Datavault AI Appoints Cybersecurity Veteran Barry Childe as Chief Information Security Officer

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset tokenization technologies, has appointed Dr. Barry Childe as chief information security officer. In the role, Childe will lead the company’s cybersecurity strategy, strengthen data protection across its tokenization, valuation and secure data monetization platforms and oversee initiatives focused on AI security and quantum-resistant technologies.

Childe brings more than 40 years of experience in cybersecurity, high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure and distributed-ledger technology, including leadership positions at HSBC, Barclays Capital, The Royal Bank of Scotland and VMware, as well as co-founding quantum-encryption company Arqit. CEO Nathaniel T. Bradley said Childe’s expertise in cryptography, high-performance computing and quantum-resistant security will help support the company’s secure infrastructure as it expands its tokenization, valuation and data monetization platforms.

The appointment comes as Datavault AI expands its footprint in the Web3 ecosystem, where security is paramount given the value of tokenized assets and sensitive data. The company’s platform serves multiple industries, including sports and entertainment, events, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare and energy. Its Data Science division leverages Web3 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization.

Childe’s background in quantum-resistant technologies is particularly relevant as the industry prepares for the potential threat of quantum computing to current encryption standards. His previous work at Arqit, a quantum-encryption company, aligns with Datavault AI’s focus on forward-looking security measures. The company’s technology suite includes AI- and machine-learning-based automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation and advertising monitoring.

Datavault AI’s Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA, ADIO and Sumerian patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless high-definition sound transmission. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. For more information about Datavault AI and its solutions, visit https://dvlt.ai. The latest news and updates relating to DVLT are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/DVLT.