Orlando, FL – August 20, 2025 – Aurora InfoTech joined Empowered Girls Inc. on August 16 at the Dr. James R. Smith Center in Orlando to help equip young women with the awareness and digital skills they need to thrive in today’s technology-driven world.
As part of the organization’s Back-to-School Program, the workshop offered engaging sessions focused on personal development, leadership, and online safety. Aurora InfoTech’s Vice President and Chief Security Officer, Roy Richardson, served as a guest speaker, delivering an interactive session titled “Outsmarting Online Creeps, Scams & AI Tricks.”
The session aimed to help students understand the evolving risks of today’s digital landscape, including scams, impersonation, and AI-generated threats—while empowering them to protect themselves and their peers with practical digital safety habits.
“Hackers don’t always come through the front door. Today, they pretend to be your friends, classmates, or teachers,” said Richardson. “The goal of this session was to equip students with the right mindset and tools to spot deception, protect their information, and speak up when something doesn’t feel right.”
The interactive workshop explored:
- How to spot phishing scams, fake profiles, and AI-generated messages
- Real examples of deepfakes and impersonation attacks
- The importance of privacy settings and limiting personal information online
- What steps to take if targeted by a scam or suspicious contact
- Encouragement to become digital defenders for their community
This partnership reflects Aurora InfoTech’s ongoing commitment to promoting Cybersecurity education and community engagement.
“Richardson’s insights on social media and technology were timely, resourceful, and provided a clear understanding of the importance of making informed decisions while recognizing potential dangers,” said Felicia Lewis, founder and executive director of Empowered Girls Inc. “The guidance he shared will benefit our young ladies immediately and for years to come.”
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Aurora InfoTech, a leading Cybersecurity firm, helps organizations across Orlando strengthen their security posture through proactive risk mitigation, cyber liability management, and executive-level advisory. Events like this allow the company to help business leaders translate Cybersecurity threats into actionable strategies that support long-term resilience.
For more information, please visit Aurora InfoTech’s website at www.aurora-infotech.com or contact us at (407) 995-6766.
Media Contact: Rezelle Rosales, (407) 995-6766, rezellerosales@aurora-infotech.com
About Aurora InfoTech:
Aurora InfoTech is a recognized leader in Cybersecurity Consulting and Managed IT Security Services. Founded in 2016 and backed by over 25 years of global experience, the company has been named a Top 250 Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) in 2021, 2023, and 2024. Aurora InfoTech partners with organizations across industries to enhance their Cybersecurity posture through proactive risk mitigation, cyber liability management, and executive-level advisory services.
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 eight 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, Orlando and
Winter Springs. 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.
