Mark Weatherford Join BlackCloak Advisory Board

Veteran Cybersecurity Executive Mark Weatherford Joins BlackCloak's Advisory Board

AlertEnterprise CSO and National Cybersecurity Center Board Member brings decades of infosec and physical security experience to the leader in digital executive protection

BlackCloak, the leading provider of digital executive protection for corporate executives, board members, and high-access employees and their families, today announced that veteran cybersecurity executive Mark Weatherford has joined its Advisory Board. Currently the Chief Security Officer and SVP of Regulated Industries at AlertEnterprise, Mark brings decades of experience consulting with startups, government, and enterprise security organizations to BlackCloak.

Mark joins Malcolm Harkins on the Advisory Board. The former Chief Security and Trust Officer at Cylance was appointed to the advisory board in February 2021.

“In today’s threat landscape, the need for digital executive protection is crystal clear,” said Weatherford. “I’ve been impressed by BlackCloak’s approach to mitigating this growing problem, and I am excited by the opportunity to help a company as unique as BlackCloak continue to scale.

In addition to his role at AlertEnterprise, Mark also currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer and Board Member at the National Cybersecurity Center. Previously, Mark has held a variety of executive level cybersecurity roles including Global Information Security Strategist at Booking Holdings, Chief Cybersecurity Strategist at vArmour, Principal at The Chertoff Group, Chief Security Officer at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, and the first Chief Information Security Officer for the state of Colorado.

“There are very few cybersecurity executives in the world as accomplished as Mark Weatherford,” said Dr. Chris Pierson, BlackCloak’s founder and CEO. “His knowledge and guidance will be invaluable to us as we continue to pioneer digital executive protection in the face of unprecedented risk to personal digital lives. We’re very thankful that he has agreed to join our Advisory Board, and look forward to his mentorship in the years to come.”

A former naval cryptologist, Mark has also served as the Director of Navy Computer Network Defense Operations, Director of the Navy Computer Incident Response Team (NAVCIRT), and established the Navy’s first operational red team. In 2008, Mark became California’s first Chief Information Security Officer. In 2011, he was appointed by the Obama Administration as the first Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

For more information on BlackCloak and digital executive protection, visit BlackCloak.io and follow the brand on social media @BlackCloakCyber.

About BlackCloak
BlackCloak protects corporate executives, high-access employees, and high-net-worth individuals and families from targeted cyberattacks, online fraud, and other risks to them and their companies through their personal digital lives. Used by Fortune 1000s and mid-market organizations across all industries, BlackCloak’s SaaS-based digital executive protection solution protects the digital privacy, personal devices, and home networks of people with little time and a lot to lose. Executives and high-profile individuals get peace of mind knowing that their family, wealth, reputation, and finances are secured. Corporate security teams rest easy knowing that their organization is protected from threats to IP, finances, physical security, data and other digital assets that originate in their executives’ personal digital lives.

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BlackCloak Honored by Goldman Sachs for Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO Dr. Chris Pierson Among the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs at 2022 Builders and Innovators Summit

Orlando, FL – October 12, 2022 BlackCloak, the leading provider of digital executive protection for corporate executives, board members, and high-net-worth individuals and their families, today announced that its Founder and CEO Dr. Chris Pierson has been recognized by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2022. Goldman Sachs selected Dr. Pierson from multiple industries to be honored at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California.

“We’re delighted to recognize Dr. Pierson of BlackCloak as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2022,” said David M. Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. “They have made extraordinary contributions to a wide range of fields, and all of us are looking forward to meeting with these innovative thinkers.”

In addition to honoring the most exceptional entrepreneurs, the Summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.

“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by Goldman Sachs for entrepreneurship,” said Chris. “This honor is not possible though without the dedicated and passionate employees of BlackCloak who work diligently everyday to protect the personal digital lives of our uniquely at-risk clients. This award belongs to them as much, if not more, than it belongs to me.”

This is the eighth award BlackCloak has garnered in 2022. Earlier this year, the company was recognized as “Best Digital Executive Protection” as well as “Hot Security Tech of the Year, among others. 

“On behalf of the entire BlackCloak Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate Chris and his team for this significant accomplishment,” said James Pastoriza, Managing Partner at TDF Ventures. As the threat landscape continues to expand, digital executive protection is increasingly becoming a must-have in the cybersecurity stacks of businesses and high-net-worth families alike. BlackCloak is the only cybersecurity and privacy company built to meet this demand, and they’re just getting started.”

BlackCloak protects ultra/high-net-worth and high-profile individuals and families from targeted cyberattack, online fraud and identity compromise. Learn more at BlackCloak.io and follow the brand on social media @BlackCloakCyber.

About BlackCloak
BlackCloak protects corporate executives, high-access employees, and high-net-worth individuals and families from targeted cyberattacks, online fraud, and other risks to them and their companies through their personal digital lives. Used by Fortune 1000s and mid-market organizations across all industries, BlackCloak’s SaaS-based digital executive protection solution protects the digital privacy, personal devices, and home networks of people with little time and a lot to lose. Executives and high-profile individuals get peace of mind knowing that their family, wealth, reputation, and finances are secured. Corporate security teams rest easy knowing that their organization is protected from threats to IP, finances, physical security, data and other digital assets that originate in their executives’ personal digital lives.