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Tampa Kicks Off OPSWAT Academy’s 2025 Bootcamp Series with Hands-On Training for CIP Cybersecurity Professionals
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The MetaDefender Platform Bootcamp in Tampa, held from February 5-7, 2025, successfully launched OPSWAT Academy’s 2025 bootcamp series. Bringing together cybersecurity professionals from government organizations, the event provided an immersive, hands-on learning experience focused on securing critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.
A Strong Start for 2025
Tampa was the first location of the 2025 series, offering unique advantages. Hosting the bootcamp at an OPSWAT office gave participants direct access to cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and deeper engagement with OPSWAT experts. This year’s bootcamp series builds on past successes by enhancing interactivity, expanding expert engagement, and focusing on real-world cybersecurity challenges.
What excites me most is that our partners get hands-on training, not just self-paced learning. They can interact with real equipment, ask meaningful questions, and engage directly with an instructor.
Joe Edwards
VP of Americas Channel and Technical Sales, OPSWAT
Practical Learning with MetaDefender Platform
A key highlight of the three-day bootcamp was the hands-on training experience, where participants explored practical cybersecurity solutions to strengthen critical infrastructure protection. Through interactive sessions, they gained valuable insights into defending industrial and government systems against evolving cyber threats.
The MetaDefender Bootcamp delivers deep knowledge of OPSWAT’s advanced threat prevention technologies while allowing participants to engage directly with experts and peers to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges
Dan Lanir
Senior VP of Customer Experience, OPSWAT
Beyond learning how to use OPSWAT solutions, the bootcamp reinforced the importance of structured cybersecurity education in deployment strategies.
Training is essential to ensure security teams can securely deploy OPSWAT solutions and maximize their protection against cyber threats.
Michael Barker
CTO, OPSWAT
Real-World Impact
Participants found the training highly valuable, gaining hands-on experience with critical cybersecurity tools.
I joined the OPSWAT Academy Bootcamp because OPSWAT provides advanced technologies to stay ahead of major threats and malware in the IT and OT sectors. This was a great opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, prepare for potential threats, and strengthen our defense against cyber risks that could impact our companies.
Vinicius Moyano
Sales & Alliances Manager, International IT
It was a great training. We learned a lot, which is valuable for us. We learned how to configure CDR, Kiosk, and how to implement them to protect our organization in the future.
Faisal Almalki
Director of Cybersecurity Infrastructure, KSA
With Tampa kicking off the 2025 series, the MetaDefender Platform Bootcamps continue to equip professionals with the skills to protect critical infrastructure. These bootcamps play a vital role in closing the cybersecurity skills gap through hands-on, practical training.
Interested in joining? Explore upcoming locations and take the next step in your cybersecurity journey!
