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

July 17th, 2026 1:35 PM
By: Newsworthy Staff

Datavault AI has named Dr. Barry Childe as CISO to enhance its cybersecurity strategy, focusing on AI security and quantum-resistant technologies as the company expands its tokenization and data monetization platforms.

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

Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset tokenization technologies, announced the appointment of Dr. Barry Childe as its new chief information security officer. In this 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. His career includes 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 at a critical time as Datavault AI continues to develop its AI-driven data experiences and asset valuation solutions in the Web 3.0 environment. The company's cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions through its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions. The Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA, ADIO and Sumerian patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless high-definition sound transmission. The Data Science division leverages Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization.

Datavault AI's platform serves multiple industries, including high-performance computing software licensing for sports and entertainment, events and venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare and energy. The Information Data Exchange enables Digital Twins and licensing of name, image and likeness by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata, fostering responsible AI with integrity.

Childe's focus on quantum-resistant technologies is particularly relevant as quantum computing advances pose potential threats to current encryption methods. By prioritizing quantum-resistant security, Datavault AI aims to future-proof its platforms against emerging cybersecurity risks. The company's commitment to AI security also aligns with industry trends as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into business operations.

This strategic hire underscores Datavault AI's dedication to maintaining robust security measures as it scales its tokenization and data monetization offerings. Investors can find the latest news and updates relating to DVLT in the company's newsroom at https://nnw.fm/DVLT. For more information about Datavault AI, visit https://dvlt.ai.

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