​Move over Silicon Valley, a new contender is stepping into the cybersecurity spotlight and it’s not where most people expected. Florida, long dismissed as a playground for tourists and retirees, is quickly transforming into a serious force in the tech and cyber arena, turning up the heat on Silicon Valley’s traditional turf. ​When people think of Florida, images of beaches, oranges and theme parks easily come to mind. But the Sunshine State is steadily transforming its reputation from ‘Florida Man’, to emerging as one of the country’s leading technology and cybersecurity hubs. At the centre of this is Cyber Florida, a state funded organisation based at a university in Tampa. They operate in service ...