Featured Partner: NAT20
Whazzup, Tech Tuesday. IYKYK (If you know, you know). This week we cover a short recap of TalTech’s recent event on emerging cybersecurity threats and attack vectors. Florida Institute of Technology is boosting its AI investments to foster innovation. Also, Ruvos celebrated their 20th anniversary. Stay tuned for all upcoming local tech events.
Quick Summary
In this 223rd edition, here’s what we’ve got:
Cybersecurity: Recap of TalTech’s Recent Lunch & Learn
Tech Ed: AI Investments at Florida Institute of Technology
Local Tech: Ruvos Celebrates 20 years
Featured Partner: NAT20 | Nerds Around Tallahassee
TLH Tech Events
CYBERSECURITY
EMERGING THREATS
Image Credit: TalTech
On August 15th, the Tallahassee Chapter of ISACA and TALTECH co-hosted a Lunch & Learn at the FSU Technology Services Building, focusing on emerging cyber threats and attack vectors. Guest speaker and Cybersecurity Expert, Jeremy Dold of Blackbaud, Inc and Founder of Risk Defenders, gave attendees major insights.
Current Trends: Discussed the latest cyber threats, highlighting how they are evolving and what to watch out for in the coming months.
Case Studies: Real-world examples were shared, illustrating recent cybersecurity incidents and the lessons learned from these events.
Key Takeaways:
Global average cost of a data breach - $4.88M
3 Main areas of attacks in terms of scale - Supply chain, deepfake, and Gen AI
Addressing Threats - Employee training, zero-trust security model, AI governance, and continuous security validation
The turnout was a great showing for the end of summer, featuring interactive discussions and Q&A session that offered valuable insights and networking opportunities for local IT and cybersecurity professionals.
TECH ED
FIT AI PROGRAM
Image Credit: Florida Daily
The Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) is set to offer a new bachelor's degree in applied math, AI, and data science starting in Fall 2024. The curriculum will integrate AI into the "University Experience" course for first-year students and provide certificate programs and workshops to enhance AI education. | Florida Daily
New Degree: FIT plans to offer a bachelor's degree focusing on applied math, AI, and data science starting in Fall 2024. 📚
Curriculum Integration: AI will be integrated into the "University Experience" course for first-year students. 🤖
Certifications and Workshops: The college will offer certificate programs in AI and host workshops for high school teachers in AI and space science. 🏫
LOCAL TECH
RUVOS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
Image Credit: Ruvos
Ruvos' 20th anniversary celebration on August 9, 2024, highlighted their two decades of resilience and innovation, showcasing their expertise in tackling complex data challenges and setting the stage for future advancements. | Ruvos
Co-founder of CityClips, Julia Holly, and fellow TalTech board members and community partners were in attendance. Pictured left to right: Lester Hutt (NAT20), Bryan Gibson (i2x Solutions), Greg Patterson (IMS Business Solutions), Bonnie Burk (Integris), Julia Holly (JH Creative + CityClips), and Eddie G. Loumiet (Ruvos)
The anniversary emphasized Ruvos’ ability to overcome challenges and continuously innovate, leveraging their extensive cross-functional team experience to create effective solutions.
Catch CEO of Ruvos, Eddie L.’s Speech in Newsletter recap here.
Key stats & facts📈:
100+ team members
Global health tech business based in Tallahassee with employees across the U.S. and in South Africa
Instrumental in transferring Covid-vaccine data to the White House
The “FedEx” of healthcare data, delivering millions of sensitive data points per day
FEATURED PARTNER
Image credit: NAT20
NAT20: Nerds Around Tallahassee
Do you self-identify as a geek, a nerd, or maybe even a dork? Do you wish you could meet other geeks in Tallahassee, but none of the networking events seem to have other people who share your nerdy interests? If you answered "Yes" to these questions, then the NAT20 group is specifically for you! They created NAT20 to help form connections and friendships as they introduce everyone to the things that make Tallahassee unique. | NAT20
TECH EVENTS
SUCCESS SUMMIT
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Featured Event: Aug. 19th to 20th, Mon. to Tues. at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa: 2024 Small Business Success Summit Hosted by the Florida SBDC
Aug. 21st, Wed. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT at 1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive Tallahassee, FL 32310: Monthly Public Tour by MagLab | Learn More
Aug. 22nd, Mon. 12:30 PM to 5:15 PM at AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol: State of Technology - Florida Industry Forum 2024 | Register Learn More
Registration Fee per person: $150 for Industry Insider – Florida members
$250 for non-members
Aug. 27th, Tues. 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT at MagLab, Room B101: Seminar By Ernest Fontes, Cornell University Hosted by Hongyu Bai | Learn More
Aug. 31st, Sat. 10 AM to 1 PM EDT at 615 Paul Russell Road Tallahassee, FL: 4-H Youth Open House: Free Event by UF/IFAS Leon County Extension Youth Development | Free Reserve a spot
Sep. 18th, Wednesday. 11.030AM to 12.30PM at 1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive Tallahassee, FL 32310: Monthly Public Tour by MagLab Learn More
Sep. 28th to 29th, Sat. to Sun. 7 PM EDT and 2 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: Star Wars A New Hope In Concert | Ticket Price Range: $20 to $100 Tickets
There is an overall 8-ticket limit for this event.
Door Time is 6 PM EDT.
Sep. 28th to 29th, Sat. to Mon. at Alachua County Sports and Events Center: 2024 Infinity Con Gainesville | Tickets
VIP Pass: $125, Infinite VIP Passport: $1000
Weekend Pass: $32, Kids Weekend Pass (Age 6-12): $22, Student Weekend Pass Advance: $30
1 Day Pass | Saturday & Sunday Pass: $20, Kids Saturday & Sunday Pass: $14, Student Saturday & Saturday: $18
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