Israeli cybersecurity company Cybecs chooses Tampa for regional headquarters
September 28, 2023
Cybecs plans to create 150 jobs over the next three years
Tampa, Fla. (September 28, 2023) – Cybecs, an Israeli cybersecurity company, announced today that it is establishing its regional headquarters in Tampa. The company plans to create 150 jobs over the next three years in roles such as information technology, software development, sales and human resources.
“We were looking to expand with an office in the Eastern time zone, particularly the Southeast, and Tampa stood out to us because of the strong tech presence here,” said Asaf Levy, CEO of Cybecs. “We’re excited to build a strong team in Tampa, tapping into the deep pool of tech talent that this growing city has to offer.”
Cybecs, which offers rapid technological solutions to counter cyber threats for global operations, is initially leasing space in downtown Tampa as it ramps up its operations in Tampa. Cybecs offers customized/personalized end-to-end services to companies across a wide range of industries, including defense, e-commerce, banking, healthcare, transportation, aviation, education, and various others, just to name a few. It joins a growing list of cybersecurity companies choosing to expand to Tampa, including Ridgeline International, Rapid7 and OPSWAT.
The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council provided a community and labor market overview to make the case for Tampa, and it will continue to assist the company with support for training grants and finding skilled talent with its partners at CareerSource Tampa Bay and local universities.
The Tampa Bay EDC has seen an increase interest in foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, particularly in the Financial and Professional Services and Information Technology sectors. More than 40% of Tampa Bay EDC’s new prospects this year have been international companies.
“We continue to see interest from not only technology companies but also international companies choosing Tampa to launch or expand their U.S. operations,” said Angel Gonzalez, chair of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council and regional president of SouthState Bank. “We welcome Cybecs to our community, which is another great addition to our thriving technology and cybersecurity ecosystem.”
About Cybecs
Cybecs was founded to address rapid technological advancement, changing business models, global privacy regulations, and increasing cyber threats for global organizations. Cybecs offers personalized solutions and holistic client safeguarding using our inventive security strategies and pioneering suite of services and products known as RedRok. We stay ahead of the threats, so you stay ahead in business. For more information, visit www.cybecs.com.
About the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council
The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council is the lead designated economic development agency for Hillsborough County and the cities of Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace. Established in 2009 as a partnership between the public sector and private corporate investors, the EDC works to advance a diversified local economy that is beneficial to all by attracting, expanding and retaining quality employers, a talented workforce and investment, focusing within targeted industry sectors, including Corporate Headquarters, Financial and Professional Services, Information Technology, Life Science and Health Care, Defense and Security, Distribution and Logistics, and Manufacturing. The EDC exists because of the generous support of more than 100 corporations, Hillsborough County, and the cities of Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace. For more information, visit www.tampabayedc.com.
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