Recognizing the increasing threat posed by technology-facilitated crimes, former Commissioner James T. Moore convened a focus group in January 1998 to determine the most effective way to address these emerging challenges. This group was the springboard for the creation of the Florida Computer Crime Center (FC3), which had both policy planning, operational responsibilities, and a broad range of services. These services included criminal investigations, regional investigative support, training, and advanced computer forensic analysis. In July 1998, the FC3 was formally assembled with 10 FDLE members (sworn agents, analysts, and network engineers) and based at FDLE Headquarters in Tallahassee.

In 2003, the Secure Florida initiative was incorporated into FC3’s responsibilities, enhancing efforts to protect Florida’s citizens, businesses, and government agencies from cyber-related threats, vulnerabilities, and crimes. Visitors to SecureFlorida.org can access information on a wide range of cybersecurity topics for both organizations and individuals, including virus protection, strong password practices, online child safety, network intrusion prevention, and business continuity planning.

In 2017, the Cybercrime Office was established in accordance with Chapter 943.0415, Florida Statutes, to include monitoring state information technology resources and analyzing security incidents, threats, and breaches. The responsibilities include investigating cyber security incidents related to local and state government agencies, assisting with incident response and recovery.

In March of 2023, the Cybercrime Office and the Office of Statewide Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence Unit were merged to create the FDLE Cyber Bureau. In May 2024, the Cyber Crime Technology and Telecommunications Division was created to consolidate all FDLE statewide cyber initiatives, to include cryptocurrency investigations and network intrusion response under a centralized command structure.

The Division now includes more than 40 members who deliver specialized expertise and support to FDLE regional offices as well as local and state agencies. Their expertise spans a wide range of areas, including telecommunications, cryptocurrency investigations, cyber intelligence, digital forensics, network intrusion response, and the deployment of digital forensic and investigative technologies to enhance law enforcement operations.