PRESS RELEASE
September 11, 2024—Tampa, Fla— Cyber Florida at USF, in partnership with Cisco and WiCyS (Ladies in Cybersecurity), proudly hosted the premiere of the Do We Belong Right here? documentary final evening on the historic Tampa Theatre. The cybersecurity group confirmed sturdy assist, with greater than 200 attendees, together with Cyber Florida at USF companions and documentary contributors who traveled from out of city, gathering in individual to observe the manufacturing. The occasion culminated practically 18 months of planning, interviews, and relationship-building.
The 90-minute documentary, impressed by the favored Do We Belong Right here? podcast, highlights the experiences of ladies and different underrepresented teams within the cybersecurity trade. Attendees have been moved by the inspirational tales of perseverance and success shared by main feminine cybersecurity practitioners, executives, and CISOs from high firms and organizations who generously contributed to the venture.
Whereas ladies’s participation within the cybersecurity trade is rising, ladies nonetheless solely illustration about 20-25% of the cybersecurity workforce, in keeping with ISC2.
“This movie represents the center of what we’re striving for in cybersecurity—range, inclusion, and the understanding that everybody belongs right here,” mentioned Sarina Gandy, co-producer of the documentary and a key voice in its creation.
Following the screening, a energetic Q&A panel with the podcast group passed off, that includes:
· Pam Lindemoen, Chief Data Safety Officer Advisor, Cisco
· Tashya Denose, Actuality Labs Safety Program Supervisor, Meta
· Sarina Gandy, Cyber Communications & Advertising Analyst and Do We Belong Right here Podcast Producer, Cyber Florida at USF
· Rex Wilson, Model Supervisor, Cyber Florida at USF
The documentary is accessible to observe on the Cyber Florida at USF YouTube channel.
Interviews with documentary contributors and the podcast group may be organized with Cyber Outreach Supervisor Jennifer Kleman, APR, CPRC at [email protected].
ABOUT CYBER FLORIDA AT UF
The Florida Middle for Cybersecurity on the College of South Florida, generally known as Cyber Florida at USF, was established by the Florida Legislature in 2014. Its mission is to place Florida as a nationwide chief in cybersecurity via complete training, cutting-edge analysis, and intensive outreach. Cyber Florida leads numerous initiatives to encourage and educate each present and future cybersecurity professionals, advance utilized analysis, and improve cybersecurity consciousness and security of people and organizations.