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Black Kite Introduces Adversary Susceptibility Index

In an era where cyber threats evolve rapidly, Black Kite has unveiled its latest innovation, the Adversary Susceptibility Index (ASI). This ground-breaking tool is tailored for Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) teams, providing them with the insights needed to identify which vendors in their network are most vulnerable to specific threat actors before an incident escalates into a breach.

The ASI aims to empower organizations to take proactive steps in securing their supply chains against the growing sophistication of cyber adversaries. According to Ferhat Dikbiyik, Chief Research and Intelligence Officer at Black Kite, the urgency for such a tool has never been clearer. With notorious groups like Volt Typhoon and APT29 posing greater risks, the traditional wait-and-see approach is no longer acceptable. ASI equips security teams with the necessary intelligence to act swiftly and effectively against potential threats.

Understanding the ASI

The Adversary Susceptibility Index operates by evaluating vendors based on their alignment with known vulnerabilities, behaviors, and configurations that certain threat actors are likely to exploit. Building on Black Kite's previous success with its Ransomware Susceptibility Index (RSI), ASI enhances the capabilities of TPRM by being intimately aware of how specific threat groups operate, their favored tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Key features of the ASI include:

• - Threat Actor Intelligence for Suppliers: The tool gives users immediate access to data showing which vendors match profiles of known adversaries, facilitating a more informed risk assessment.
• - Vendor Sorting by Susceptibility: Organizations can prioritize which vendors to engage with based on their real-world exposure to threats and the tactics used by specific actors.
• - Industry and Geography-Aware Risk: ASI factors in contextual intelligence to assess risk, taking into consideration actor-specific industries, regions, and intent.
• - Proactive Vendor Engagement: TPRM teams can share relevant insights with suppliers, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to risk mitigation.

Revolutionizing Cyber Risk Management

The introduction of the ASI signifies a paradigm shift in how cyber risk is approached. By embedding threat actor intelligence into the fabric of TPRM processes, organizations can pivot from merely reactive measures to an approach grounded in intelligence-driven action. Rather than relying on static indicators that may quickly become obsolete, ASI offers a dynamic framework that prioritizes suppliers based on up-to-date adversary behavior.

With this innovative capacity, Black Kite not only enhances the overall risk management strategy of organizations but also fortifies the relationships among various stakeholders in the supply chain.

As organizations grapple with an ever-expanding digital landscape, managing third-party risks effectively is paramount. Black Kite’s ASI presents a robust solution to navigate these challenges, ensuring that organizations remain prepared and resilient in the face of evolving threats.

For those interested in taking their cyber risk management to new heights, further information about Black Kite and the ASI can be accessed at blackkite.com/threat-actor-monitoring.

About Black Kite

Black Kite stands as a leader in cyber third-party risk intelligence, offering organizations an extensive, real-time overview of risks within their cyber ecosystem. This assists them in making informed decisions to bolster business resilience while continuously keeping tabs on an ever-evolving network of vendors, partners, and suppliers. Black Kite’s automated processes amalgamate threat, business, and risk information, providing deep insights that far surpass simple risk assessments. Serving over 3,000 clients across various sectors, Black Kite continues to be recognized for its excellence in the industry.

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