Annual innovation challenge will connect students and faculty with industry mentors, datasets and applied research priorities ReliaQuest and Florida State University today announced a new partnership designed to advance research and real-world application of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. Made possible by a $1.5 million philanthropic investment from ReliaQuest, the collaboration will establish the annual ReliaQuest Innovation Challenge at FSU to incentivize faculty research into some of the most complex use-cases for this dynamic field. The partnership brings together academic research to solve real-world industry challenges, accelerating practical breakthroughs in how organizations secure data, manage AI performance and operationalize intelligence. “The cybersecurity landscape is only getting more complex, and challenge always creates opportunity for innovation,” said ReliaQuest Founder and CEO Brian Murphy, who is a Florida State University alumnus and trustee. “This partnership will allow us to continue to push what’s possible for AI in cybersecurity, bridging the gap between academic research and real-world application during one of the most important times for our industry.” ReliaQuest’s investment represents FSU’s largest gift to date supporting AI and cybersecurity, and the interdisciplinary nature of the collaboration is expected to engage faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students across the university. Read More