Chris Pierson

Dr. Chris Pierson is the Founder & CEO of BLACKCLOAK - the pioneer of digital executive protection for corporate executives and high-profile persons in their personal lives. A prior CISO, Chris has been on the front lines of cybersecurity for over 25 years. His experience includes fighting fraud and hackers at the world’s 3rd largest bank, working with the DHS on its Cybersecurity Subcommittee and Data Privacy & Integrity Advisory Committee, as the President of the Arizona Infragard, and in various other roles as a CISO and GC for companies supporting top banks. He and his teams have received numerous industry awards. Chris is a globally recognized keynote speaker, board advisor for startups, a Distinguished Fellow of the Ponemon Institute, and is frequently quoted by the media.