Cybersecurity contributes over $2.3 billion to the local economy

PRESS RELEASE

BSides St. Pete 2025: Built by the Community, for the Community

St. Petersburg, FL — August 24, 2025 — BSides St. Pete is back for its fourth year, and if you’re working in IT, security, or anywhere in between, this is your space. On October 3–4, local tech pros will gather at St. Petersburg College’s Midtown Center for two days of hands-on sessions, real-world insights, and conversations that actually matter.This year’s theme—“Dare to Disrupt”—isn’t about buzzwords. It’s about challenging assumptions, sharing what works (and what doesn’t), and building stronger systems and teams together.Why It MattersCybersecurity isn’t just a niche anymore—it’s part of every business conversation in St. Pete. From Managed Service Providers and startups to healthcare and finance, the demand for security talent and solutions is growing fast:

– The Tampa Bay region sees cybersecurity contributing over $2.3 billion annually to the local economy.

– Job growth in the field is projected at 28%, with salaries ranging from $65K to $120K+.

– St. Pete is home to firms like 360 Advanced, NTG, Cyber Security Solutions, and CastleGarde, all helping shape the region’s security posture.

What to Expect:
BSides St. Pete is a community-driven event for the pros who live this stuff every day:

– Talks and panels on threat detection, cloud security, compliance, and risk
– Workshops on incident response, secure architecture, and vulnerability management
– Networking with local pros, students, and hiring teams

Whether you’re just getting started or leading a security team, BSides St. Pete is a chance to connect, learn, and contribute.

For tickets, speaker info, to donate or get involved, visit bsidesstpete.org.

Media Contact:Joyce Rimmele
PR Volunteer
714-707-0089
Joyrimmele@gmail.com
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