Cybersecurity Executive-level Training for Senior Leadership in Florida State and Local Government Agencies

Format Online, Synchronous

Date & Time May 22, 2025, from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern

Target Audience

This course is tailored for senior-level administrators in Florida state and local government agencies equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective cybersecurity leadership and management. Ideal for those in executive leadership positions, including:

• C-level executives
• Department heads
• Senior-level IT professionals in Florida state and local government agencies

Participants should possess a solid understanding of organizational operations and cybersecurity fundamentals. No technical background or prior certification is required for enrollment.

Description

This course empowers senior-level administrators to make informed decisions and provide strategic guidance in safeguarding their agencies against cyber threats.

New & Expanded Topics

• Cloud Data Governance: Now included in Session 4 alongside Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on public sector data strategies, stewardship roles, and cloud security frameworks and audits.
• Public Sector Data Strategy & Smart Governance: New coverage of citizen engagement, connected government, and JADC2 integration.
• Emerging Cyber Threat Trends: Updated content on threats such as Quishing, AI-powered attacks, and country-on-country cyber activities.
• Governance & Compliance Enhancements: Expanded focus on SOC reporting, CIRT responsibilities, and audit-readiness procedures.
• Cyber Risk Quantification Models: Introduction of both top-down and bottom-up risk assessment models, with alignment to NIST and ISO frameworks.
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery: Greater emphasis on response timelines, critical system recovery, and real-world planning scenarios.

2025 Course Outline

• Understanding the Cyber Threat Environment
  Overview of threat actors, tactics (e.g., phishing, ransomware), and evolving global cyber warfare trends.
• Cyber Risk Identification and Impacts
  Assessment of risks affecting government and public sector systems, including third-party vulnerabilities and regulatory exposure.
• Emerging Attack Trends and Threat Vectors
  Analysis of modern attack methods like Quishing and commodity malware, and their link to geopolitical and hacktivist activities.
• Cyber Risk Management Frameworks
  Introduction to CIA-based risk classification, use of top-down and bottom-up quantification models, and alignment with NIST/ISO standards.
• Governance and Compliance Structures
  Exploration of data privacy regulations, incident response protocols (e.g., CIRT), and legal accountability in cyber resilience planning.
• Data Governance in Cloud Environments
  Principles of data stewardship, lifecycle management, and cross-agency collaboration in multi-cloud infrastructures.
• AI in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Risks
  Use of AI for threat detection, vulnerability management, and challenges like adversarial AI and data poisoning.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
  Planning for system recovery, data restoration timelines, backup strategies, and critical asset prioritization.
• Public Sector Data Strategy and Smart Governance
  Citizen engagement, intelligent infrastructure, and JADC2 support through connected government initiatives.
• Audit Readiness and Cybersecurity Metrics
  Performance measurement through SOC reports, SLA evaluations, risk ratings, and compliance audits.

Mode

This online, synchronous course offers real-time learning experiences. It is designed to be completed in four hours. Participants join scheduled virtual sessions led by expert instructors, enabling interaction, questions, and collaboration with peers in a dynamic online environment. Course content is delivered through live lectures, interactive discussions, and activities, ensuring active participation and immediate feedback.

A synchronous delivery mode allows participants to deeply engage with the material, share insights, and benefit from real-time discussions while maintaining flexibility to fit the course into their busy schedules. Additionally, those who attend at least one live hour of the four-hour session can complete the remaining hours asynchronously at their convenience, providing a tailored and accommodating learning experience.

2025 Certification

Upon successful course completion, participants receive a certificate of completion and digital badge as recognition of their training during 2025.

This certificate highlights their commitment to cybersecurity excellence and demonstrates their ability to provide strategic guidance in managing cybersecurity risks specific to the public sector in Florida. Participants can showcase this certificate on their professional profiles, such as LinkedIn, to signify their proficiency in high-level cybersecurity leadership within the Florida government context.