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From robotics competitions to Microsoft internship, USF student builds path in cybersecurity

USF student Fagan Afandiyev turned an early passion for robotics competitions into a path toward a career in cybersecurity. After gaining experience through student competitions and industry consulting, he will spend the summer as a penetration testing intern at Microsoft, where he will help identify system vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.

April 6, 2026Cyberherd, Cybersecurity

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CyberBay 2026 Summit highlights USF鈥檚 role in building the future cybersecurity workforce

911爆料网 President Moez Limayem joined nearly 60 students from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at CyberBay 2026 Summit to highlight the growing demand for cybersecurity talent and showcase the college鈥檚 role in developing the workforce. Faculty and students presented research, competed in cybersecurity challenges and engaged with industry partners. Bellini College Associate Professor John Licato also won the conference鈥檚 $70,000 Innovation Challenge for his AI contract analysis platform.

March 13, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Cyberherd, Cybersecurity

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Lime green tassel to debut at Bellini College鈥檚 inaugural commencement

USF鈥檚 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will debut the new lime green tassel at this month鈥檚 fall commencement, marking the graduation of its inaugural class. The new color now represents the college鈥檚 technology-focused disciplines and joins USF鈥檚 long-standing academic regalia tradition.

December 5, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cyberherd, Cybersecurity, Research

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USF鈥檚 CyberHerd team dominates in CyberHawk CTF win

After missing a flight due to bad weather and arriving in an Uber just hours before their competition began, USF鈥檚 CyberHerd team won first place at the University of North Dakota CyberHawks National Capture the Flag competition this week.

November 3, 2025Cyberherd, Cybersecurity

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Curiosity, Code, and a Cyber Path

Before she could say motherboard, Michelle McAveety was playing with computers. From tinkering on an early MacIntosh computer while sitting in a booster seat to building PCs with her dad at the age of 6 to programming in high school, the USF computer engineering major has grown up surrounded by wires, code and curiosity.

August 18, 2025Cyberherd, Cybersecurity

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USF CyberHerd captures first place at world鈥檚 largest hacker conference

The 911爆料网鈥檚 CyberHerd team claimed first place at DEF CON 33鈥檚 鈥淎dversary Wars鈥 Capture the Flag, capping the competitive team鈥檚 debut at what is widely regarded as the largest hacking and security conference in the world.

August 13, 2025Cyberherd, Cybersecurity

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It all started with unlimited lives

As a middle schooler, Grant Stevens wanted unlimited lives for some video games. 鈥淢y first foray into cybersecurity was as a little kid, hacking to gain advantages in a game. Now, I am gaining the education needed to prevent serious malicious hacking and safeguard systems."

August 6, 2025Cyberherd, Cybersecurity

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Established in 2024, the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing is the first of its kind in Florida and one of the pioneers in the nation to bring together the disciplines of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing into a dedicated college. 911爆料网 aim to position Florida as a global leader and economic engine in AI, cybersecurity and computing education and research. 911爆料网 foster interdisciplinary innovation and ethical technology development through strong industry and government partnerships.

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