The Principal Certification Body for
Responsible Data Governance
Start your RDG Journey today We’re built to certify Responsible Data Governance and it’s all we do
Independent XRSI RDG™ certification ensures that data is being governed and trust is not assumed but proven
Human Decisions
No Automated Trust
Automation accelerates but it doesn’t decide. Every certification we issue includes many human-decisions, because responsibility remains human.
Born to Certify
Built for Oversight
Cautelare was established as the first Certification Body for XRSI not just to issue the first RDG™ seals, but to ensure future CBs meet the same bar. We lead by example, then help others rise to it.
One Seal
Global Registry
Every certification we issue is registered with XRSI and globally traceable. No dark seals. No unverifiable claims. No hidden reports. Just transparent trust, by design.
ABOUT US
Cautelare is the principal certification and training partner of X Reality Safety Intelligence (XRSI), a global nonprofit standards organization dedicated to building trust in immersive technologies, AI, and emerging data-driven systems.
Our mission is simple:
Enable trust through governance.
We provide certification, training, and assurance programs anchored in the XRSI Responsible Data Governance (RDG™) standard, a global framework that unifies best practices from ISO, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and the EU AI Act. From startups to enterprises, healthcare to education, and gaming to government, we help organizations demonstrate accountability and resilience in how they collect, process, and use data.
Through independent certification and professional training, Cautelare ensures that companies and professionals alike can validate their compliance, build customer confidence, and stay ahead of evolving global regulations. Every certificate we issue is backed by the XRSI global registry of trust, ensuring transparency and verifiability for clients, regulators, and the public.
Our approach follows the principle of Central Governance. Distributed Execution. Trusted Oversight. XRSI defines the standards. Cautelare delivers them with integrity. Together, we are raising the bar for safety, security, and responsibility in the digital age.
Our Team
Founded by the creators of the RDG™ standard at XRSI, Cautelare is the first certification body dedicated to keeping certification quality consistently high. Our team includes professionals who have previously held leadership roles at Meta, AstraZeneca, AMD, Intel, and Linden Labs, bringing hard-earned expertise across immersive technology, semiconductors, life sciences, and digital trust.
Cautelare also embraces a rotational leadership model, where the role of CEO is passed to different members of the leadership team over time. This approach ensures diverse perspectives, shared accountability, and a culture of collaboration, while keeping the organization agile and responsive in a rapidly evolving trust and certification landscape.
Kavya Pearlman
Widely recognized as the “Cyber Guardian,” Kavya Pearlman is an award-winning cybersecurity professional and the visionary Founder & CEO of XRSI and Cautelare. In Cautelare’s first year of rotational leadership, Kavya serves as CEO, where she has been instrumental in launching the organization and assembling a strong, mission-driven team to carry its vision forward.
Paul Jones
Paul leads Partnerships and Customer Engagement at Cautelare, ensuring that clients realize the full value of their relationship with the company. He also serves as Data Governance and Innovation Advisor at XRSI, where he contributes his expertise at the forefront of responsible data innovation. With this dual role, Paul is uniquely positioned to guide customers on the benefits of RDG™ certification, helping them unlock trust, compliance, and innovation opportunities.
Aruna Ghatak-Roy
As Chief Legal Officer at Cautelare, Aruna brings a unique blend of technical engineering expertise and deep legal acumen to the organization. She also serves as Head of Legal for Engineering and Innovation at XRSI, where she leads on matters at the intersection of technology, regulation, and innovation.
Padmaja Harichandan
With over 15 years of experience in standards and assurance, Padmaja works at the intersection of compliance, systems design, and emerging technology translating complex regulatory expectations into operational data governance across sectors.
Liam Coffey
Liam is the founder of XRSI Canada, XRSI Labs, and The Archality Corporation, and a co-founder of Cautelare. He has built organizations that bridge technology, governance, and trust, drawing on over 30 years of experience in silicon design, product management, and lab leadership for hardware and software security.
Contact us
Whether you are exploring certification for the first time, looking to align your organization with the RDG™ standard, or seeking guidance on training and compliance, our team is here to support you. We provide clear answers, practical advice, and direct access to the expertise you need to move forward with confidence.
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