The Great Power Competition: How 9/11 Changed National Security (3.1)

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Cyber Florida was proud to assist the University of South Florida’s College of Arts & Sciences in putting together a two-part installment of the Great Power Competition (GPC) Series. Funded by the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, the GPC Conference Series examines the challenges facing U.S. national security on the global stage, particularly in the Central Region (encompassing the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia). Because 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the GPC Conference focused on that watershed event. The first installment, a virtual event held in September 2021, focused on the events leading up to 9/11 and how our nation responded in the immediate aftermath. The second event, also virtual, was held in April 2022 and focused on the national security policy changes implemented in response to 9/11.

• Each installment boasted nearly 2,000 registrants

• Speakers included such luminaries as former Secretary of Homeland

Security Michael Chertoff

Outreach Event Highlights (3.1, 3.2)

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Cyber Florida leads and supports numerous events over the course of the year that align with our mission areas. Here are some highlights for 2021-2022:

• In partnership with USF Sarasota-Manatee, Cyber Florida presented, “Ukraine What’s Next,” a five-part webinar examining the challenges facing Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion.

• War Studies University in Warsaw, Poland, invited Cyber Florida to participate virtually in the 2022 Warsaw Cyber Summit. Cyber Florida is pursuing future events in partnership with War Studies University as a result of this engagement.

Cyber Florida partnered with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and others to host two webinars on “How to Land a Federal Cybersecurity Job.” Both webinars were attended by hundreds of students across the Southeast thanks to support from CAE Community partners.

• In April, Cyber Florida participated in a panel discussion on Cyber Workforce Development hosted by the National Academy of Public Administration.

• Cyber Florida hosted a “Women in Cybersecurity Lunch-n-Learn” featuring Major General Tina Boyd, who, at the time, was Director, J-6, United States Central Command.

• In partnership with Tampa’s Economic Development Council, successfully worked with cybersecurity firm Rapid7 to establish a new corporate office in Tampa, generating over 100 cybersecurity, and cyber related jobs.

No Password Required Podcast (3.1, 1.1)

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Now in its third season, Cyber Florida’s No Password Required podcast has found its niche in the podcast world. The show features cybersecurity practitioners and luminaries sharing how they got into cybersecurity and found success in the field to show up-and-coming cyber professionals that the cyber industry is made up of all kinds of people from all kinds of backgrounds.

• No Password Required has nearly 3,400 listeners around the world

FeedSpot named No Password Required among the Top 30 cybersecurity podcasts globally

Guests have included Thomas Vaughn, City of Tallahassee CISO, Serge Jorgensen, CTO of Sylint Group, and Kayley Melton of KnowBe4.

Helping Local Governments Prepare (3.1)

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One of the best ways to understand how cyberattacks work is to go through one—virtually, that is. Cyber Florida developed a tabletop exercise for non-technical managers that often serves as an eye-opening experience as to how much damage a cyberattack can inflict across an organization. With ever-escalating scenarios, the exercise helps non-technical managers see that cyberattacks are not merely an IT department concern but have far-reaching operational, financial, and reputational implications.

• Cyber Florida partnered with the Federal Executive Institute under the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to host several online cybersecurity tabletop exercise events for federal agency managers.

• In May, Cyber Florida partnered with the Polk County Board of County Commissioners to host a tabletop exercise for department managers from across the county. Close to 80 county employees participated.

In June, Cyber Florida was invited by the Orange County Clerk of Courts to host a tabletop exercise for Orange County department managers. About 50 Orange County employees participated.