Orlando, FL – May 28, 2025 – BlackCloak, the pioneer in Digital Executive Protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families as well as family offices and high-net-worth individuals, announces that its Founder and CEO, Dr. Chris Pierson, is a featured expert at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit. 

His session, Securing the Unseen: Why Digital Executive Protection Is A Business Imperative, will delve into real-world examples of targeted attacks against corporate executives and the latest threat vectors, illustrating how cybercriminals exploit personal vulnerabilities to infiltrate enterprises. He’ll also discuss the essential components of a holistic Digital Executive Protection (DEP) program and why it is imperative for security leaders.

Dr. Pierson’s session will take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET.

A former CISO, cybersecurity visionary and privacy expert who served for over a decade as a special government employee on the Cybersecurity and Privacy Committees for the Department of Homeland Security, Dr. Pierson is a frequently sought-after commentator for major news outlets, including The New York Times, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, CNBC, and Schwab Network. He will bring his decades of experience and unique perspectives to this year’s event, leading engaging discussions and offering practical solutions in his talk.

“Having served as a government cybersecurity expert and former CISO, Chris recognized the missing link from organizations’ ability to fully protect themselves by overlooking the vulnerabilities brought forth by business leaders’ personal digital lives,” said Tracey Moon, Chief Marketing Officer for BlackCloak. “He launched BlackCloak as a visionary and innovator to provide a much-needed technology solution and concierge cybersecurity services to address this critical challenge for CISOs and organizations they serve. His session at Gartner will provide a compelling discussion of the nature of Digital Executive Protection and why it’s now a business imperative that extends beyond privacy and the removal of personal data from online sources. He will deliver a roadmap for how forward-thinking security leaders should approach this critical aspect of a corporate cybersecurity strategy.”

Dr. Chris Pierson: A Distinguished Privacy and Security Authority

Dr. Chris Pierson brings a rare blend of legal expertise, technological insight, and executive cybersecurity leadership to the battle against modern digital threats. His career includes key roles such as Chief Information Security Officer for fintech firms and Chief Privacy Officer for the U.S. operations of the Royal Bank of Scotland. He has also served on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity Subcommittee and the Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee. As the founder and CEO of BlackCloak, Dr. Pierson has channeled his deep experience into a singular mission: safeguarding the personal digital lives of executives, high-net-worth individuals, and their families.

Throughout his career, Dr. Pierson has consistently pushed the boundaries of cybersecurity and privacy innovation. He has shaped critical industry standards and served as a trusted advisor to government agencies on matters of national cyber defense and infrastructure protection. As both a legal authority and a hands-on cybersecurity leader, he offers a rare, practical perspective that bridges policy, strategy, and implementation, making him a driving force in the protection of individuals at the highest levels of business and society.

To register to attend Dr. Chris Pierson’s Gartner session, visit https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/security-risk-management-us/register. 

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 that includes mobile and desktop apps and concierge support. Executives and high-profile individuals gain complete 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 from executives without invading their personal lives. Learn more at www.blackcloak.io and follow us on LinkedIn.

BlackCloak Offers a Digital Safety Net Amid Soaring Cybercrime Complaints and Financial Damages

 

Orlando, FL – April 24, 2025 – The recently published 2024 FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center Report (IC3) highlights the reality of a digital world increasingly under attack. The report highlights that with 859,532 complaints and cybercrime and financial losses soaring 33% over 2023 to $16.6 billion, it’s clear that no one is safe from mounting cyber threats. BlackCloak, the pioneer in Digital Executive Protection for corporate leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices, delivers the advanced protection required to alleviate the unrelenting attack on personal digital lives.

“The IC3 report is not just a warning—it’s a wake-up call. Cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in personal digital security at an unprecedented scale,” said Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak. “From cyber-enabled fraud to malicious threats like ransomware and data breaches, the stakes are higher than ever today. The IC3 report highlights just how critical it is to safeguard the executive and high-network individual’s digital footprint and the need to go beyond simple data broker removal to a more holistic approach. In 2024 alone, our proactive measures helped prevent hundreds of potential cyberattacks while providing peace of mind to thousands of clients.”

FBI Report Findings Highlight Growing Dangers

• Cyber-enabled fraud: 83% of all losses reported in 2024 were due to internet-enabled fraudulent activities, such as theft of money, data, or identity, or the creation of counterfeit goods or services, totaling $13.7B in losses.
• Cyber threats: Malicious acts that seek to damage data, steal data, or disrupt digital life in general, including ransomware, viruses and malware, and data breaches, accounted for more than $1.5B in losses.
• Critical infrastructure threats: In 2024, 4,878 complaints were filed by critical infrastructure entities across critical manufacturing, healthcare, government facilities, financial services institutions, and more.

The FBI’s report emphasizes the shift of cybercriminals towards highly targeted, profit-driven operations, often focused on high-profile individuals, executives, and their families—those who BlackCloak specializes in protecting.

A Digital Lifeline in a Sea of Threats

BlackCloak has long led the industry with its ability to shield personal digital lives from intrusion, ensuring privacy and security for executives, high-net-worth individuals, and their families. BlackCloak has become a trusted ally both for its clients and the broader cybersecurity community, working cross-functionally with corporate teams, wealth managers, and family offices. The company’s holistic Digital Executive Protection platform and concierge security services directly align with the findings and recommendations in the IC3 report. The company offers a range of services and technologies designed to:

• Reduce individuals’ digital footprint: Minimizing the amount of personal information exposed online.
• Monitor clients’ personal devices and home networks for threats: Proactively identifying and mitigating potential cyber risks.
• Educate and train: Empowering executives and their families to make informed decisions about their online activities.
• Perform incident response: Rapidly addressing threats before they escalate into breaches of the enterprise.

The numbers don’t lie—cybercrime is an ever-growing menace, impacting businesses, families, and individuals alike. With its innovative digital executive protection services, BlackCloak empowers clients to fight back, reducing their exposure and ensuring that their most valuable assets—their personal lives and data—are kept safe.

For more information about BlackCloak and Digital Executive Protection, visit blackcloak.io.

 

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 that includes mobile and desktop apps and concierge support. Executives and high-profile individuals gain complete 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 from executives without invading their personal lives. Learn more at www.blackcloak.io, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

 

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