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Black Kite Third Party Risk Intelligence Platform

byBlack Kite
in Third-Party Risk Management Technology Solutions (Transitioning to Third-Party Risk Management Tools for Assurance Leaders)
4.8

Overview

Product Information on Black Kite Third Party Risk Intelligence Platform

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Black Kite Third Party Risk Intelligence Platform?

Black Kite Third Party Risk Intelligence Platform is a software designed to assess and manage cyber risk across supply chains and third-party vendors. The software provides non-intrusive cyber risk ratings by leveraging open-source intelligence to quantify risk in categories such as data breach probability, compliance, and network security. It translates technical findings into standardized risk assessments, enabling organizations to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize mitigation efforts in their vendor ecosystem. The software aims to support decision-making for risk management by providing continuous risk monitoring and automated reporting, helping organizations reduce the potential impact of third-party cyber threats on business operations.

Black Kite Third Party Risk Intelligence Platform Pricing

Black Kite Third Party Risk Intelligence Platform software uses a subscription-based pricing model that offers tiered packages depending on the number of vendors assessed and features required, including options for annual or multi-year agreements with add-on modules available for extended functionality.

Overall experience with Black Kite Third Party Risk Intelligence Platform

INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST
1B - 3B USD, Real Estate
FAVORABLE

“Rapid and Understandable Risk Assessments, though Results May Be Superficial”

5.0
Sep 10, 2025
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OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
<50M USD, Software
CRITICAL

“BlackKite's Security Features: A Closer Look”

3.0
Apr 15, 2025
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 14th October 2024

Black Kite is a company focused on solving the issue of cyber attacks, particularly those that occur through third parties. The company has developed the first global third-party cyber risk monitoring platform. Its perspective is unique in that it is built from a perspective to counter hacker's approaches. Black Kite concentrates on enhancing the overall cyber ecosystem with their highly accurate and comprehensive cyber intelligence. Unlike other security ratings service providers, Black Kite provides standards-based cyber risk assessments analyzing the cybersecurity posture from three essential dimensions: technical, financial, and compliance, thus bringing a broader and more holistic approach to addressing potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2016
Head office location
Boston, United States
Number of employees
51 - 200
Website
https://blackkite.com/

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Black Kite Third Party Risk Intelligence Platform Reviews and Ratings

4.8

(162 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
80%
4 Star
19%
3 Star
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2 Star
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  • INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST
    1B-10B USD
    Real Estate
    Review Source

    Rapid and Understandable Risk Assessments, though Results May Be Superficial

    5.0
    Sep 10, 2025
    Black Kite offers reliable and easy-to-interpret results faster than any other risk assessment platform we have used in the past.
  • INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST
    1B-10B USD
    Real Estate
    Review Source

    Rapid and Understandable Risk Assessments, though Results May Be Superficial

    5.0
    Sep 10, 2025
    Black Kite offers reliable and easy-to-interpret results faster than any other risk assessment platform we have used in the past.
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Black Kite Third Party Risk Intelligence Platform Likes & Dislikes

Like

1. Straightforward results that are understandable to non-technical employees. 2. Very quick turnaround. By using public resources we are able to complete scans in minutes. 3. Quick responses to found vulnerabilities. It's remarkably easy to report and remove false positives from our own scans or scans for our vendors.

Like

1. Straightforward results that are understandable to non-technical employees. 2. Very quick turnaround. By using public resources we are able to complete scans in minutes. 3. Quick responses to found vulnerabilities. It's remarkably easy to report and remove false positives from our own scans or scans for our vendors.

Like

1. Straightforward results that are understandable to non-technical employees. 2. Very quick turnaround. By using public resources we are able to complete scans in minutes. 3. Quick responses to found vulnerabilities. It's remarkably easy to report and remove false positives from our own scans or scans for our vendors.

Dislike

Often times the vulnerabilities posted are incorrect or outdated. Moreover, it lacks a detailed explanation for vulnerability resolution.

Dislike

Often times the vulnerabilities posted are incorrect or outdated. Moreover, it lacks a detailed explanation for vulnerability resolution.

Dislike

Often times the vulnerabilities posted are incorrect or outdated. Moreover, it lacks a detailed explanation for vulnerability resolution.