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St. Petersburg College’s TitanSec team earned an impressive third place in the Florida Department of Education\u2019s third annual Florida College System (FCS) Cybersecurity Competition<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The competition brought together students from across Florida\u2019s 28 public colleges to test their expertise in a virtual cyber range, simulating real-world network defense challenges faced by industry professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPC\u2019s TitanSec showcased exceptional technical skill, problem-solving and teamwork as they competed against other top-performing colleges. All participating students also received a cyber range certification provided by Global Business Solutions, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida\u2019s community colleges continue to play a vital role in preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals \u2014 with nearly 4,500 students enrolled in cybersecurity programs across the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWitnessing these students tackle complex cybersecurity challenges has been truly impressive,\u201d said Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas. \u201cTheir ingenuity, perseverance and critical thinking skills demonstrate that Florida is cultivating a strong cybersecurity pipeline.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was made possible through support from the Florida Department of Education, the Florida College System Foundation, the Florida Student Success Center, Cyber Florida and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to the TitanSec students and faculty mentors for representing SPC with excellence in this competitive and fast-growing field!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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