Whether it’s an instance of identity fraud, a compromised account, or a data breach, time is of the essence. That’s why responding quickly and decisively in the midst of an attack can make all the difference in restoring one’s peace of mind. BlackCloak’s Hazel Cerra and Brian Hill discuss how BlackCloak supports clients with a rapid, expert-led incident response plan.

Dr. Chris PiersonAbout 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. Cerra holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, completed the CISO program at Carnegie Mellon University, and is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

About our guest:

Brian Hill is a mission-driven cybersecurity professional with deep knowledge of computer forensics and vast expertise in developing complex cybersecurity vision, strategy, and frameworks. A respected military veteran and former law enforcement professional, Brian has handled over 2,000 criminal cases, including theft of trade secrets and intellectual property, class-action lawsuits, homicides, and sexual assault investigations.Currently, Brian serves as the Field CISO, Client Advisory at BlackCloak, where he leads a world-class team of cybersecurity analysts and manages incident response and threat hunting for an executive digital protection service. In addition to his role at BlackCloak, Brian is an Adjunct Professor at Metropolitan State University, where he designs cutting-edge cybersecurity and forensics courses and serves as a technical instructor for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) program.