ReliaQuest, the global leader in agentic AI cybersecurity, today announced a multi-year partnership with the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) as part of a new agreement with the ACC and Disney Advertising. ReliaQuest will be the Official Cybersecurity Sponsor of the ACC and the partnership brings together two organizations committed to championship-level defense and performance, on the field and in the digital realm.
“We are thrilled to add ReliaQuest to our portfolio of tremendous conference partners,” stated ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips Ph.D. “ReliaQuest’s commitment to delivering outstanding cybersecurity defense will positively benefit our 18 member institutions and more than 12,000 student-athletes. This partnership creates new opportunities around cybersecurity awareness, career exploration, and storytelling that connects ReliaQuest’s expertise with the ACC’s tradition of elite defensive performance. This is another example of the incredible momentum in the ACC, especially within our partnerships, and we appreciate Disney Advertising and ESPN for helping make this a reality.”
ESPN will help spotlight ReliaQuest’s ownership of the defensive platform with special content features like ‘Defensive Player of the Game’ and ‘Defense Spotlights.’ The platform will celebrate the preparation, anticipation, communication, and execution behind elite defense across ACC sports, supported by Conference-produced storytelling throughout the year highlighting standout defensive student-athletes. The partnership also includes Conference-anchored educational initiatives, such as the offer of ReliaQuest’s cyber labs program to ACC schools.
“We’re proud to partner with one of the top conferences in the country to raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity defense, as well as the career opportunities within the industry,” said ReliaQuest founder and CEO Brian Murphy. “Cybersecurity, like elite athletics, requires focus, discipline, and a commitment to high-performance. We’re proud to be associated with the ACC, which has championed these values for decades.”
The multi-year sponsorship kicks off this Fall and includes a Conference anchored partnership to explore:
- Developing educational initiatives cybersecurity awareness and offer hands-on ReliaQuest cyber labs programming
- Technology innovation showcases at ACC Championship events, highlighting AI-driven cybersecurity
- Thought leadership featuring ReliaQuest executives and ACC stakeholders on championship-level defense
- Activations connecting athletic defense principles to cybersecurity