NormShield Inc.

Black Kite is a privately held cybersecurity company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in third-party cyber risk management. Its core mission is to provide business and security leaders with a comprehensive and accurate view of their cyber ecosystem risk, aiming to enhance the health and safety of the global cyber landscape. The company was founded in 2016 and was formerly known as NormShield.

Black Kite offers a platform that provides cyber risk ratings, continuous monitoring, and vendor assessments. Key offerings include cyber risk quantification using Open FAIR™-based financial impact estimates, a Ransomware Susceptibility Index™, and advanced threat detection tools like ThreatTrace™. The modular platform allows organizations to tailor their risk management programs with components such as Monitor, Assess, and Extend. Black Kite serves a diverse customer base, including large enterprises, and has a strong presence in sectors like financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing, addressing the growing threat of supply chain attacks.

Led by CEO Paul Paget, who was recognized as MTLC CEO of the Year in March 2026, and co-founder and CTO Candan Bolukbas, Black Kite has demonstrated significant growth, achieving a 5-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 70%. The company has recently introduced innovations such as the Black Kite AI Agent in November 2025 and AI-Powered Cyber Assessments in June 2025, further solidifying its market position as a leader in AI-native third-party cyber risk management. Black Kite is trusted by over 3,000 customers and has been recognized as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Cyber-Risk Management, 2025.