CyberBay Conference Highlights National Security and Cybersecurity
Over 1,000 attendees gathered at the inaugural CyberBay conference to explore Tampa Bay's growing presence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and national security.
The event featured a simulated cyberattack, where performers dressed in LED-lit costumes represented white-hat and black-hat hackers, illustrating the battle between good and evil in the digital world.
The FBI estimates there are 700,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs nationwide – a shortage that leaves both private companies and public agencies vulnerable to attack.
The conference aimed to visualize the risks of cybersecurity threats, making it more accessible to understand. Author's summary: CyberBay conference explores cybersecurity and national security.
- Over 1,000 attendees from outside Florida and locally
- Tampa Bay emerging as a national hub for cybersecurity and AI
- Simulated cyberattack performed through dance and motion