year, UWF was named among 84 institutions across the country selected to join […]

Mar. 01, 2022
center for cybersecurity staff and students reviewing graphs on a whiteboard

UWF receives $3 million NSA grant to expand the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program

The University of West Florida received a $3 million grant extension by the National Security Agency to expand the national cybersecurity workforce development program, CyberSkills2Work, following a successful launch of the program last year. In September 2020, the NSA awarded UWF a $6 million grant to lead a coalition of 10 institutions designated as National […]

Dec. 08, 2021

Cybersecurity leader gives $50k, establishes CISO Fund Cybersecurity Scholarship Endowment

The University of West Florida has created the CISO Fund Cybersecurity Scholarship Endowment with a $50,000 gift from Adam Ely, technology executive and chief information security officer for Fidelity. The endowment, established in honor of Ely’s illustrious career as an entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert, will provide scholarship support for students to launch or advance cybersecurity […]

Nov. 03, 2021

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