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Black Kite adds Open FAIR to quantify third-party risk
Ransomware

Black Kite adds Open FAIR to quantify third-party risk

Black Kite weaves Open FAIR into its platform to automate financial loss estimates in third-party cyber risk assessments and reviews.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Black Kite unveils ThreatTrace to bolster third-party risk
Firewalls

Black Kite unveils ThreatTrace to bolster third-party risk

Black Kite debuts ThreatTrace, harnessing NetFlow and DNS telemetry to reveal hidden third‑party compromises and sharpen cyber risk ratings.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Retail & wholesale hit by exposed shared credentials
Ransomware

Retail & wholesale hit by exposed shared credentials

Over 70% of major retailers and nearly 60% of wholesalers have exposed credentials, leaving shared supply chains ripe for attack.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Black Kite unveils tool to analyse third-party software risk
Software-as-a-Service

Black Kite unveils tool to analyse third-party software risk

Black Kite launches Product Analysis tool to expose hidden risks in third-party software, from SaaS subdomains to SBOM dependencies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Black Kite unveils AI agent to automate 3rd-party cyber risk
Partner Programmes

Black Kite unveils AI agent to automate 3rd-party cyber risk

Black Kite launches AI Agent to automate third-party cyber risk investigation, reporting and decision-making, boosting efficiency for security teams worldwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Black Kite launches global unified framework for third-party AI risk
Supply Chain

Black Kite launches global unified framework for third-party AI risk

Black Kite has launched BK-GA3TM, a global unified AI risk framework to help firms assess third-party vendor threats amid evolving AI complexities worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Cybersecurity leaders urge shift from awareness to real resilience
Cloud Security

Cybersecurity leaders urge shift from awareness to real resilience

Cybersecurity leaders urge firms to shift focus from awareness campaigns to building real resilience amid rising sophisticated cyber threats and costly attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Black Kite Bridge surpasses 100,000 shared items in first year
Supply Chain

Black Kite Bridge surpasses 100,000 shared items in first year

Black Kite Bridge has shared over 100,000 cyber risk intelligence items in its first year, boosting supply chain security through rapid, collaborative responses.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Black Kite unveils ASI for targeted third-party cyber risk
Ransomware

Black Kite unveils ASI for targeted third-party cyber risk

Black Kite has launched its Adversary Susceptibility Index to help firms spot which suppliers are most exposed to specific cyber threat actors, enhancing risk management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps

A Black Kite report reveals most third-party vendors in finance show major cyber security flaws, posing serious risks despite fewer direct attacks on institutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Black Kite debuts AI tool to automate third-party cyber risk
Supply Chain

Black Kite debuts AI tool to automate third-party cyber risk

Black Kite has launched an AI tool to automate third-party cyber risk assessments, speeding evaluations and improving risk insights in vendor ecosystems.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Black Kite launches tool for third-party vulnerability insight
Ransomware

Black Kite launches tool for third-party vulnerability insight

Black Kite launches Vulnerability Intelligence Briefs to help organisations identify and manage third-party cyber risks, enhancing supply chain security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025