BlackCloak strengthens leadership bench with strategic hires across engineering, Executive Protection, and Alliances. BlackCloak Mar 03, 2026, 09:00 ET The Company Will Scale Operations with a U.S. Secret Service Veteran and Industry Experts to Meet Surging Demand for Digital Executive Protection ORLANDO, Fla., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - BlackCloak, a pioneer in Digital Executive Protection (DEP) for corporate executives, boards of directors, and Family Offices, announced the strategic expansion of its senior leadership team to accelerate product innovation and strengthen its presence in executive protection and its alliance partnerships. BlackCloak has tapped Jeff Putz as Vice President of Engineering, Hazel Cerra as Director of Digital Security Convergence, and Chris Hamilton as Managing Director of Alliances. These professionals bring specialized expertise spanning decades of scaling B2B and consumer software, 25 years in the U.S. Secret Service, and high-level networking within the risk management ecosystem, solidifying BlackCloak as the gold standard for protecting the personal digital lives of the world's most targeted individuals. Jeff Putz, a seasoned software engineering expert with experience in B2B and B2C environments, is BlackCloak's new Vice President of Engineering. Additionally, Hazel Cerra, a nationally recognized executive protection and cybersecurity leader with a distinguished career with the United States Secret Service, joins as BlackCloak's Director of Digital Security Convergence. Christopher Hamilton, a veteran business development leader in high-growth companies at the intersection of Risk Management, Wealth Management, and Digital Assets, joins as BlackCloak's Managing Director of Alliances. In their respective roles, Putz, Cerra, and Hamilton will contribute to BlackCloak's rapid growth and continued market leadership in Digital Executive Protection, enhancing the value of the company's specialist cybersecurity technology, expertise, and concierge support for BlackCloak members. "We are immensely proud to have Jeff, Hazel, and Chris join our team. Their combined experience in cybersecurity and protection, business development, software engineering, and customer experiences will enhance the value and experience for BlackCloak members as we enter our next stage of expansion," said Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak. "With BlackCloak's ongoing momentum and innovative DEP advancements, the skills and expertise of such an elite group of leaders will be essential to further our mission of safeguarding our clients' personal digital lives." Jeff Putz: Scaling Meaningful Customer Experiences Putz has more than 25 years of experience in software engineering leadership roles, most recently at True Fit, Yottaa, and Hydrow. At True Fit, he built and scaled the company's AI-native personalization platform to 250+ top-tier retailers and 250 million users, and at Yottaa, he led multiple departments driving the development of the company's security and acceleration platform. At Hydrow, he scaled the engineering team to deliver a superior experience to the company's more than 200,000 members while delivering new, high-impact experiences. At BlackCloak, Putz oversees the strategy and architecture of the DEP Platform, including the mobile app and all technical capabilities that will deliver value across the client landscape. "Technology is evolving quickly on the threat side, and I'm excited to help our concierge team scale while delivering highly personalized services to enrich our members' digital safety," he said. "Joining BlackCloak's executive team is an incredible opportunity to continue to build software that positively impacts the lives of enterprises and individuals." Hazel Cerra: An Expert in Sophisticated Cyber Threats With more than 25 years as a cybersecurity leader with the U.S. Secret Service, Cerra most recently served as Resident Agent in Charge of the Atlantic City Resident Office, where she led protective intelligence operations, complex financial crime investigations, and strategic partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Throughout her career, she held senior supervisory roles in cyber fraud investigations and previously served on the protective detail of President William J. Clinton, supporting global security operations associated with the Clinton Global Initiative. She is recognized for translating presidential-level protection principles into scalable security frameworks that protect senior executives, families, and enterprise leaders in an increasingly complex threat environment, and is a Certified Information Security Manager through ISACA. In her role as Director of Digital Security Convergence at BlackCloak, Cerra is responsible for building relationships with executive protection firms and those protecting high-profile individuals and their families. "BlackCloak sets the standard for DEP, and I'm excited to help bring our comprehensive protection to targeted high-net-worth individuals and their families," she said. Christopher Hamilton: A Proven Track Record Based on Trust Hamilton brings more than 20 years of experience in building strategic partnerships, managing complex risk, and developing growth strategies to BlackCloak, having held leadership roles at companies such as Aura, HQ Digital, and Digital Currency Group. Having spent most of his career in the Risk Management sector, working in cross-border geopolitics, private client risk, and leading risk for a wealth management platform, he has a proven track record of driving meaningful revenue growth and has built a robust network of trusted relationships that spans risk, wealth, and high-net-worth private client services. In his role as BlackCloak's Managing Director of Alliances, Hamilton is building strategic partnerships with companies seeking to provide BlackCloak's leading DEP offerings to C-Suite executives and board members of Fortune 1000 companies. Similarly, to work with trusted advisors, including private banks, Family Offices, wealth management, and private client law firms, to deliver DEP to their high-profile and high-net-worth clients. "My career expertise is in fostering relationships built on trust and best practices, an approach that strongly aligns with BlackCloak's approach to DEP. I'm beyond excited to join this incredible team," he said. About BlackCloak BlackCloak protects corporate executives, board members, high-profile individuals, and their families from privacy, financial, and other reputational risks. Used by Fortune 500 companies across all industries, the BlackCloak Concierge Cybersecurity & Privacy(TM) Platform is a comprehensive solution that includes mobile and desktop apps, as well as concierge support. Executives and high-profile individuals gain complete peace of mind knowing their family, reputation, and finances are secured. Companies rest assured that their brand, intellectual property, data, and finances are protected against threats from executives without invading their personal lives. Learn more at www.blackcloak.io and follow Spherexx LLC on LinkedIn. Media Contact SOURCE BlackCloak

BlackCloak joins global elite with Wealthbriefing award. Orlando, FL - February 19, 2026 - BlackCloak, the pioneer in Digital Executive Protection (DEP) and leader in Concierge Cybersecurity(TM) for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and Family Offices, announced today that it was selected as a winner in the Cyber and Network Security category at The WealthBriefing WealthTech Americas Awards 2026. The annual WealthBriefing WealthTech Americas Awards program recognizes the most innovative and exceptional firms, teams, and individuals. The awards showcase outstanding organizations grouped by specialism and geography, which the prestigious panel of independent judges deemed to have "demonstrated innovation and excellence during the last year." Each of these categories is highly contested and subject to a rigorous process before the ultimate winner is selected by the judges. It is this process that makes WealthBriefing awards so prized amongst winners. BlackCloak was chosen for its market-leading Concierge Cybersecurity & Privacy(TM) Platform, tailored to secure the privacy, personal devices, home networks, and entire digital footprints of high-net-worth individuals and their families. The judges chose BlackCloak for its holistic cybersecurity solution that protects wealth, privacy, and family legacy. The WealthBriefing WealthTech Americas Awards are part of a global program run by WealthBriefing, and its sister publications WealthBriefingAsia and Family Wealth Report, encompassing all of the world's major wealth management centres. "Protecting the world's most targeted individuals and giving them assurance and peace of mind is our top priority," said Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak. "Attacks on the personal digital lives of high-net-worth individuals and families have become a primary means for cybercriminals to cause financial and reputational harm. As we continue our work to advance comprehensive, personal cybersecurity with 24/7 protection and expert concierge support, we are thrilled to receive this prominent recognition by Wealthbriefing WealthTech Americas." Stephen Harris, ClearView Financial Media's CEO, and publisher of WealthBriefing, extended his congratulations to all winners and highly commended companies. "Every winning entrant has been subjected to a rigorous and independent judging process and should be rightly proud of the success they have achieved this year," he said. "This year, BlackCloak, Inc. has seen a marked increase in entrants and interest in all its global awards programs, and the WealthBriefing WealthTech Americas Awards 2026 is no exception. These awards give organizations and individuals the opportunity to clarify their strategic thinking, have it independently validated, be recognized internally and externally, and celebrate in style with their peers. "I offer my congratulations and best wishes for the future to all winners and highly commended firms - they are all worthy recipients who join the prestigious list of wealth management professionals who form the global elite of WealthBriefing winners." About BlackCloak BlackCloak protects corporate executives and high-profile individuals from cybersecurity, privacy, financial, and other reputational risks. Used by Fortune 500 companies across all industries, the BlackCloak Concierge Cybersecurity & Privacy(TM) Platform is a comprehensive solution that includes mobile and desktop apps, as well as concierge support. Executives and high-profile individuals gain complete peace of mind knowing their family, reputation, and finances are secured. Companies rest assured that their brand, intellectual property, data, and finances are protected against threats from executives without invading their personal lives. Learn more at www.blackcloak.io and follow BlackCloak, Inc. on LinkedIn. About ClearView Financial Media Ltd ("ClearView") ClearView Financial Media was founded by Chief Executive, Stephen Harris in 2004, to provide high quality 'need to know' information for the discerning private client community. London-based, but with a truly global focus, ClearView publishes the WealthBriefing group of newswires, along with research reports and newsletters, while also running a pan-global thought-leadership events and awards programme. Media Contact Beth Trier Trier & Co. for BlackCloak [email protected]

BlackCloak named Internet and Technology Winner in the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards. News provided by. BlackCloak Jan 15, 2026, 09:00 ET Digital Executive Protection pioneer BlackCloak was named a winner of the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards by Business Intelligence Group. ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - BlackCloak, the pioneer in Digital Executive Protection for corporate executives, boards of directors, and family offices, announced today that it has been named an Internet and Technology Winner in the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards, a global recognition program honoring companies, products, and leaders who are transforming industries through applied innovation, intelligent platforms, and measurable real-world impact. "The 2026 BIG Innovation Awards winners show that true innovation is no longer about chasing the latest buzzwords," said Russ Fordyce, Chief Recognition Officer at the Business Intelligence Group. "It's about building intelligent platforms, automating workflows with purpose, and making trust, privacy, and resilience the foundation of every breakthrough. These organizations and leaders are not just keeping pace with change; they are shaping the future of global business." BlackCloak was recognized for its outstanding contributions and innovation in Digital Executive Protection (DEP). With nearly 500 percent revenue growth over the past three years, BlackCloak's groundbreaking DEP offerings and dedication to superior client service continue to drive strong demand for its products and services. "We are honored to receive this recognition of our unwavering commitment to protecting business leaders, high-profile individuals, and their families in their personal digital lives," said Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak. "The award demonstrates that our mission, combined with the holistic approach to DEP that we have pioneered, is making a significant impact on people and corporations. BlackCloak doesn't just supplement enterprise security - it brings it into the personal realm, where attackers increasingly focus and traditional security teams have no visibility or control." BlackCloak joins 159 winners recognized for their contributions to innovation across health, financial services, logistics, manufacturing, and enterprise technology. The 2026 BIG Innovation Awards reveal a clear trend: innovation is no longer about just having AI, it's about how you use it. Winners are building platforms, automating workflows, and focusing on trust, privacy, and security as core to their mission. For more information about the BIG Innovation Awards and to view the full list of winners, visit http://www.bintelligence.com/posts/2026-big-innovation-awards-159-trailblazers-prove-where-innovation-is-really-happening. For more information about BlackCloak's Digital Executive Protection solution, visit blackcloak.io. About BlackCloak BlackCloak protects corporate executives and high-profile individuals from cybersecurity, privacy, financial, and other reputational risks. Used by Fortune 500 companies across all industries, the BlackCloak Concierge Cybersecurity & Privacy(TM) Platform is a holistic solution that includes mobile and desktop apps and concierge support. Executives and high-profile individuals gain complete peace of mind knowing their family, reputation, and finances are secured. Companies rest assured that their brand, intellectual property, data, and finances are protected against threats from executives without invading their personal lives. Learn more at www.blackcloak.io and follow HR Strategies on LinkedIn. Beth Trier, Trier and Company for BlackCloak, 1 4156018104, [email protected], https://blackcloak.io/ SOURCE BlackCloak