# Brian Murphy

> Brian Murphy is the Tampa-based founder and CEO of ReliaQuest, which he established in 2007 and grew from IT and engineering services into a global cybersecurity technology business. An accounting and finance graduate of Florida State University, he also serves as an FSU trustee and chairman of Embarc Collective, with a public emphasis on customer service, practical learning and supporting Florida’s technology talent.

- **Role:** Founder and Chief Executive Officer at ReliaQuest
- **Organizations:** ReliaQuest, Embarc Collective, Florida State University Board of Trustees, BRM Family Foundation
- **From:** Margate, United States
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance, Florida State University
- **Known for:** Founded ReliaQuest in 2007 and led its growth into a global cybersecurity technology company., EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award recipient, 2017., FSU College of Business Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, 2022.

## Career timeline

- **2000** — Graduated from Florida State University and began his career as a management consultant with PwC in Tampa.
- **2007** — Founded ReliaQuest in Tampa, initially offering IT and engineering services.
- **2011** — Received the FSU College of Business inaugural Recent Alumni Achievement Award.
- **2017** — Received an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award and spoke at FSU spring commencement.
- **2018** — ReliaQuest committed $1 million to establish cybersecurity labs at USF.
- **2019** — ReliaQuest introduced GreyMatter.
- **2022** — Inducted into the FSU College of Business Alumni Hall of Fame.
- **2025** — ReliaQuest announced financing exceeding $500 million at a $3.4 billion valuation.
- **2026** — Spoke at FSU’s Brian and Renee Murphy Forum; ReliaQuest Labs announced a new software engineering track at USF.

## Achievements

- Founded ReliaQuest in 2007 and led its growth into a global cybersecurity technology company.
- EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award recipient, 2017.
- FSU College of Business Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, 2022.
- Recognized among Goldman Sachs’ exceptional entrepreneurs in 2023.
- Junior Achievement Vanguard Award recipient, 2020.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — USF announced a software engineering track for ReliaQuest Labs, supported by a $1.5 million investment that also establishes an AI and cybersecurity professorship.
- **2026-01** — Spoke to FSU business students in the Brian and Renee Murphy Forum, encouraging them to take opportunities and remain flexible about their careers.
- **2025-03** — ReliaQuest raised more than $500 million at a $3.4 billion company valuation.

## Links

- Website: https://reliaquest.com/author/bmurphy/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmurphyreliaquest/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brianmurphyrq

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