Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Executive Implementation Guide for Florida's Public Sector Agencies

Date & Time:

Thursday, May 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern

Format: "Live" online.

This live, instructor-led online course enables participants to engage directly with subject matter experts in real time. The session includes facilitated discussion and opportunities for questions specific to agency leadership challenges. Real-time interaction allows participants to explore governance decisions, resource prioritization, and compliance considerations in a collaborative environment. Immediate feedback from instructors supports practical application of CSF 2.0 principles to executive responsibilities.

Prerequisites

Prior knowledge of NIST CFS 2.0 is not required to take the course, however, the course does explore the higher-level concepts of applying the framework.

Course Overview

This course is designed for senior leaders, executives, and decision makers within Florida state and local government agencies, providing them with the strategic knowledge required to implement and manage the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 effectively. The course is a high-level, strategic overview of CSF 2.0 requirements and governance fundamentals. Participants of this course will learn how to translate framework concepts into executive action that enables agency teams to operationalize CSF requirements effectively.

Through instructor-led discussion and scenario-based activities, participants will gain a deep understanding of the framework’s key components – Core, Tiers, Profiles. They will learn how to apply its risk-based approach to assess, prioritize, and strengthen their agency’s cybersecurity posture. The course emphasizes the flexibility of CSF 2.0, guiding participants on how to tailor its principles to align with their agency’s specific operational objectives, available resources, and risk tolerance.

This course enables leaders to move from awareness to actionable oversight understanding not only what CSF 2.0 requires, but how executives should guide their organizations to meet those requirements.

Participants will gain:

• A clear executive roadmap for adopting CSF 2.0 across an agency
• Decision frameworks for prioritizing cybersecurity investments based on mission impact and risk tolerance
• Methods to integrate CSF 2.0 into procurement, vendor risk management, and continuity planning
• Leadership approaches for incident response oversight and crisis communication
• Examples of how Florida agencies can demonstrate compliance with state cybersecurity requirements
• Opportunities to discuss agency specific challenges directly with instructors and peers

Key Takeaways

1. Understand executive accountability under NIST CSF 2.0 and Florida cybersecurity law
2. Align cybersecurity strategy with agency mission, resources, and risk tolerance
3. Establish governance structures, roles, and reporting mechanisms
4. Integrate cybersecurity oversight into procurement, continuity, and compliance processes
5. Guide agency response and recovery decision making during significant cyber events

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended to enable agencies to be capable of complying with State law, which mandates the use of NIST cybersecurity standards.

In addition to managers interfacing with IT teams, IT and Risk professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of the NIST CSF V2.0, the Department of Homeland Security recommends cross-functional team involvement of those representing business, operations, security, information technology, and maintenance areas, including those responsible for:

• Agency Heads and Deputies
• Chief Information Officers / CISOs
• Agency Risk Managers
• Internal Audit Leaders
• Chief Compliance Officers and Compliance Managers
• Chief Privacy Officers / Data Protection Officers
• IT Policy and Governance Leadership
• Business and Program Executives
• Procurement and Vendor Oversight Leadership
• Legal and Regulatory Leadership

Completion

Upon successful course completion, participants receive a USF digital badge as recognition of their training. Participants can showcase this certificate on their professional profiles, such as LinkedIn.