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Brand Stories PodcastsHome Is Where the Threat Is: Protecting Executives in Their Personal Lives | A Brand Story with Chris Pierson from BlackCloak | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand StoryWhen it comes to cybersecurity, corporate executives are often the most targeted individuals—but their greatest vulnerabilities may lie beyond the office walls. In this episode recorded live at RSAC Conference 2025, Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, joins hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli to unpack why digital executive protection is now a business necessity, not a luxury.Dr. Pierson—a former two-time CISO, DHS cybersecurity advisor, and chief privacy officer—explains how BlackCloak addresses a long-ignored problem: the personal digital exposure of high-profile individuals and their families. From compromised home networks and identity theft to imp...2025-05-0124 min
On Location With Sean Martin And Marco CiappelliHome Is Where the Threat Is: Protecting Executives in Their Personal Lives | A Brand Story with Chris Pierson from BlackCloak | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand StoryWhen it comes to cybersecurity, corporate executives are often the most targeted individuals—but their greatest vulnerabilities may lie beyond the office walls. In this episode recorded live at RSAC Conference 2025, Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, joins hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli to unpack why digital executive protection is now a business necessity, not a luxury.Dr. Pierson—a former two-time CISO, DHS cybersecurity advisor, and chief privacy officer—explains how BlackCloak addresses a long-ignored problem: the personal digital exposure of high-profile individuals and their families. From compromised home networks and identity theft to imp...2025-05-0124 min
ITSPmagazine PodcastsHome Is Where the Threat Is: Protecting Executives in Their Personal Lives | A Brand Story with Chris Pierson from BlackCloak | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand StoryWhen it comes to cybersecurity, corporate executives are often the most targeted individuals—but their greatest vulnerabilities may lie beyond the office walls. In this episode recorded live at RSAC Conference 2025, Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, joins hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli to unpack why digital executive protection is now a business necessity, not a luxury.Dr. Pierson—a former two-time CISO, DHS cybersecurity advisor, and chief privacy officer—explains how BlackCloak addresses a long-ignored problem: the personal digital exposure of high-profile individuals and their families. From compromised home networks and identity theft to imp...2025-05-0124 min
ITSPmagazine PodcastsProtecting What Matters, With Chris Pierson of BlackCloak | A RSAC Conference 2025 Pre-Event Conversation | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco CiappelliAs the cybersecurity world gears up for RSAC 2025 in San Francisco, we hit the road again—this time with Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, for a pre-event chat packed with insight, community spirit, and some big news.Chris is no stranger to the RSA stage—this year marks his 21st year presenting—and he’s bringing his energy to two powerful sessions. The first, titled “Protecting What Matters: Your Family and Home,” kicks off bright and early on Monday, April 28. It’s not about blinky lights or enterprise networks—it’s about us. The cybersecurity community often ta...2025-04-0917 minBrand Stories PodcastsProtecting What Matters, With Chris Pierson of BlackCloak | A RSAC Conference 2025 Pre-Event ConversationAs the cybersecurity world gears up for RSAC 2025 in San Francisco, we hit the road again—this time with Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, for a pre-event chat packed with insight, community spirit, and some big news.Chris is no stranger to the RSA stage—this year marks his 21st year presenting—and he’s bringing his energy to two powerful sessions. The first, titled “Protecting What Matters: Your Family and Home,” kicks off bright and early on Monday, April 28. It’s not about blinky lights or enterprise networks—it’s about us. The cybersecurity community often ta...2025-04-0917 min
On Location With Sean Martin And Marco CiappelliProtecting What Matters, With Chris Pierson of BlackCloak | A RSAC Conference 2025 Pre-Event Conversation | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco CiappelliAs the cybersecurity world gears up for RSAC 2025 in San Francisco, we hit the road again—this time with Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, for a pre-event chat packed with insight, community spirit, and some big news.Chris is no stranger to the RSA stage—this year marks his 21st year presenting—and he’s bringing his energy to two powerful sessions. The first, titled “Protecting What Matters: Your Family and Home,” kicks off bright and early on Monday, April 28. It’s not about blinky lights or enterprise networks—it’s about us. The cybersecurity community often ta...2025-04-0917 minITSPmagazine PodcastsBridging Digital and Physical Security: Protecting Executives in an Evolving Threat Landscape | A BlackCloak Brand Story with Chris PiersonIn an era where personal and professional lives are increasingly intertwined in the digital realm, the security of high-profile individuals extends far beyond corporate firewalls. Executives, board members, and high-net-worth individuals face growing threats not just to their businesses but also to their families and personal lives. The convergence of cybersecurity and physical security has never been more evident, and BlackCloak is at the forefront of addressing this modern challenge.In this episode of ITSPmagazine’s Brand Story series, hosts Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin sit down with Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO and Founder of BlackCloak, to ex...2025-03-0529 minBrand Stories PodcastsBridging Digital and Physical Security: Protecting Executives in an Evolving Threat Landscape | A BlackCloak Brand Story with Chris PiersonIn an era where personal and professional lives are increasingly intertwined in the digital realm, the security of high-profile individuals extends far beyond corporate firewalls. Executives, board members, and high-net-worth individuals face growing threats not just to their businesses but also to their families and personal lives. The convergence of cybersecurity and physical security has never been more evident, and BlackCloak is at the forefront of addressing this modern challenge.In this episode of ITSPmagazine’s Brand Story series, hosts Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin sit down with Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO and Founder of BlackCloak, to ex...2025-03-0529 min
ITSPmagazine Podcasts$17M Series B Will Accelerate Growth As BlackCloak Further Strengthens Its Personal Cybersecurity Platform And Drives Innovative Products | 7 Minutes on ITSPmagazine | A BlackCloak Short Brand Innovation Story with Chris PiersonIn 7 Minutes on ITSPmagazine, Sean Martin chats with Chris Pierson, CEO and Co-founder of BlackCloak, about their latest milestone in digital executive protection. BlackCloak, a pioneer in protecting executives, senior leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices, has secured $17 million in a Series B funding round led by Baird Capital, with contributions from Blue Heron, TDF, and Tech Operators.Chris explains that the new funds will focus on scaling the company's operations, building proprietary cybersecurity and privacy technologies, and enhancing their concierge-level services. The goal is to provide specialized protection and remediation for corporate executives, board members, and...2024-09-1807 min
Redefining CyberSecurityFrom Deep Fakes to Phishing: Protecting High-Profile Digital Lives and Safeguarding Personal Privacy | A Brand Story Conversation From Black Hat USA 2024 | A BlackCloak Story with Chris Pierson | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco CiappelliIn this Brand Story episode of On Location, hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli sit down with Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, a digital executive protection company. Throughout their conversation, they explore the intersection of personal privacy, digital security, and the unique challenges faced by high-profile individuals in protecting their digital lives. Chris Pierson discusses the importance of proactive measures in digital security, emphasizing the need for executives and public figures to safeguard their personal information just as rigorously as their corporate data.The dialogue covers various critical topics, including the rising threats of deep...2024-08-0931 minBrand Stories PodcastsFrom Deep Fakes to Phishing: Protecting High-Profile Digital Lives and Safeguarding Personal Privacy | A Brand Story Conversation From Black Hat USA 2024 | A BlackCloak Story with Chris Pierson | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco CiappelliIn this Brand Story episode of On Location, hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli sit down with Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, a digital executive protection company. Throughout their conversation, they explore the intersection of personal privacy, digital security, and the unique challenges faced by high-profile individuals in protecting their digital lives. Chris Pierson discusses the importance of proactive measures in digital security, emphasizing the need for executives and public figures to safeguard their personal information just as rigorously as their corporate data.The dialogue covers various critical topics, including the rising threats of deep...2024-08-0931 minOn Location With Sean Martin And Marco CiappelliFrom Deep Fakes to Phishing: Protecting High-Profile Digital Lives and Safeguarding Personal Privacy | A Brand Story Conversation From Black Hat USA 2024 | A BlackCloak Story with Chris Pierson | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco CiappelliIn this Brand Story episode of On Location, hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli sit down with Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, a digital executive protection company. Throughout their conversation, they explore the intersection of personal privacy, digital security, and the unique challenges faced by high-profile individuals in protecting their digital lives. Chris Pierson discusses the importance of proactive measures in digital security, emphasizing the need for executives and public figures to safeguard their personal information just as rigorously as their corporate data.The dialogue covers various critical topics, including the rising threats of deep...2024-08-0931 minITSPmagazine PodcastsFrom Deep Fakes to Phishing: Protecting High-Profile Digital Lives and Safeguarding Personal Privacy | A Brand Story Conversation From Black Hat USA 2024 | A BlackCloak Story with Chris Pierson | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco CiappelliIn this Brand Story episode of On Location, hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli sit down with Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, a digital executive protection company. Throughout their conversation, they explore the intersection of personal privacy, digital security, and the unique challenges faced by high-profile individuals in protecting their digital lives. Chris Pierson discusses the importance of proactive measures in digital security, emphasizing the need for executives and public figures to safeguard their personal information just as rigorously as their corporate data.The dialogue covers various critical topics, including the rising threats of deep...2024-08-0931 minBrand Stories PodcastsThe Focus on Community and Empathy-Driven Culture Behind BlackCloak's Success in Attracting Passionate Professionals | A BlackCloak Brand Story with Chris Pierson, Matt Covington, and Ryan BlackIn this BlackCLoak Brand Story, hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli engage in an in-depth conversation with Founder Chris Pierson, Chief Information Security Officer Ryan Black, and Product Manager Matt Covington. The discussion explores the company’s dedication to protecting security and privacy for CISOs, executives, and high-net-worth individuals.The episode kicks off with Martin and Ciappelli extending a warm welcome to Pierson, Black, and Covington while highlighting the mission-driven approach of BlackCloak. Pierson elaborates on BlackCloak’s unique focus on protecting not just organizations but also extending security measures to the personal lives of executives and thei...2024-06-1738 min
ITSPmagazine PodcastsThe Focus on Community and Empathy-Driven Culture Behind BlackCloak's Success in Attracting Passionate Professionals | A BlackCloak Brand Story with Chris Pierson, Matt Covington, and Ryan BlackIn this BlackCLoak Brand Story, hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli engage in an in-depth conversation with Founder Chris Pierson, Chief Information Security Officer Ryan Black, and Product Manager Matt Covington. The discussion explores the company’s dedication to protecting security and privacy for CISOs, executives, and high-net-worth individuals.The episode kicks off with Martin and Ciappelli extending a warm welcome to Pierson, Black, and Covington while highlighting the mission-driven approach of BlackCloak. Pierson elaborates on BlackCloak’s unique focus on protecting not just organizations but also extending security measures to the personal lives of executives and thei...2024-06-1738 min
Redefining CyberSecurityThe Focus on Community and Empathy-Driven Culture Behind BlackCloak's Success in Attracting Passionate Professionals | A BlackCloak Brand Story with Chris Pierson, Matt Covington, and Ryan BlackIn this BlackCLoak Brand Story, hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli engage in an in-depth conversation with Founder Chris Pierson, Chief Information Security Officer Ryan Black, and Product Manager Matt Covington. The discussion explores the company’s dedication to protecting security and privacy for CISOs, executives, and high-net-worth individuals.The episode kicks off with Martin and Ciappelli extending a warm welcome to Pierson, Black, and Covington while highlighting the mission-driven approach of BlackCloak. Pierson elaborates on BlackCloak’s unique focus on protecting not just organizations but also extending security measures to the personal lives of executives and thei...2024-06-1738 minITSPmagazine PodcastsBlackCloak Exposes a Surge in Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto-Invested Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms | A BlackCloak Brand Story with Chris PiersonIn the recent installment of Brand Stories with BlackCloak, co-hosts Marco Ciappelli and Sean take a journey into the escalating issue of cyber threats facing venture capitalists, private equity professionals, and affluent individuals invested in cryptocurrency. This episode stands out for its insightful analysis into how cybercriminals are increasingly targeting high-net-worth individuals, employing sophisticated strategies to breach their privacy and security and to steal their cryptocurrency. The discussion, enriched by the expertise of Chris Pierson, CEO and founder of BlackCloak, along with in-depth research from his team, highlights the imperative for tailored cybersecurity solutions in an era where financial...2024-03-1231 minRedefining CyberSecurityBlackCloak Exposes a Surge in Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto-Invested Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms | A BlackCloak Brand Story with Chris PiersonIn the recent installment of Brand Stories with BlackCloak, co-hosts Marco Ciappelli and Sean take a journey into the escalating issue of cyber threats facing venture capitalists, private equity professionals, and affluent individuals invested in cryptocurrency. This episode stands out for its insightful analysis into how cybercriminals are increasingly targeting high-net-worth individuals, employing sophisticated strategies to breach their privacy and security and to steal their cryptocurrency. The discussion, enriched by the expertise of Chris Pierson, CEO and founder of BlackCloak, along with in-depth research from his team, highlights the imperative for tailored cybersecurity solutions in an era where financial...2024-03-1231 minITSPmagazine PodcastsBeyond the Boardroom: Safeguarding Leadership with Dual Front Executive Defense | A BlackCloak Brand Story with Chris Pierson and Roland CloutierIn this engaging podcast, cyber-security leaders Roland Cloutier and Chris Pierson discuss with Marco and Sean the rising digital threats that executives face. With recent advancements in AI, phishing attacks and cyber crime have become sophisticated and harder to spot. The podcast underlines the importance of protecting the "executive digital space" —not just at the individual executive's level, but also their families, considering the potentially detrimental impacts they can have on organizations at large.The two experts point out that being aware of cyber threats and diligently safeguarding precious data isn't enough. They propose a holistic approach to...2024-01-1248 min
Redefining CyberSecurityStronger Together: The Power of Relationships in Defending the Digital Lives of Executives | A Their Story Conversation from RSA Conference 2023 | A BlackCloak Story with Chris PiersonThis Their Story podcast episode features Chris Pierson, the co-founder of BlackCloak as Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin discuss into the importance of relationships and human empathy in the cybersecurity field, as well as the challenges of cutting through the noise in the industry. Chris Pierson presents the importance of protecting corporate executives and their personal lives, devices, and homes, ultimately ensuring their peace of mind. The trio explore the significance of human relationships in the cybersecurity industry, emphasizing the need for trust and understanding between vendors and clients. They also highlight the importance of human empathy i...2023-04-3026 min