Resources for CyberLaunch
Pre-Event Read-Aheads
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REMINDER: Faculty advisors and chaperones are responsible for their respective students AT ALL TIMES. Cyber Florida cannot accept responsibility for student safety. Please ensure your students treat the event team, the hotel, and other guests respectfully.
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Cyber Florida CyberLaunch
We have created an optional WhatsApp Community to connect the event administrators with team faculty leads in case you have questions or problems during the event (i.e, running late, can’t find the venue, etc.). It is not required, just an option to help you connect with the event team. Please do not share the link with students; this is intended for event staff and faculty leads only. Thank you!
Agenda
- 8:00-9:00 AM: Check-In + Breakfast Grand Sierra Ballroom + Hallway
- 9:00–10:00 AM: Welcome Remarks + Keynote Address Grand Sierra Ballroom
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM:
- Competition Grand Sierra Ballroom
- Faculty Breakout Sessions: Antigua Rooms 1-3
- 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch Grand Sierra Ballroom
- 1:00-3:00 PM:
- Competition Grand Sierra Ballroom
- Faculty Breakout Sessions Antigua Rooms 1-3
- 3:00-3:30 PM: Break
- 3:30-4:00 PM: Awards Ceremony Grand Sierra Ballroom
- 4:00 PM: Event Concludes
Students and faculty advisors are encouraged to visit with exhibitors and cyber mentors throughout the event to learn more about cyber careers.
Faculty advisors may check in on their teams anytime, but we ask that you do not assist with the challenges. Trained volunteers will be available to assist teams as needed while keeping a fair playing field for all participants.
Resort Map
The Search for the Cyber Unicorn
Are Cyber Unicorns Real? The Truth About Entry-Level Cybersecurity Hiring
Every industry event echoes the same frustration—employers can’t find the right cybersecurity talent, and eager candidates can’t even get an interview. Is the mythical “cyber unicorn”—the perfect entry-level hire with advanced skills and experience—just that, a myth? The Search for the Cyber Unicorn dives deep into this paradox, uncovering the real disconnect between job expectations and candidate qualifications. Through candid interviews with HR professionals across Florida, this report reveals what’s really happening in cybersecurity hiring: how collaboration, internal hiring, and experience weigh into the equation. If you’re tired of the talent gap narrative and ready for real solutions, this report is your guide to bridging the divide.
Sunshine Cyber Conference 2025 Agenda
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Agenda is subject to change.
Sunshine Cyber Conference 2025 Speakers
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