Simulated cyberattack, national security highlight inaugural CyberBay conference

CyberBay Conference Highlights National Security and Cybersecurity

Over 1,000 attendees gathered at the inaugural CyberBay conference to explore Tampa Bay's emergence as a hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and national security.

The FBI estimates a shortage of 700,000 cybersecurity jobs nationwide, leaving companies and agencies vulnerable to attack. To visualize this risk, performers simulated a cyberattack through dance and motion.

Performers represented black-hat hackers, while others embodied white-hat hackers, illustrating the battle between good and evil in the digital world.

The conference showcased Tampa Bay's growing importance in the field of cybersecurity and national security, attracting visitors from outside Florida.

Author's summary: CyberBay conference highlights cybersecurity risks and opportunities.

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University of South Florida University of South Florida — 2025-10-15