🖥️ AI Courses at FIT | CityClips #223

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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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