2025 CyberBay Conference

October 14, 2025

Dr. George Burruss (second slide) participated in panel discussion: Is Cybersecurity the Foundation of National Security? CIBR Lab managers, Courtney Weber (not pictured) and Marlena Bolton (first slide), attended the panel presentation and CyberBay conference to promote the presence of CIBR Lab.

"Welcome to CyberBay: the nation’s epicenter for cybersecurity and AI innovation—uniting world-class higher education, military partnership, and private-sector excellence to protect our nation’s digital borders. Powered by the University of South Florida, Cyber Florida, Bellini Capital, the USF Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity, and Computing, and the USF Institute for AI+X, CyberBay is where talent, technology, and national security converge to build the future of digital defense.

CyberBay 2025 is the inaugural event launching this bold initiative, inviting the technology, academic, government, and military sectors to unite and flourish in a shared mission to drive Tampa Bay’s evolution as the nation’s leader in the convergence of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and national security."

(CyberBay, 2025)

2025 Sunshine Cyber Conference

February 25, 2025

Dr. George Burruss, and CIBR lab managers, Courtney Weber (first slide) and Marlena Bolton (second slide), presented two CIBR Lab projects at Cyber Florida's annual Sunshine Cyber Conference: Developing AI tools for Law Enforcement and Victims of Cybercrime and Reducing Cybersecurity Risk Through Strategic Messaging: Insights for Improved Cyberhygiene.

"The Sunshine Cyber Conference is THE place to connect with Florida’s flourishing cybersecurity community. Cyber Florida at USF brings together a roster of world-class speakers and timely topics to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in cybersecurity for both technical practitioners and non-technical leaders alike. Our goal is an affordable, education-focused event that promotes ongoing connection, information-sharing, and community-building throughout Florida and beyond. Tracks and topics are tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses as well as state, county, and local government organizations, offering a world-class cyber conference experience for Florida’s most vulnerable entities!"

(Cyber Florida, 2025)

2024 Annual American Society of Criminology (ASC) Conference

November 15, 2024

Courtney Weber presented a CIBR Lab project at the American Society of Criminology (ASC) conference in San Francisco, CA, assessing the efficacy of different styles of cybersecurity-focused educational videos on preventing subjects from falling victim to cyber-attacks.

United States Secret Service's Tampa Bay Cyber Fraud Task Force Meeting

September 12, 2024

Dr. George Burruss presented CIBR Lab's plans to develop an AI chatbot to assist senior victims of different cybercrimes, titled "Project SeniorSafe", to law enforcement agencies located across the state of Florida as well as representatives from other institutions like Raymond James Financial and the US Secret Service. While law enforcement agencies and the cybersecurity industry do track cybercrime incidents, there is a significant gap in understanding the victims. The initiative seeks to gather detailed information about incidents to help law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals develop evidence-based policies and provide resources and guidance to victims of cybercrime.

Cyber Florida's Do We Belong Here Documentary Premiere at the Historical Tampa Theatre 

September 10, 2024

Pictured are CIBR lab members Marlena Bolton, Bressia Borja, and Courtney Weber (left to right) who attended Cyber Florida's film event which premiered the Do We Belong Here documentary which celebrates women within the field of cybersecurity. 

"The Do We Belong Here documentary explores the trials and triumphs of the women changing the world of cybersecurity. Through in-depth interviews, the film shines a spotlight on their resilience, leadership, and relentless pursuit to prove that they belong. From personal stories to professional breakthroughs, Do We Belong Here captures the heart of belonging, representation, and the future of diversity in cyber." 

(Cyber Florida, 2024)