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BlackCloak launches BlackCloak Perimeter(TM), unifying cyber and physical security for Executive Protection. Technology · SEP 10, 2026 PR Newswire New product enhancement extends the company's executive threat intelligence pillar to monitor the physical world around the places executives live, work, a... New product enhancement extends the company's executive threat intelligence pillar to monitor the physical world around the places executives live, work, and travel with real-time risk visualization capabilities, showcased at GSX 2026, Booth 4059. ATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - BlackCloak, the leader in Digital Executive Protection (DEP), today launched BlackCloak Perimeter(TM), a new physical security offering that extends Blackcloak digital protection to the physical world around the places executives live, work, and travel - sending a single, self-contained alert to security leaders when something happens. The enhancement bolsters BlackCloak's DEP platform by bringing together cybersecurity and physical security into a powerful unified protection offering. "Physical security intelligence has always ended at a security console, and BlackCloak Perimeter(TM) is the first to carry it all the way to the phone an executive already has in hand, backed by the concierge team they know by name," - Matt Covington The reconnaissance that precedes an attack on an executive often begins in the digital world. It begins online, a home address on a people-search site, a family member named in a public record, a schedule inferred from social media, or a voice cloned well enough to move an assistant to act. What starts as digital surveillance increasingly ends at a residence, a workplace, or a venue. Historically the leaders tasked with cyber and physical executive protection have been operating from separate inputs, separate vendors, and separate budgets while protecting the same people from the same threat. The addition of BlackCloak Perimeter(TM) to BlackCloak's DEP Platform provides a more unified and collaborative approach. "The threats facing today's executives don't respect the boundary between the digital and physical world, and BlackCloak recognizes these risks" said Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak. "The need for convergence is not new for us. We were built on the digital side of an executive's life, which is exactly where physical threats begin. What is new is that the security leaders standing behind that executive get the same picture, at the same time." BlackCloak Perimeter(TM): Expanding the Executive Threat Intelligence Pillar Executive Threat Intelligence has been one of the four pillars of the BlackCloak platform since its inception, and timely intelligence has always been how the company protects members ahead of an incident rather than after one. Today, BlackCloak is announcing significant enhancements to that pillar with BlackCloak Perimeter(TM), extending it into the physical dimension of executive risk. Features of the Executive Threat Intelligence Pillar include: * Initial Risk Report: Automated open-source intelligence identifies an organization's named executives and board members and returns what is publicly discoverable about each one with the evidence attached. * Real-Time Travel Advisories: A destination evaluated across cybersecurity, physical, geopolitical, and social conditions, with a risk rating for every country, curated incident feeds, embassy contacts, and plain-language translations of US State Department advisory levels. Available within the BlackCloak app and shareable with a ground team without a BlackCloak personal account. * Executive Threat Intelligence Dashboard: A single view for CSOs and their physical protection team where cyber and physical signals resolve together, so they can report on executive risk posture from one source rather than reconciling separate vendors on separate schedules. * Risk Visualization Capabilities: BlackCloak's proprietary OSINT collection engine sources content from news sites and social media, 24/7/365 with global reach, and an AI-powered enrichment pipeline verifies relevance, tags each incident by category, and attaches a precise location. That output resolves onto a spatial view alongside the places a security team has prioritized. "Physical security intelligence has always ended at a security console, and BlackCloak Perimeter(TM) is the first to carry it all the way to the phone an executive already has in hand, backed by the concierge team they know by name," said Matt Covington, SVP of Product at BlackCloak. These enhancements join BlackCloak's answer to the rising threat from deepfakes, Impersonation Protection, which allows members to validate the authenticity of communications - calls, video meetings, and messages - in real time from their trusted contacts via the BlackCloak mobile app. BlackCloak Perimeter(TM) is available now to BlackCloak members and the security teams that administer their protection, using existing BlackCloak credentials. GSX 2026 in Atlanta, September 14 to 16, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Visit BlackCloak at Booth 4059 or to request a private briefing, visit https://blackcloak.io/gsx-atlanta-2026/. 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 Digital Executive Protection Platform is a comprehensive SaaS solution that includes mobile and desktop apps backed by a US-based security operations center, incident response and white glove concierge support. BlackCloak clients rest assured that their brand, intellectual property, data, finances and more are protected. Learn more at www.blackcloak.io and follow us on LinkedIn. 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BlackCloak featured on the 2026 Inc. 5000 for second consecutive year. With Record Revenue Growth and Escalating Market Demand, BlackCloak Ranks in the Top Twenty Percent of the Fast-Growing Private Companies in the U.S. NEW YORK, August 11, 2026 - BlackCloak, a pioneer in Digital Executive Protection (DEP) for corporate executives, boards of directors, and Family Offices, announced today that it is featured on the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. BlackCloak continues to move up in the rankings placing in the top 20% of companies listed. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia. "Earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 for the second year in a row reflects a pivotal shift in the threat landscape," said Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak. "As AI-generated deepfakes, targeted social engineering, and exposed personal data increasingly turn into real-world physical and financial risks for executives, traditional security is no longer enough. We are continuously advancing our Digital Executive Protection platform with proactive, automated defense capabilities to stay steps ahead of adversaries. Our rapid growth is a direct result of our team's continuous innovation and the demand from organizations seeking to protect their leadership." This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to cybersecurity, healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000. "Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still," said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance-it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement." Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14-16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. BlackCloak Milestones Fuel Industry Momentum Over the past 12 months, BlackCloak has strengthened its position as a leader in Digital Executive Protection (DEP) by advancing its platform capabilities and scaling enterprise adoption. Earlier in 2026, the company introduced new enhancements to address emerging AI-driven threats, including Impersonation Protection with circle of trust, giving executives and high-profile individuals a powerful way to validate the authenticity of communications from their trusted contacts in real time via the BlackCloak app. Additionally, it released enhanced Data Broker Removal that includes self-healing agents that find and remove personal data from data broker sites using automated, adaptive takedown processes. These advancements give enterprises and individual users powerful exposure reduction and proactive defense capabilities. BlackCloak also expanded its operational capacity, scaling its U.S.-based Security Operations Center (SOC) and increasing automation to support a growing client base while maintaining its high-touch concierge service model. This execution has driven significant business momentum, including strong enterprise adoption among Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and family offices, as well as more than 350% revenue growth over the past three years. Together, these results demonstrate BlackCloak's ability to both advance the DEP category and meet rising enterprise demand for securing the personal digital lives of executives. Its market leadership has been validated through multiple industry honors, including two consecutive Fortress Cybersecurity Awards, three consecutive Global InfoSec Awards, the prestigious SINET16 Innovator Award, the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, and the Business Intelligence Group BIG Innovation Awards. Inc. 5000 List Methodology Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent - not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies - as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. 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 BlackCloak, Inc. on LinkedIn. About Inc. Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping its future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com. Media Contact Tracey Moon Chief Marketing Officer [email protected]