Florida bolsters cybersecurity under new legislation

Florida bolsters cybersecurity under new legislation

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to strengthen Florida’s cybersecurity by enhancing the capabilities of the state’s Cyber Florida center, focusing on developing technologies with military and civilian applications and supporting cybersecurity initiatives across state agencies.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation last week aimed at bolstering the state’s cybersecurity defenses.

The bill, passed unanimously by both chambers of the Florida Legislature, enhances the operational scope of the Florida Center for Cybersecurity, colloquially known as Cyber Florida, based at the University of South Florida. The measure orders Cyber Florida to expand its development of technologies with potential...

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