Lessons learned from KnowBe4’s hiring of a North Korean hacker
The incident has begun highlighting critical issues in remote hiring and security vetting.
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Lakshmi Shenoy, stepping down as CEO of Embarc Collective, says a 'people first' ethos built the accelerator
Seven years after Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik handpicked Lakshmi Shenoy to make his vision for a startup accelerator a reality, Shenoy is stepping down as CEO. She spoke with the Business Journal about how she grew Embarc — and how much she grew while doing it.
Empowering the Next Generation: KnowBe4 Releases its Children’s Interactive Cybersecurity Activity Kit
This kit aims to make cybersecurity education for children more accessible
KnowBe4 Named Best Workplace in the Middle East
KnowBe4 recognised for exceptional organizational culture in the Middle East
New NATO data standard was born in St. Pete
A data encryption standard adopted by the world’s most powerful military alliance has an unlikely birthplace – the St. Petersburg Innovation District’s waterfront. The unexpected achievement began in April 2023 at the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) standardized the zero-trust data format (ZTDF) March 23, 2024. The news came …
St. Pete startup takes advanced AI to the Moon
Valkyrie, an artificial intelligence-focused applied science research and development company, will soon hitch a ride to the Moon with a St. Petersburg startup. Austin-based Valkyrie announced Thursday that it formed a strategic partnership with Lonestar Data Holdings, which operates from the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub. In February, the local startup became the first to …
FloridaMakes Partnership Announced
Cyber Florida at USF and FloridaMakes Forge Partnership to Bolster Cybersecurity and Economic Resilience in Florida August 30, 2024—Tampa, Fla—In a strategic move to fortify local economies across the Sunshine State, Cyber Florida at USF and FloridaMakes proudly announce a collaborative partnership aimed at amplifying economic growth and resilience while bolstering cybersecurity measures …