With corporate leaders and their families increasingly becoming the weakest link into the enterprise, personal and work risks have merged into a single priority. Join BlackCloak Founder & CEO Dr. Chris Pierson, and VP of Product Matt Covington as they dive into the 2026 cybersecurity predictions designed to arm you with the strategic clarity needed to face an environment where Digital Executive Protection (DEP) is no longer optional, but a non-negotiable foundation for maintaining corporate trust, financial stability, and brand integrity.

Dr. Chris PiersonAbout our guest:

Dr. Chris Pierson is the Founder & CEO of BlackCloak, the pioneer in Digital Executive Protection for corporate executives, board members, and high-net-worth individuals and their families. Chris has been on the front lines of cybersecurity and privacy in both the public and private sectors for over 25 years. Previously at the Department of Homeland Security, Chris served for over a decade as a special government employee on the Cybersecurity and Privacy Committees. He’s also spent time as the Chief Privacy Officer for Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), as the Chief Information Security Officer for two prominent FinTechs, and is also a Distinguished Fellow of the Ponemon Institute.

About our guest:

With over 25 years of experience in product development and management within the technology sector, Matt Covington brings a wealth of expertise to his role as VP of Product at BlackCloak. Covington oversees the development and implementation of product strategies, enhances the user experience, and ensures that product offerings align with the company’s strategic goals. Covington’s experience includes over 15 years as a Product Manager, with a strong track record of delivering products that enable customer success. His expertise spans a variety of solutions, from mobile apps to SaaS services.