Tampa Bay Wave wins SBA grant to boost women-led cyber companies
This is the Wave’s fourth win for the competition.
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2021 Florida Cyber Forum
Cyber Florida is pleased to support the Foundation of Associated Industries of Florida (FAIF), the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, and FloridaMakes in presenting the third annual Florida Cyber Forum on October 18 – 19. Businesses in engaged in critical infrastructure, supply chain, transportation, and defense contracting are invited to learn about the latest in …
2020-2021 Annual Report
As it was for so many around the world, 2020-2021 was a year of change at the Florida Center for Cybersecurity (Cyber Florida). In addition to navigating the pandemic, the introduction of new leadership ushered in a bolder vision for the Center with high-reaching objectives designed to position Cyber Florida on the national stage. A …
SPP, Embarc, FL Funders form recruitment supergroup for next wave of tech companies
Creators of the “Hi Tampa Bay” initiative hope it extends beyond their core group and becomes a call to action for the entire region.
To Pay or Not to Pay? What Citizens Think Governments Should Do with Ransomware
According to recent estimates, government agencies and jurisdictions in the United States have experienced nearly 250 ransomware attacks in the past three years, costing roughly $50 billion in combined recovery costs and productivity losses, to say nothing of the disruption of services. It’s a problem that continues to grow year over year, and some people …
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Weaponized Telegram Bots
I. Targeted Entities Telegram Banks Contactless payment systems II. Introduction Cybercriminals are stealing one-time password tokens (OTPs) in order to gain access to PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other contactless payment services. III. Background Information Researchers from Intel 471 have discovered that cybercriminals are using Telegram bots to steal OTPs and defraud people through …
Tampa entrepreneur creates online payment, profile system for drone pilots
Bobby Quinn is officially kicking off his alpha phase today for an online platform that allows drone pilots to display and sell their content behind a paywall. Quinn, who is a drone pilot and served in the military for 13 years and two years as a contractor, formed the company in 2018. The plan was …
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Florida Funders, SPP, Drift and others form platform to attract tech companies
As Tampa Bay emerges as one of the top cities for tech talent, local economic development leaders, investors and executives have launched a tool to help recruit more tech businesses to the region. The coalition is made up of organizations including Embarc Collective, Strategic Property Partners (the developers of Water Street Tampa), angel investment group …
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KnowBe4 continues to bolster research arm with new C-level hire
The founder of a company that was acquired by KnowBe4 is now the head of its research arm.
What Does the Deadline on Federal Event Log Management Mean for My Organization?
A new Cybersecurity Executive Order deadline on event log management has many technology companies wondering if they have to take action. Our Federal Practice Lead, Tony Bai, explains what this update means and whether or not it will affect your organization. Another day, another cyber executive order deadline quickly approaching. Recently, the Office of Management …
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