https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usWed, 09 Sep 2026 09:10:25 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usfs-cyberherd-hackers-become-movie-stars-in-documentary-on-collegiate-cybersecurity.aspxUSF’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.Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:37:55 USF's CyberHerd: Hackers become movie stars in documentary on collegiate cybersecurityUSF’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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usfs-cyberherd-hackers-become-movie-stars-in-documentary-on-collegiate-cybersecurity.aspxCyber/AI,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Global and National Security Institute,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-builds-national-security-talent-pipeline-through-rare-program.aspxAs global security needs continue to rise, USF is preparing to meet the demand with a transformative program that offers students hands-on national security training, certifications and career opportunities.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:51:16 USF builds national security talent pipeline through innovative programAs global security needs continue to rise, USF is preparing to meet the demand with a transformative program that offers students hands-on national security training, certifications and career opportunities.Interns in a meeting with leaders in conference roomhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-builds-national-security-talent-pipeline-through-rare-program.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCassidy Delamarter,Cyber Florida,Global and National Security Institute,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/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 readinesshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-cybersecurity-program-gives-students-a-competitive-edge-in-career-readiness.aspxCyber/AI,Student SuccessCassidy Delamarter,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/national-survey-by-usf-researchers-shows-voter-opinions-on-inflation-politics-mental-health-election-and-social-media-us.aspxResearchers at the University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida 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.https://www.usf.edu/news/2024/national-survey-by-usf-researchers-shows-voter-opinions-on-inflation-politics-mental-health-election-and-social-media-us.aspxUniversity NewsCyber Florida,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/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"https://www.usf.edu/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-labCyber/AI,Research 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 Foundationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-awarded-its-largest-grant-to-prepare-students-for-cybersecurity-careers.aspxThe National Science Foundation has awarded the University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida 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 cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-awarded-its-largest-grant-to-prepare-students-for-cybersecurity-careers.aspxCyber/AI,Honors and Awards,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,National Science Foundationhttps://www.usf.edu/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 studentshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/governor-visits-usf-to-announce-a-20-million-grant-for-cybersecurity-education.aspxCyber/AI,University NewsCyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Governor Ron DeSantis,MyUSF,Will Weatherfordhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-joins-competitive-military-network-address-key-cybersecurity-challenges.aspxU.S. Cyber Command is enlisting the University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida to help address complex cybersecurity challenges.U.S. Cyber Command logohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-joins-competitive-military-network-address-key-cybersecurity-challenges.aspxCyber/AI,Research and Innovation,University NewsCyber Florida,Cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/survey-results-social-media-moderation-regulation.aspxResearchers at the University of South Florida, 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 University of South Florida researchers release nationwide opinion survey results on social media moderation and regulationResearchers at the University of South Florida, 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 phoneshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/survey-results-social-media-moderation-regulation.aspxResearch and InnovationCyber Floridahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-nationwide-social-media-opinion-survey.aspxResearchers at the University of South Florida, 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 University of South Florida researchers release findings from nationwide social media opinion surveyResearchers at the University of South Florida, 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 phoneshttps://www.usf.edu/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.aspxCyber/AI,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Cyber Florida