A panel of BlackCloak experts share five predictions for digital executive protection in 2027, from AI-driven attacks that unfold in hours to insurers requiring home network assessments. They also explain why digital and physical protection are merging into one program, and how security leaders will be expected to measure and report executive risk.

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Ingrid GliottoneAbout our guest:

Ingrid Gliottone is the Chief Experience Officer at BlackCloak.
In her executive leadership role, Ingrid is responsible for ensuring that all BlackCloak digital protection clients attain peace of mind knowing that themselves, their families, and by extension their companies, are well-protected from targeted cyberattacks, financial fraud, and identity theft, among other modern-day digital risks. In 2021, Ingrid was recognized as “A Top Woman in Cybersecurity” by Cyber Defense Magazine.

Currently, Ingrid oversees the close collaboration between BlackCloak’s client service and security operations center (SOC) teams. Under her leadership, Ingrid ensures that all BlackCloak customer-centric strategies, from onboarding and ad hoc client support to monthly CISO reports, client education, and threat notifications, among other initiatives, are executed with an exceptional experience that results in increased customer loyalty and renewals.

Hazel CerraAbout our guest:

Hazel Cerra is the Director of Digital Security Convergence at BlackCloak, where she integrates physical security with Digital Executive Protection (DEP) by building strategic partnerships to safeguard high-profile individuals and their families. A nationally recognized leader, Cerra joined BlackCloak following a distinguished 25-year career with the U.S. Secret Service. Most recently, Cerra served as the Resident Agent in Charge of the Atlantic City Resident Office, overseeing protective intelligence and complex financial crime investigations. Trained in advanced network intrusion and Critical Systems Protection, she specializes in aligning physical security doctrine with digital risk management to mitigate sophisticated threats against executive assets.

Swai DhanoaAbout our guest:

Swai Dhanoa is the Head of AI at BlackCloak, where he drives AI research and development initiatives focused on the application of AI models to protect members’ digital lives. With nearly ten years of experience at the cross-section of AI and Product, Swai has previously led applied Data Science teams in the IoT space and launched a mobility and transportation startup leveraging machine vision models. His current work focuses on building autonomous defense systems that can enhance privacy and cyber postures.