In 2026 Digital Executive Protection (DEP) has increasingly become a strategic imperative for organizations, and trends are forming within the industry. BlackCloak Founder & CEO Dr. Chris Pierson joins BlackCloak Chief Marketing Officer Tracey Moon for a discussion on where DEP is headed, the threats facing executives, board members, high-net-worth individuals and their families, and the importance of a holistic solution.

Amee BaldaciniAbout 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.