Global cyber simulation and training company expands to Orlando, advancing national workforce development and AI-powered cyber resilience
Orlando, Fla. (November 30, 2025) Cympire, a global leader in AI-powered cyber simulation and training technology, has established its U.S. presence in Orlando through the UCF Business Incubation Program, joining Central Florida’s fast-growing cybersecurity and defense innovation ecosystem.
Cympire’s cloud-native, cyber simulation platform enables organizations to strengthen cyber readiness at scale — from enterprise teams to national-level programs — with no hardware or setup requirements. The company’s patented Cyber Studio and real-time analytics deliver hyper-realistic, measurable cyber resilience exercises for businesses, educators, and government agencies alike.
“Cyber resilience is no longer optional — it’s mission-critical,” said Yaniv Shachar, Co-Founder and CEO of Cympire. “By partnering with UCF and leveraging Orlando’s deep expertise in simulation, defense, and academia, we aim to accelerate the next generation of AI-powered, cloud-based cyber readiness across the nation.”
The move positions Cympire at the center of Florida’s expanding tech corridor, providing proximity to federal agencies, defense contractors, and enterprise customers along the East Coast. Through the UCF Business Incubation Program, Cympire gains access to business development support, research partnerships, and a pipeline of cybersecurity talent from UCF and its partners.
“Cympire has a proven track record of helping organizations worldwide enhance cyber resilience through scalable, simulation-based technology,” says Kelly Daubach, site manager, UCF Business Incubation Program at the Orlando Tech Hub, where Cympire is operating. “Orlando’s ecosystem of innovation and collaboration is the perfect environment for their next stage of growth.
Cympire plans to expand its U.S. operations over the next year, hiring additional engineers, product specialists, and business-development staff as it scales partnerships across the enterprise, public sector and education markets.
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UCF Business Incubation Program: Alan Byrd, Alan Byrd & Associates, 407-415-8470, Alan@ByrdConnections.com
About Cympire: Founded in 2020, Cympire is a global leader in AI-powered cyber simulation and readiness technology, trusted by defense organizations, enterprises, and academic institutions worldwide. The cloud-native Cympire Platform delivers scalable, scenario-based cyber simulation, real-time analytics, and adaptive learning — all accessible through a browser with no infrastructure required. Cympire’s patented Cyber Studio enables rapid scenario creation and continuous readiness assessment, aligned with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST NICE, and CMMC frameworks. For more information, visit www.cympire.com.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program: The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program is a community resource that provides early-stage companies with the tools, training and infrastructure to become financially stable, high-growth/impact enterprises. Since 1999, this award-winning program has provided vital business development resources, resulting in over 300 local startup companies reaching their potential faster and graduating into the community where they continue to grow and positively impact the local economy.
With nine facilities throughout the region, the UCF Business Incubation Program is an economic development partnership between the University of Central Florida, the Corridor, Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties, and the cities of Eustis, Kissimmee and Orlando. In 2023, current incubator clients supported over 1,000 employees and generated over $120 million in revenue. Nineteen companies graduated from the program and remained in the local community. For more information, visit www.incubator.ucf.edu
