PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The University of West Florida in Pensacola has been awarded a major grant to expand its cybersecurity training program, according to a UWF news release.

A $2 million grant, funded by the Florida legislature through its Cyber Florida: FirstLine initiative, was awarded to UWF's Center for Cybersecurity. The money will be used to expand the center's Florida Cybersecurity Training Program, a statewide initiative that offers free cybersecurity education to eligible Florida government personnel.

"This program will equip Florida’s government workforce with the latest knowledge and skills to defend against evolving cyber threats," Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, associate vice president at the UWF Center for Cybersecurity, said. "By integrating AI and emerging technologies, we’re n

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