Roland Cloutier Joins BlackCloak

Renowned Tech and Security Visionary Roland Cloutier Brings Expertise to BlackCloak Advisory Board

Tech Leader joins award-winning Concierge Cybersecurity & Privacy™ Platform team revolutionizing digital executive protection

 

ORLANDO, FL, August 1, 2023 – BlackCloak, the pioneer in Digital Executive Protection and concierge cybersecurity for executives and senior leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices, today announced global CSO Roland Cloutier will join its Advisory Board. Cloutier brings to BlackCloak over 25 years of experience in the military, law enforcement, and commercial sector and is one of today’s leading experts in corporate and enterprise security, cyber-defense program development, and business operations protection with global roles at ADP, EMC, and most recently as the Global Chief Security Officer at TikTok.

Cloutier complements the acumen and expertise of BlackCloak’s current Advisory Board members, Malcolm Harkins and Mark Weatherford. “While Digital Executive Protection is something CISOs consider important to the overall corporate security posture, it’s typically out of reach because of the private nature of their personal lives and the lack of personnel and capabilities to support it,” said Cloutier. “BlackCloak has developed a unique platform that solves this and a robust and holistic approach that makes it easy for CISOs to adopt and cover their whole executive team in a high-touch, concierge fashion. I’m excited to help the company scale and evangelize its solution to help my peers.”

“Roland’s experience and perspective on enterprise corporate security and executive protection  is a perfect complement to the work BlackCloak is doing with Digital Executive Protection,” said Dr. Chris Pierson, BlackCloak’s Founder and CEO. “With the current increase in cyber attacks on executives and their families in their personal lives as a way to pivot into the corporation, Roland’s guidance will be invaluable as we continue to address this underserved market.”

In Cloutier’s most recent role as Global Chief Security Officer of TikTok, he provided functional and operational responsibility for cyber, information protection, data defense, privacy enforcement, operational risk, workforce protection, crisis management, and investigative security operations worldwide. Prior to TikTok, Cloutier served ten years as Corporate Vice President and Global Chief Security Officer at ADP, was the Vice President and CSO of EMC,  and was a United States Air Force Combat Security Police Specialist, and an Aerospace Protection and Anti-Terrorism Specialist for the Department of Defense. 

Paving the way for the world’s next generation of security leaders, Cloutier is also the distinguished author of his book, ‘Becoming a Global Chief Security Executive Officer’ where he shares his expertise on how to advance the practice of security executive management, security program architecture and how to effectively plan for the future demands of leadership in global security.

 

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, follow them on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

 

Media Contact:

Mike Sias

[email protected] 

Logo-Ameritrade

TD Ameritrade: BlackCloak CEO On Use Of A.I. In Cybersecurity

TD Ameritrade interviews our CEO and Founder, Dr. Chris Pierson. Chris talks about how executives are 12X more likely to be target of cyber attacks. There are +100 new threats to home networks every month and personal data is involved in almost 60% of all data breaches and discusses the threat of cyberattack, as well as cybersecurity capabilities in today’s world.

Watch the full video here: https://tdameritradenetwork.com/video/blackcloak-ceo-on-use-of-a-i-in-cybersecurity

GovInfoSecurity

Gov Info Security: White House Issues National Cybersecurity Strategy Road Map

The White House has published the “National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan” lays out the responsibilities and deadlines for several federal agencies. It also prioritizes funding for cybersecurity research and coordinating vulnerability disclosure between public and private entities to disincentivizing safe havens for ransomware-wielding criminals and driving the development of technology that is secure by design and by default.

To read the full article, including commentary from Dr. Chris Pierson, BlackCloak CEO and Founder, click here: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/white-house-issues-national-cybersecurity-strategy-road-map-a-22535

The Channel CO: CRN

CRN: The 10 Biggest Data Breaches of 2023 (So Far)

For anyone in the world of cyber defense or incident response who was hoping to have a slow summer, it’s not looking good. As just one indicator, the number of victims of the MOVEit cyberattack campaign — in which the Russian-speaking cybercriminal group Clop has targeted organizations using Progress’ MOVEit file transfer tool — continues to grow by the day. And some of the confirmed attacks have been known to have a major impact on users’ personal data: Three of the data breaches associated with the MOVEit attacks rank among the 10 biggest data breaches from the first half of 2023, based on the number of impacted individuals in the breaches, according to the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center.

Read the full article here: https://www.crn.com/news/security/the-10-biggest-data-breaches-of-2023-so-far-

Newsflash: BlackCloak announces partnership GBQ. a top accounting firm, to deliver enhanced personal cybersecurity services

BlackCloak Announces Partnership GBQ, a Top Accounting Firm, to deliver Personal Concierge Cybersecurity Services

Lake Mary, FL – June 20, 2023 – BlackCloak, the pioneer in Digital Executive Protection for executives, board members, and senior leaders, announced today its new partnership with GBQ, a leading accounting firm known for its expertise in serving both high-net-worth individuals and large enterprises. The partnership will bring an additional layer of protection to GBQ’s clients, further enhancing the firm’s commitment to cybersecurity and risk management.

“Partnering with GBQ is an exciting opportunity for us to expand our reach and protect more high-net-worth individuals and executives from cyber threats,” said Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO and Founder of BlackCloak. “GBQ’s expertise and commitment to client service aligns perfectly with our mission to provide the highest level of protection and privacy to our clients.”

BlackCloak offers a unique approach to cybersecurity, specializing in protecting high-net-worth individuals and corporate executives from cyber threats that specifically target their personal and professional lives. Their services include continuous monitoring of personal devices, digital protection of homes, privacy enhancing technologies to reduce personal exposure online, and a dedicated Concierge team, among others.

“GBQ has always prioritized providing comprehensive services to our clients, and partnering with BlackCloak is another step towards that goal,” said Darci Congrove, Managing Director of GBQ. “As the threat landscape continues to evolve, it’s crucial for us to partner with industry leaders like BlackCloak to help protect our clients from cyberattacks and data breaches.

With the new partnership, GBQ clients will have access to BlackCloak’s comprehensive cybersecurity services, providing peace of mind that their personal and professional data is secure. The partnership is another example of GBQ’s dedication to providing top-quality services and protecting its clients from risks and threats.

 

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, follow them on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

 

About GBQ

GBQ is a top accounting firm with offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. They offer a full range of accounting, tax, and advisory services to high net worth individuals and businesses of all sizes, with a focus on building long-term relationships and providing personalized service.

 

Media Contacts:

Darci Congrove, Managing Director

GBQ Partners LLC

614-947-5217

[email protected]

 

Mike Sias

BlackCloak

[email protected] 

DailyMail.com

Daily Mail.com: I'm a cybersecurity expert, here's how to pick a scam-proof password - and how to know if yours has been hacked

  • Average American now has 85 different passwords to remember, figures show
  • Some 17% of hacks are from criminals who successfully guessed passwords
  • Dr Chris Pierson reveals his tips for keeping your information safe online

To read the full article, click here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12166893/Im-cybersecurity-expert-heres-pick-scam-proof-password.html