Dr. Candi Ring is an experienced professional with expertise in cybersecurity curriculum development. As part of a strategic partnership between Cyber Florida and the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, Candi leads the Operation K12 initiative to support the mission to make Florida a national leader in cybersecurity through education, workforce development, interdisciplinary research, and community outreach. Candi has worked in various roles throughout her career including as an educator and instructional designer for over a decade. Some of Candi's most recent accomplishments include the development of a comprehensive Cybersecurity Essentials Scope and Sequence framework, a curriculum unit in collaboration with the NSA's Center for Cybersecurity Education and Innovation (CCEI), a Collaboration Center to connect cybersecurity teachers across the state, and monthly professional development webinars. Currently, the Operation K12 outreach efforts have reached 89% of the teachers and students in the state of Florida. Candi's expertise and accomplishments are a valuable contribution to the cybersecurity field.
