/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 12:13:09 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/usf-cybersecurity-program-gives-students-a-competitive-edge-in-career-readiness.aspxUSF 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.Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:10:02 USF cybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readinessUSF 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.USF cybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readiness/news/2024/usf-cybersecurity-program-gives-students-a-competitive-edge-in-career-readiness.aspxStudent SuccessCassidy Delamarter,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,MyUSF/news/2024/national-survey-by-usf-researchers-shows-voter-opinions-on-inflation-politics-mental-health-election-and-social-media-us.aspxResearchers at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber Florida at USF, addresses how Americans feel about topics including inflation, the impact of politics on voters’ mental health and social media usage.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:00:00 National survey by USF researchers shows voter opinions on inflation, impact of politics on mental health, election distrust and social media useResearchers at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber Florida at USF, addresses how Americans feel about topics including inflation, the impact of politics on voters’ mental health and social media usage.Close up on hands typing on a cell phone. Three emoticons showing sad, disappointed, and happy emotions./news/2024/national-survey-by-usf-researchers-shows-voter-opinions-on-inflation-politics-mental-health-election-and-social-media-us.aspxUniversity NewsCyber Florida,MyUSF/business/news/2023/11-13-cybersecurity-courses-usf-statewide-training.aspxThe 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.External ArticleTue, 21 Nov 2023 08:00:00 USF business professors develop statewide training to boost cyberattack preparednessThe 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.Graphic says, "cybersecurity training for state and local government employees"/business/news/2023/11-13-cybersecurity-courses-usf-statewide-training.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,MyUSFhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/rapid7-cyber-threat-intelligence-labA $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.External ArticleMon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Rapid7 and USF Partner to Establish the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence LabA $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.Man sits in front of computer that shows cybersecurity informationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/rapid7-cyber-threat-intelligence-labResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,USF Foundation/news/2023/usf-awarded-its-largest-grant-to-prepare-students-for-cybersecurity-careers.aspxThe National Science Foundation has awarded the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ a $3.7 million grant – helping prepare students for in-demand, high-paying cybersecurity jobs in the federal government and other public institutions.Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 USF awarded its largest grant to prepare students for federal cybersecurity careersThe National Science Foundation has awarded the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ a $3.7 million grant – helping prepare students for in-demand, high-paying cybersecurity jobs in the federal government and other public institutions.graphic that demonstrates cybersecurity/news/2023/usf-awarded-its-largest-grant-to-prepare-students-for-cybersecurity-careers.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,National Science Foundation/news/2022/governor-visits-usf-to-announce-a-20-million-grant-for-cybersecurity-education.aspxCyber Florida at USF will partner with K-12 schools to train students for careers in cybersecurity.Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Governor visits USF to announce a $20 million grant for cybersecurity educationCyber Florida at USF will partner with K-12 schools to train students for careers in cybersecurity.Governor Ron DeSantis stands at the podium surrounded by students/news/2022/governor-visits-usf-to-announce-a-20-million-grant-for-cybersecurity-education.aspxUniversity NewsCyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Governor Ron DeSantis,MyUSF,Will Weatherford/news/2022/usf-joins-competitive-military-network-address-key-cybersecurity-challenges.aspxU.S. Cyber Command is enlisting the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ to help address complex cybersecurity challenges.Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 USF joins competitive military network to address key cybersecurity challengesU.S. Cyber Command is enlisting the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ to help address complex cybersecurity challenges.U.S. Cyber Command logo/news/2022/usf-joins-competitive-military-network-address-key-cybersecurity-challenges.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCyber Florida,Cybersecurity/news/2021/survey-results-social-media-moderation-regulation.aspxResearchers at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­, in partnership with Cyber Florida at USF, 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.Rocky D. BullTue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ researchers release nationwide opinion survey results on social media moderation and regulationResearchers at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­, in partnership with Cyber Florida at USF, 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.A stock image of people using their cell phones/news/2021/survey-results-social-media-moderation-regulation.aspxResearch and InnovationCyber Florida/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-nationwide-social-media-opinion-survey.aspxResearchers at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­, in partnership with Cyber Florida at USF, 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.Rocky D. BullMon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ researchers release findings from nationwide social media opinion surveyResearchers at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­, in partnership with Cyber Florida at USF, 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.A stock image of people using their cell phones/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-nationwide-social-media-opinion-survey.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Cyber Florida,School of Public Affairshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/top-us-cybersecurity-experts-discuss-threats-from-rival-nations-during-great-power-competition-conference.aspxA 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 USF and the U.S. Department of Defense Near South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies.External ArticleMon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Top U.S. cybersecurity experts discuss threats from rival nations during ‘Great Power Competition’ conferenceA 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 USF and the U.S. Department of Defense Near South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies.Great Power graphichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/top-us-cybersecurity-experts-discuss-threats-from-rival-nations-during-great-power-competition-conference.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Cyber Florida/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-national-covid19-opinion-survey-regarding-online-behaviors.aspxResearchers with the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber Florida at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­, have released the third set of results from a nationwide opinion survey regarding COVID-19.Rocky D. BullThu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ researchers release findings from national COVID-19 opinion survey regarding online behaviorsResearchers with the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber Florida at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­, have released the third set of results from a nationwide opinion survey regarding COVID-19.A graphic rendering of the COVID-19 virus/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-national-covid19-opinion-survey-regarding-online-behaviors.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Cyber Florida,School of Public Affairs/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-new-national-covid19-opinion-survey.aspxResearchers with the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber Florida at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­, have released the second set of results from a nationwide opinion survey regarding COVID-19.Rocky D. BullMon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ researchers release findings from new national COVID-19 opinion surveyResearchers with the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber Florida at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­, have released the second set of results from a nationwide opinion survey regarding COVID-19.A graphic illustration of the COVID-19 virus/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-new-national-covid19-opinion-survey.aspxResearch and InnovationCoronavirus,Cyber Florida,School of Public Affairs/news/2021/usf-researchers-release-findings-from-national-opinion-survey-covid19-vaccinations-and-policies.aspxResearchers with the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber Florida at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­, have released the first set of results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes and opinions about COVID-19 vaccines, as well as potential federal stimulus policies.Rocky D. BullThu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ researchers release findings from national opinion survey on COVID-19 vaccinations and policiesResearchers with the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber Florida at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­, have released the first set of results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes and opinions about COVID-19 vaccines, as well as potential federal stimulus policies.A stock graphic of the COVID-19 virus inside the bloodstream/news/2021/usf-researchers-release-findings-from-national-opinion-survey-covid19-vaccinations-and-policies.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Cyber Florida,School of Public Affairs/news/2020/two-usf-based-enters-team-up-to-tackle-k-12-cybersecurity-education-across-florida.aspxTwo state centers based at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ have announced an ambitious partnership to help Florida public schools provide classes on cybersecurity skills to their K-12 students.Rocky D. BullThu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 Two USF-based centers team up to tackle K-12 cybersecurity education across FloridaTwo state centers based at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ have announced an ambitious partnership to help Florida public schools provide classes on cybersecurity skills to their K-12 students.Local students learning computer science during a ßÙßÇÂþ»­ sponsored event/news/2020/two-usf-based-enters-team-up-to-tackle-k-12-cybersecurity-education-across-florida.aspxUniversity NewsCyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Florida Center for Instructional Technology/news/2020/cyberflorida-gets-new-director.aspxThe ßÙßÇÂþ»­ appoints J. Michael (Mike) McConnell, retired U.S. Navy vice admiral and former director of the National Security Agency (NSA), as executive director of Cyber Florida. McConnell brings an extensive military and intelligence background that will help further Cyber Florida’s mission of positioning the state as a national leader in cybersecurity.Rocky D. BullWed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:00 Former National Security Agency Director to Lead Cyber Florida at USFThe ßÙßÇÂþ»­ appoints J. Michael (Mike) McConnell, retired U.S. Navy vice admiral and former director of the National Security Agency (NSA), as executive director of Cyber Florida. McConnell brings an extensive military and intelligence background that will help further Cyber Florida’s mission of positioning the state as a national leader in cybersecurity.Digital tablet table with digital information and hands./news/2020/cyberflorida-gets-new-director.aspxUniversity NewsCyber Florida,Cybersecurity/news/2020/02-12-announcing-new-leadership-cyber-florida.aspxEffective Feb. 17, retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Mike McConnell, former director of the National Security Agency and a nationally regarded cybersecurity expert, will assume the role of executive director of Cyber Florida.Rocky D. BullWed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 Announcing new leadership for Cyber FloridaEffective Feb. 17, retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Mike McConnell, former director of the National Security Agency and a nationally regarded cybersecurity expert, will assume the role of executive director of Cyber Florida.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/02-12-announcing-new-leadership-cyber-florida.aspxUniversity NewsCyber Florida,Message from the President,President Steve Currall/news/2018/florida-making-progress-toward-safer-cyberspace.aspxThe Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ released the inaugural report, which takes a comprehensive look at the state’s cybersecurity landscape.Rocky D. BullWed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 New Report: Florida Making Progress Toward a Safer CyberspaceThe Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ released the inaugural report, which takes a comprehensive look at the state’s cybersecurity landscape.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/florida-making-progress-toward-safer-cyberspace.aspxResearch and InnovationCyber Florida,Cybersecurity