In a recent spotlight event, OPSWAT proudly unveiled its Global Headquarters at SkyCenter One at Tampa International Airport, marking a significant milestone for the cybersecurity industry. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and OPSWAT customers and community partners joined the celebration alongside the global executive team.
Benny Czarny, OPSWAT’s visionary Founder and CEO, emphasized the strategic importance of the new HQ situated at the Tampa International Airport. In his opening remarks, he highlighted how this location serves as a central hub for training cybersecurity professionals worldwide, aligning seamlessly with OPSWAT's global mission to safeguard critical infrastructure.
This place will be a hub for training and teaching IT and OT professionals about critical infrastructure security. I am also excited to work closely with our Tampa community. From protecting Tampa’s critical infrastructure to teaming up with local schools to offer training opportunities for students to learn and be part of our mission. As we grow, we'll create jobs in the Tampa Bay community, not just in technology but also in other areas like operations, marketing, and sales. I want to thank our Tampa team, builders, and architects for their hard work in making this office a reality.
Benny CzarnyFounder and CEO
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor commended OPSWAT for choosing Tampa as its home, recognizing the global significance of the decision. She emphasized the city's rapid growth in the cybersecurity field and thanked OPSWAT for contributing to this thriving ecosystem. The two-year journey to find the perfect location concluded at Tampa International Airport, symbolizing a strong partnership between OPSWAT and the community.
Stephen Gorham, OPSWAT’s Chief Operating Officer, shed light on the meticulous process of selecting the HQ space, emphasizing the need for a versatile environment that supports the company's post-pandemic vision. Gorham reflected on the long journey of exploring numerous properties before finding the ideal space that aligns with OPSWAT's goals.
The cornerstone of the nearly 32,000 square foot state-of-the-art office is the critical infrastructure protection (CIP) lab, which showcases OPSWAT’s solutions to analyze malware and detect and remediate threats. Similar labs are replicated at OPSWAT offices worldwide and at industry conferences and events. During the inauguration, Joe Edwards, OPSWAT’s Vice President of Global Sales Engineering, shared a live demonstration of cyberattacks on operational technology (OT), deployment of USB malware, and the impact of email-based threats. Closing out the demo, he showcased OPSWAT’s end-to-end solutions in action, illustrating their efficacy in preventing these cyber threats.
