CoreStream GRC, the governance, risk, and compliance platform built to work for enterprise teams, has announced a powerful new integration with Black Kite’s AI engine. This partnership redefines how organizations assess, monitor, and act on third-party cyber risk: faster, smarter, and with context that matters.
For CoreStream GRC users who opt in, this integration delivers executive-ready insights, automates complex workflows, and accelerates decision-making across the third-party risk lifecycle, truly a smarter way to manage risk.
“Managing cyber risk at scale demands more than automation. AI is built in at Black Kite, automating cyber assessments, mapping intelligence to frameworks, and connecting complex data across your ecosystem, so you can focus on decisions, not busywork. We’re proud to partner with CoreStream GRC, who share our commitment to expanding the value of third-party risk management and reducing uncertainty around business risk.”
— Eireann Connolly, CRO, Black Kite
“At CoreStream GRC, we’re passionate about delivering real value to our clients. Black Kite is already used by many in our community, and we listened. By integrating their AI capabilities into our platform for those who choose to benefit, we’re giving users back time and delivering deeper insights to strengthen their third-party risk programs.”
— Paul Cadwallader, GRC Strategy Director, CoreStream GRC
What makes this integration different?
Black Kite’s AI-powered cyber assessments eliminate manual effort and compress timelines from months to minutes. The platform parses vendor documentation, leverages trust center data, and maps findings to industry frameworks. If gaps remain, teams can send focused questionnaires, only when needed.
Key capabilities include:
- Automation-first approach: Initiates assessments using existing intelligence, not spreadsheets.
- Risk quantification: Uses the Open FAIR™ model to calculate financial impact.
- Ransomware Susceptibility Index®: The world’s first index to assess ransomware risk.
- Supply chain visibility: Identifies Nth-party risk with advanced monitoring tools.
- Executive impact: Delivers insights that are actionable, auditable, and designed for strategic decision-making.
CoreStream GRC’s API ecosystem: built for flexibility
Black Kite joins CoreStream GRC’s growing partner ecosystem, which includes tools like Lexis Nexis, BitSight, DnB, Microsoft, and more. Thanks to CoreStream GRC’s standardized API framework, clients can connect any preferred business tool with ease. Plus, full configurability means integrations can be tailored to meet exact needs, no compromises.
About CoreStream GRC
CoreStream GRC is a flexible, intuitive, no-code platform that empowers organizations to manage risk and compliance their way. Its third-party risk management solution supports the full lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, with automation, configurability, and expert-led support. Trusted by global brands including the BBC, Deloitte, NHS, PwC Middle East, and Shell Energy, CoreStream turns governance from a burden into a strategic advantage. Winner of the 2025 Innovation Award for Enterprise GRC Architecture.
About Black Kite
Black Kite gives organizations a comprehensive, real-time view into cyber ecosystem risk so they can make informed risk decisions and improve business resilience while continuously monitoring more vendors, partners, and suppliers in an ever-changing digital landscape. Through an automated process, and a combination of threat, business and risk information, Black Kite provides cyber risk intelligence that goes beyond a simple risk score or rating. Black Kite serves more than 3,000 customers in a wide range of industries and has received numerous industry awards and recognition from customers. Learn more at blackkite.com, or on the Black Kite blog.
FAQs
1. What does Black Kite’s AI actually do?
It automates cyber assessments, parses vendor documentation, maps findings to frameworks, and quantifies risk using financial models like Open FAIR™—replacing manual reviews with intelligence-driven workflows.
2. How does the Black Kite integration benefit CoreStream GRC users?
Users gain faster assessments, deeper insights, and reduced manual effort. The integration supports executive-level decision-making and strengthens third-party risk programs with real-time intelligence.
3. Is this integration mandatory for CoreStream GRC users?
No. It’s an opt-in feature for organizations that want to enhance their third-party risk management with AI-powered capabilities.
4. Can I customize how Black Kite integrates with my CoreStream GRC setup?
Yes. CoreStream GRC’s standardized API framework and full configurability allow you to tailor the integration to your specific needs.
5. What are the most common challenges AI solves in third-party risk management?
AI addresses data overload, slow assessments, inconsistent scoring, and lack of real-time monitoring. It improves accuracy, efficiency, and resilience across vendor ecosystems.
6. How does AI improve compliance and regulatory adherence?
AI tools can automatically track regulatory changes and monitor third-party compliance, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving standards and avoid penalties.
Black Kite’s Media Contact:
Michelle Kearney
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