The Florida Department of Education has announced the winners of the 3rd Annual Florida College System Cybersecurity Competition. The event brought together students from various Florida College System (FCS) institutions to test their cybersecurity skills in a virtual environment designed to simulate real-world industry challenges.
Currently, almost 4,500 students are enrolled in FCS cybersecurity programs, where they receive practical training and hands-on experience aimed at preparing them for careers in this growing field.
“Witnessing these students tackle complex cybersecurity challenges has been truly impressive,” said Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas. “Their ingenuity, perseverance and critical thinking skills demonstrate that Florida is cultivating a strong cybersecurity pipeline. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, the future of cybersecurity in our great state is incredibly bright.”
All participants received cyber range certification from Global Business Solutions, Inc. The top teams were chosen based on a ranking system that measured how well they managed and defended simulated network infrastructures. Support for the competition came from several organizations including the Florida Department of Education, the Florida College System Foundation, the Florida Student Success Center, Capital City Wealth, Cyber Florida and Bill Cramer Chevrolet.
The competition is part of an initiative by the FCS Cybersecurity Collaborative, which brings together leaders from all 28 FCS institutions to share best practices and build workforce partnerships. This effort aims to increase opportunities for students and strengthen cybersecurity education across the state.
For more information about the program or future competitions, visit the Florida College System webpage.
