On March 25, 2025, BlackCloak launched the Digital Executive Protection (DEP) Framework & Assessment Methodology, addressing the urgent need for personal cybersecurity among executives.

Traditional cybersecurity measures often overlook the personal digital lives of executives, leaving them vulnerable to various threats that can impact their organizations.

Recognizing the blurred lines between personal and professional lives, the DEP Framework emphasizes that executives face risks in both spheres.

This comprehensive strategy includes minimizing digital footprints, monitoring personal devices and home networks, educating executives and their families, and providing incident response capabilities.

The framework is designed to protect executives from a range of threats, including data theft, AI deepfakes, financial fraud, extortion, malware, phishing, and home network deception.

BlackCloak adopts a human-centric approach, combining automation, education, and 24/7 support to enhance the security of executives and their families.

It provides CISOs and Chief Security Officers (CSOs) with a thorough risk assessment and control review necessary for an effective Digital Executive Protection program.

Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO of BlackCloak, stresses the urgency of establishing clear Digital Executive Protection protocols as threats to executives' personal lives continue to rise.

The framework serves as a strategic asset for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), alleviating the burden of personal cybersecurity concerns for executives.

Recent attacks on business leaders underscore the increasing overlap between physical safety and cybersecurity, with executives and their families becoming prime targets for hackers.

BlackCloak's services include data broker removal, privacy protections, device monitoring, and safeguarding smart home technologies, all aimed at ensuring the security of executives' families and reputations.

Ultimately, the DEP Framework aims to safeguard not just devices, but individuals, acknowledging that personal data is a critical component of modern cybersecurity threats.