Orlando, FL – August 1, 2025 – Two Cybersecurity leaders set aside competition to educate and protect local businesses during the Cybersecurity Essentials for Business Leaders workshop, hosted by the Lake Economic Area Development Partnership and the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program.
The event brought together Lake County business owners and leaders for a timely, interactive session on the evolving cyber risks facing today’s organizations. Roy Richardson, Vice President and Chief Security Officer of Aurora InfoTech, joined Affinity Tech Solutions as a featured guest speaker—sharing real-world examples, live exercises, and actionable guidance tailored for small and mid-sized businesses.
The workshop highlighted how cybersecurity has evolved beyond an IT issue, becoming a direct business risk that affects every department. Attendees were guided through critical topics, including executive decision-making during cyber incidents, third-party and insider risk, and building a cybersecurity-first culture. A live tabletop simulation gave leaders an opportunity to step through a mock cyber event and evaluate their real-world readiness.
“Hackers are the new mafia. They come silently, and they take everything,” said Roy Richardson during the session. “And no insurance policy can cover the emotional burden or lost legacy that follows.”
While both Richardson and Affinity Tech Solutions brought industry experience to the discussion, their presence at the event was driven by a shared commitment to community—not competition. Their collaboration emphasized the urgent need for education and preparedness, especially for businesses that may not have access to dedicated cybersecurity resources.
Read the full article for key takeaways and next steps to improve your cyber readiness: https://www.aurora-infotech.com/blog/cybersecurity-essentials-lake-county-collaboration/
Aurora InfoTech, a leading cybersecurity firm, helps organizations across Central Florida 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.
