ReliaQuest opens first-ever cybersecurity storefront in Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay's Muma JA BizTown

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ReliaQuest, a leading provider of IT security solutions, today opened the first-of-its-kind simulated cybersecurity storefront to provide cyber workforce skills for elementary students, in partnership with the Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay. Fifth grade students from across Hillsborough County can now experience what it would be like to work in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, protecting other large businesses from hackers, malware and cyber-threats.

JA BizTown is an indoor city where students assume the roles of business leaders and consumers for a daylong, immersive career-prep experience. In partnership with the School District of Hillsborough County, the Junior Achievement program introduces fifth graders to future career opportunities. The standards-driven content and experiences of JA BizTown help close the achievement gap. ReliaQuest joins more than 20 other storefront sponsors at Muma JA BizTown, including Publix, Raymond James, Bank of America, the University of South Florida, the Tampa Bay Lightning and more.

ReliaQuest officially opened its storefront on Wednesday, Oct 18, with ReliaQuest CEO Brian Murphy co-hosting a ribbon cutting with his fifth grader counterpart that was assigned to be BizTown's ReliaQuest CEO for the day.

"Today's kids work with technology every day and already understand so many concepts around cybersecurity – whether they realize it or not," said ReliaQuest CEO Brian Murphy. "If we can highlight how cybersecurity impacts them every day and spark awareness, interest or passion at this age, imagine how much better off we'll all be in the future. We are proud to partner with JA Biz Town and look forward to working with the students. I fully expect to be working with the future technical and business leaders of ReliaQuest."

"Thousands of Hillsborough County school students gain skills in leadership, teamwork, critical thinking and financial literacy during their visit to JA BizTown. We are pleased that we can now add to that list cybersecurity awareness and IT knowledge," said Richard George, President of Junior Achievement Tampa Bay. "Exposing the students to such a highly regarded national IT security firm like ReliaQuest will have an impact far beyond their day at JA Biz Town."

About ReliaQuest
ReliaQuest advances the delivery, reliability and outcomes of IT security through co-management. Founded in 2007 and serving Fortune 1000 organizations in diverse industries, ReliaQuest helps customers better understand security threats to stay ahead of the curve.  The company takes a collaborative approach, developing custom solutions based on each organization's risk profile and business goals, while leveraging existing investments in security hardware and software.  ReliaQuest provides Incident Response, Security Engineering, Security Analytics and Threat Management solutions 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from Security Operations Centers in both Tampa, FL, and Las Vegas, NV. ReliaQuest's model is recognized by industry experts as the emerging standard for healthcare, financial and retail organizations.  The company has also received numerous accolades for its commitment to maintaining a positive company culture. In 2017 ReliaQuest CEO Brian Murphy was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Florida.

About Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay
Junior Achievement is the world's oldest and largest organization dedicated to teaching young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. Last year, Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay reached 87,774 students in the Tampa Bay area. Visit jatampabay.org for more information.

For more information contact:                                           
Kim Wilmath
Director of Communications, ReliaQuest
813-857-5397
[email protected]

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