OPSWAT to inaugurate global headquarters, CIP Lab at Tampa SkyCenter One

October 27, 2023

OPSWAT expands globally in 2023 to safeguard critical industries from evolving cyber threats

Critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions vendor OPSWAT announced the opening of its global headquarters and CIP Lab. The move helps to foster innovation, collaboration, and cybersecurity advancements.

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled to take place on Nov. 1 at 4:15 p.m. at SkyCenter One in Tampa, Florida. This event will include Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Benny Czarny, founder and CEO of OPSWAT, alongside other distinguished OPSWAT executives.

OPSWAT’s new office, whose location was unveiled in 2022, was completed in June this year, spanning nearly 32,000 square feet and overlooking Tampa’s International Airport. Designed with an open-concept layout, the space has been tailored to encourage collaboration and innovation among OPSWAT’s dedicated employees, customers, and partners.

“We embarked on the journey to relocate our global headquarters to Tampa in 2021,” Czarny said in a media statement. “After months of meticulous planning and constructing, we are thrilled to unveil this achievement with our local community and valued business partners.”

The heart of the facility is the CIP lab, an instrumental component of OPSWAT’s global mission to safeguard critical infrastructure. The CIP lab has been replicated in offices and industry events globally, serving as interactive hubs dedicated to mapping operational technology (OT) and IT data flow. They showcase OPSWAT’s IT and OT cybersecurity capabilities, providing resources for partners, customers, and employees.

Moreover, the CIP labs demonstrate OPSWAT’s zero-trust solutions, showcasing their prowess in detecting, analyzing, and mitigating malware and zero-day attacks. Additionally, they offer insights into how specific customer environments respond to potential threats.

The milestone follows OPSWAT’s recent operational expansions, including the establishment of offices and CIP labs earlier this year in key global locations such as Romania, India, Japan, and the UAE. Earlier this month, OPSWAT also debuted its CIP lab at the GovWare event in Singapore.

The inauguration ceremony at the Tampa facility will be followed by a reception, bringing together OPSWAT’s employees, customers, and community partners to celebrate. The event marks a significant leap forward in OPSWAT’s commitment to advancing cybersecurity solutions and fostering innovation on a global scale.