Everything we do at ReliaQuest is intentional. From the way we engage with our customers to how we develop our teammates, it all goes back to our mission to Make Security Possible.

That is also true for our sponsorship of the ReliaQuest Bowl, an iconic New Year’s Day college football bowl game played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

The bowl game gives ReliaQuest the opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity and the career opportunities within the field, all while supporting our community and celebrating those who make it possible.

This year, we welcomed the Louisiana State University Tigers and the Wisconsin Badgers to Tampa, cheered on by over 30,000 fans on a sunny winter day. The competitive match-up ended with an LSU victory under head coach Brian Kelly, but not without an impressive fight from Wisconsin under head coach Luke Fickell.

The attitude, energy, and effort displayed by both teams aligns with ReliaQuest’s focus on high performance—a necessary component to succeed in cybersecurity and in business. Earlier this month, each coach shared his philosophies around performance on ReliaQuest’s “No Show Dogs” podcast, hosted by ReliaQuest Mental Performance Coach Derin McMains.

No Show Dogs Podcast: Luke Fickell’s Coaching Journey

No Show Dogs Podcast: The Evolution of Brian Kelly

Being willing to do the things necessary for success—thinking more about being good than looking good—is a key element of the ReliaQuest mindset. In that spirit, each team nominated one of their own teammates to receive the ReliaQuest “Make it Possible” award, given to the teammate who displays the attitude, energy, and effort necessary to help the team win without worrying about who gets the credit.

This year’s award winners were Greg Penn, a linebacker from LSU, and Hayden Rucci, a tight end from Wisconsin.

In addition to honoring the student athletes, ReliaQuest was also proud to honor community partners during the game, who through youth education programs bring cybersecurity awareness to future generations.

This included volunteers from Think Big for Kids, a nonprofit that aims to bring youth out of poverty through career readiness and mentorship, and Junior Achievement, which works in partnership with educational systems to connect real-world skills with students’ curriculum.

It is ReliaQuest’s belief that cybersecurity represents the greatest challenge of our generation—and also the greatest opportunity. Large-scale events like the ReliaQuest Bowl give us the chance to share that belief with a wider audience, all with the aim to Make Security Possible.

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Community volunteers honored at the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl Community volunteers honored at the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl
LSU coach Brian Kelly chats with ReliaQuest Director of Mental Conditioning Derin McMains in the No Show Dogs podcast Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell chats with ReliaQuest Director of Mental Conditioning Derin McMains in the No Show Dogs podcast