Candan Bolukbas is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Black Kite, where he drives the technical vision and continuous innovation of the platform’s risk-scoring engine. A self-described digital polymath and a veteran of the cybersecurity industry, Candan’s leadership is rooted in a deep, hands-on understanding of how digital communications and data accumulation are targeted by modern adversaries.

As a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) , Candan brings a "security-by-design" philosophy to product development. His background spans both the public and private sectors, with vast experience in forensic analysis, secure programming, and incident handling. This multi-disciplinary expertise allows him to bridge the gap between complex engineering requirements and the real-world need for intuitive, scalable security solutions.

Candan holds a BS in Computer Engineering and maintains an elite "credential stack" that includes CHFI, ECSP, MCSA, ECIH, CCNA, and CCNP . Beyond his technical contributions, he is a dedicated advocate for digital privacy and human rights. His work at Black Kite is dedicated to empowering organizations of all sizes to navigate the threat landscape with transparency and precision.