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ITSP Magazine: From Deep Fakes to Phishing: Protecting High-Profile Digital Lives and Safeguarding Personal Privacy

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Episode Summary

Join Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, and hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli, as they discuss the pressing issues of personal privacy and digital security for high-profile individuals. Topics such as combating deep fakes, phishing, and business email compromise provide listeners with practical strategies to protect their digital lives against evolving cyber threats.

 

Listen to the interview here: https://brand-stories-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/from-deep-fakes-to-phishing-protecting-high-profile-digital-lives-and-safeguarding-personal-privacy-a-brand-story-conversation-from-black-hat-usa-2024-a-blackcloak-story-with-chris-pierson-on-location-coverage-with-sean-martin-and-marco-ciappelli

BlackCloak Concierge & Cybersecurity & Privacy Platform, winner of the Top InfoSec Innovator Finalist in 2024

BlackCloak Named Finalist of the Coveted Top InfoSec Innovator Awards for 2024

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BlackCloak Named Top InfoSec Innovator In Cyber Defense Magazine’s 12th Annual InfoSec Awards

Orlando, FL – August 8, 2024 – BlackCloak, the pioneer in Digital Executive Protection and Concierge Cybersecurity & Privacy™ for corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices, has been named a finalist of the Top InfoSec Innovator Awards for 2024 from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine during BlackHat USA 2024.

Judging continues through October, 2024, where winners will be announced online, in print and during Cyber Defense Con 2024, taking place October 31 – November 1, 2024 in Orlando, Florida, USA. A select group of winners will be given the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions to the Top Global CISOs during its invitation-only conference.

“Being named a finalist in the Top InfoSec Innovator Awards is a testament to our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the digital lives of corporate executives and their families. This recognition from Cyber Defense Magazine, a leading authority in cybersecurity, underscores our dedication to staying ahead of tomorrow’s threats and innovating in ways that continually redefine the landscape of digital executive protection. We are honored to be part of this esteemed group of finalists and look forward to continuing our mission of providing unparalleled protection to our members,” said Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO and Founder of BlackCloak.

“BlackCloak embodies three major features we judges look for with the potential to become winners: understanding tomorrow’s threats, today, providing a cost-effective solution and innovating in unexpected ways that can help mitigate cyber risk and get one step ahead of the next breach,” said Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine.

BlackCloak is thrilled to be a member of this coveted group of finalists in these Cyber Defense Awards.

About BlackCloak

BlackCloak protects corporate executives and high-profile individuals from cybersecurity, privacy, financial, and other reputational risks. Used by Fortune 500 companies across all industries, the BlackCloak Concierge Cybersecurity & Privacy™ Platform is a holistic solution including mobile and desktop apps as well as concierge support. Executives and high-profile individuals get peace of mind knowing their family, reputation, and finances are secured. Companies rest assured that their brand, intellectual property, data, and finances are protected against threats coming through executives without having to invade their personal lives. Learn more at www.blackcloak.io, and follow them on LinkedIn and X. 

About Cyber Defense Awards

This is Cyber Defense Magazine’s twelfth year of honoring InfoSec innovators from around the Globe. Our submission requirements are for any startup, early stage, later stage, or public companies in the INFORMATION SECURITY (INFOSEC) space who believe they have a unique and compelling value proposition for their product or service. Learn more at www.cyberdefenseawards.com.

 

About Cyber Defense Magazine

Cyber Defense Magazine is the premier source of cyber security news and information for InfoSec professions in business and government. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products, and services in the information technology industry.  We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and special editions exclusively for the RSA Conferences and Cyber Defense Conferences.  CDM is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group. Learn more about us at https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com and visit https://www.cyberdefensetv.com and https://www.cyberdefenseradio.com to see and hear some of the most informative interviews of many of these award winning company executives.  Search for a Cybersecurity job at https://www.cyberdefenseprofessionals.com or post an infosec job for free, anytime.  Join a webinar at https://www.cyberdefensewebinars.com and realize that infosec knowledge is power. 

 

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Mike Sias

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CNBC

CNBC: The personal cybersecurity concierge is a new perk, and need, among the wealthy

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As the digital world expands, so does the risk of cyberattacks. High-net-worth individuals and their families are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals.

“We’re their digital bodyguards and protect them,” said Chris Pierson told CNBC, about wealthy families with multiple homes and online security systems with cameras, devices, and networks

BlackCloak’s cyber concierge solution protects individuals targeted outside of work, offering 24/7 protection, 365 days a year.

Read the full article today: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/26/personal-cybersecurity-concierge-new-perk-wealthy.html

Information Week

Information Week: Wiz Walks Away from Google’s $23B Offer, Hypes IPO Play

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In a surprising turn of events, Wiz has declined Google’s $23B acquisition offer, choosing instead to focus on an IPO. This bold move not only underscores Wiz’s confidence in its growth potential but also signals a promising future for the cybersecurity industry.

Our CEO, Chris Pierson, sees this as a positive sign for the entire cybersecurity landscape, explaining “Wiz’s decision bodes very well for the entire cybersecurity industry. It means that Wiz sees a path forward in the public market, sees them being able to exist as a stand-alone entity, and wants to continue to grow their platform.”

Read the full story here. 

Information Week

Information Week: Could Google’s $23B Wiz Deal Fuel M&A Boom, Refresh Israel Controversy?

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Google parent Alphabet’s reported $23 billion bid for cybersecurity cloud software firm Wiz would be company’s largest ever acquisition, and could shake up things for the mergers and acquisitions landscape, which saw a sluggish tech market in 2023.

But a deal could spark could also spark fresh protests that saw workers fired over the company’s contracts with the Israeli government amid the Gaza War. Wiz was founded in Israel and now has headquarters in New York — most of its engineering workforce still works out of Tel Aviv. With a global headcount of about 900 (150 working in Israel), Wiz said it plans to add another 400 people to its headcount, according to a February report from The Times of Israel.

Read the full article, and Dr. Chris Pierson’s thoughts, here. 

The Independent

The Independent: Hold the phone: AT&T reveals hack stole data of ‘nearly all’ customers in 2022

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A cyber attack on telecommunications giant AT&T obtained data on “nearly all” of its more than 100m cellphone subscribers.

“We have taken steps to close off the illegal access point,” the company said in a statement on Friday. “We are working with law enforcement in its efforts to arrest those involved in the incident. We understand that at least one person has been apprehended.”

The breach compromised files containing records of calls and texts, mostly between May and October of 2022, identifying telephone numbers customers interacted with, without capturing the content of those interactions or sensitive identification information like Social Security numbers or passwords, according to the company.

Read the full article, and CEO & Founder, Chris Pierson’s thoughts, here. 

USA Today

USA Today: After massive AT&T data breach, do users need to do anything?

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Every day, it seems there’s another breach – unauthorized access and vulnerability to your personal or financial information. The latest: AT&T’s data breach, which exposed nearly all of its cellular customers’ call and text message records. It seems many of us have even become a bit numb to hearing about them, barely even opening the routine emails and letters that come offering a year of free identity protection. But don’t tune it out.

Read the article here. 

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