PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has received a record-breaking grant for program development.

According to a UWF release, the $9.6 million grant comes from the U.S. Department of War CIO Cyber Academic Engagement Office, intended for the expansion of the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development program.

“This milestone is a testament to the University of West Florida’s national leadership in cybersecurity education and workforce development,” said UWF Interim President Manny Diaz Jr. “Our Center for Cybersecurity continues to set the standard for innovation and impact, preparing professionals who will protect our nation’s most critical systems and drive the future of secure technology.”

The program, CyberSkills2Work, consists of 62 "e

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