Tim Holcomb – Inside Embarc Collective and Tampa’s Startup Future
Tim Holcomb is the CEO of the Embarc Collective, a Tampa-based nonprofit helping startup founders build bold, scalable companies through coaching, connection, and community.
In this episode, Tim sits down with Sarina Gandy to explore how Embarc Collective is shaping Tampa Bay’s growing innovation ecosystem by supporting founders through every stage of the startup journey. The two discuss Embarc’s unique approach to founder support, the importance of community in entrepreneurship, the evolving role of cybersecurity and emerging technology in the region, and how partnerships with organizations like the University of South Florida are helping strengthen Tampa Bay’s future workforce.
Tim also reflects on his own career journey across industries and countries — and the full-circle experiences that eventually led him back to entrepreneurship and leadership in Tampa Bay.
The CyberBay Podcast is produced by Sarina Gandy and powered by Cyber Florida.
Eric Foster – Building TENEX.AI from the Ground Up
Eric Foster, CEO and founder of TENEX.AI, is building more than a cybersecurity company – he’s building an AI-native defense solution designed to change how security teams operate.
In this episode of the CyberBay Podcast, guest host and Tampa Bay Business Journal reporter Anjelica Rubin sits down with Eric inside TENEX’s soon-to-be headquarters, which is currently still under construction, for a conversation about building from the ground up. Eric reflects on his early fascination with technology, the mentors who shaped his leadership journey, and the pivotal moments that pushed him to launch TENEX. Together, they explore what it really means to be “AI-native,” how artificial intelligence is reshaping the cybersecurity workforce, and why Eric believes Tampa Bay – and CyberBay – are positioned to play a defining role in the industry’s future.
The CyberBay Podcast is produced by Sarina Gandy, powered by Cyber Florida, and supported by Bellini Capital.
Technical Threat Advisory | CVE-2026-45675
This technical threat advisory covers LDAP and OAuth first-user race condition, allowing unauthorized admin privilege escalation in Open WebUI.
This threat was originally discovered by Sanaan Fayaz Wani from the Cyber Florida SOC and is now recognized as an official CVE.
Romance Scams Informational Report
One of today’s most pervasive threats, romance scams build fake trust and affection to defraud victims. McAfee’s 2026 report found 1 in 7 American adults lost money to online dating or romance scams, and the FTC reports a median loss of $2,000 per victim — $1.14 billion in 2023.
This Cyber Florida Security Operations Center report explains what romance scams are, as well as common tactics, prevention tips, and points to resources for reporting and recovery.
AI-Powered Cyber Threats: From Emerging Risks to Practical Defenses
This informational report from the Security Operations Center at Cyber Florida at USF examines emerging AI-driven attack vectors -including deepfake-enabled social engineering, automated malware campaigns, prompt injection, AI-assisted spear phishing, and more; plus practical detection techniques, risk mitigation frameworks, and policy recommendations.
Authors: Waratchaya Luangphairin (June), Eduarda Koop, Isaiah Johnson, and Isaac Ward.
Modernizing the U.S. Cyber Talent Pipeline for the AI Era
This report examines why Florida’s entry‑level cybersecurity market struggles – misaligned curricula, mixed job postings, and limited hands‑on experiences – and lays out the CyberBay2026 Regional Workforce Alignment Action Plan. A roadmap for educators, employers, and policymakers to scale evidence‑based solutions and strengthen Florida’s cybersecurity talent pipeline.