Periodic Checks Aren’t Enough.
Threats move fast. Point-in-time snapshots go stale the moment they’re taken.
Vendor Risk Monitoring Use Case
Stay Ahead of Risk with Real-time Vendor Monitoring
Cyber risk doesn’t stop after onboarding. Suppliers evolve. New threats emerge. Hidden dependencies appear when you least expect them. Don't be caught reacting to problems instead of preventing them. You need real-time visibility that keeps up with the pace of your business and the complexity of your supply chain.
The Challenge with Cyber Third-Party Monitoring
Black Kite Makes Continuous Monitoring Smarter
Know where risk is rising across every vendor, every connection, every day.
Real-Time Visibility Across All Vendors
Black Kite continuously monitors changes in vendor cyber posture so you can spot new risks as they emerge. No more waiting for annual reviews to find out something critical has changed.
Built-In Nth-Party Discovery
See beyond your direct vendors. Black Kite maps connections across fourth and fifth parties, helping you understand where risk may concentrate and how incidents might ripple through your supply chain.
Track the Risks that Matter the Most
Get alerts tied to real-world cyber events, not just generic vulnerabilities. Whether it’s ransomware activity, credential leaks, or high-profile zero-days, Black Kite tags the vendors that may be affected.
Understand Who’s Trending Toward Trouble
Watch for rising ransomware susceptibility, shifting risk signals, or data leaks that suggest a vendor's risk is increasing. Use that insight to focus attention where it's needed most.
Turn Intelligence Into Action
Use built-in reporting and curated findings to brief leadership, trigger vendor outreach, or adjust vendor tiers. Black Kite helps you respond quickly, without chasing down scattered data.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vendor Risk Monitoring
Customers Gain the Competitive Edge With Continuous Risk Monitoring from Black Kite
“I want Black Kite to be a best-kept secret in the industry because it gives us a competitive edge. But for the sake of the world and helping cybersecurity across all industries, I would absolutely recommend that Black Kite be adopted as the #1 cyber quantification tool.”
– Kelly Castriotta, Global Executive Underwriting Officer for Cyber, Tech ENO and AI, Markel Corporation
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