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

Black Kite has launched AI-powered cyber assessments designed to automate third-party cyber risk evaluations within enterprise vendor ecosystems.

The company's new offering automates each step of cyber risk assessment, aiming to reduce manual work, speed up evaluation processes, and enhance the quality of risk insights. The solution reads and analyses vendor documentation, interfaces with trust centre data, and aligns information with industry frameworks. When gaps persist, users have the option to send focused questionnaires to vendors.

Chuck Schauber, Chief Product Officer at Black Kite, said:

"Managing cyber ecosystem risks is complex, and all too often, enterprises are further challenged by cyber assessment processes that do not work in today's environment. In a nutshell, traditional approaches are broken with lengthy questionnaires, long wait times, and manual processes. Security and business leaders need an intelligence-driven approach. We are solving the challenges by delivering an automation-first, questionnaire-last approach that saves time, reduces friction, and enables smarter, faster decision-making."

The platform introduces several key features. Cyber assessments can be initiated instantly using available intelligence, as AI extracts and summarises documents to automate control mapping and response generation. The system strives for accurate, risk-driven insights by mapping technical findings to assessment controls and using quantifiable risk models such as Open FAIRTM. Collaboration tools such as The BridgeTM workspace allow teams to share findings, centralise documentation, and track changes over time.

Commenting on the impact of these changes for end-users, Jennifer Blackburn, Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst at The University of Kansas Health System, stated:

"As a healthcare organisation, speed and accuracy are critical when assessing third-party cyber risk. Black Kite's AI-powered Cyber Assessments enable us to quickly evaluate documentation, gain actionable insights, and view a comprehensive third-party risk profile - all within a single platform."

Black Kite's AI-powered cyber assessments are available as part of a package that also includes Assess, Extend, and Monitor components.

Black Kite is helping organizations gain a comprehensive, real-time view of cyber ecosystem risk, enabling more informed decision-making and greater business resilience. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the platform empowers companies to continuously monitor an expanding network of vendors, partners, and suppliers.

By automating the collection and analysis of threat, business, and risk intelligence, Black Kite delivers insights that go beyond traditional risk scores or ratings. Its advanced cyber risk intelligence is designed to provide actionable information across a wide range of industries. Today, the company supports more than 3,000 customers globally and has earned numerous industry accolades for its innovative approach to cybersecurity.