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Black Kite vs Microsoft Secure Score comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Black Kite
Ranking in IT Vendor Risk Management
7th
Average Rating
3.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Secure Score
Ranking in IT Vendor Risk Management
10th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the IT Vendor Risk Management category, the mindshare of Black Kite is 4.1%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Secure Score is 1.8%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Vendor Risk Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Black Kite4.1%
Microsoft Secure Score1.8%
Other94.1%
IT Vendor Risk Management
 

Featured Reviews

JS
VP at FUbon
Solution with improvements needed in patch management, security view and scorecard
Black Kite is a good visual tool. It uses colors, such as black, to indicate emergencies. Other colors like red, green, and yellow, are pretty and good to look at The solution’s patch management should be improved. Also, the overall security view and scorecard have remained unchanged over the…
reviewer2262372 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Have faced limitations in compatibility and performance but it helps monitor and improve security practices
There are some technical limitations where certain features might support Windows but not Android devices. The compatibility between Windows and macOS also shows significant differences. Microsoft continuously works on improvements, and when we find issues and report them to Microsoft, they address them. To get full benefits from the EDR solution, Microsoft EDR solution needs to be set as the primary antivirus in the system. Without this configuration, many features cannot be accomplished. A specific example occurred in a recent project where the requirement was for emails sent outside the organization to require manager approval before being sent. While the approval system works on Windows, it does not support Android devices, limiting the functionality on mobile platforms.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Black Kite is a good visual tool."
"Microsoft Secure Score's most valuable feature is identity."
 

Cons

"The solution’s patch management should be improved. The overall security view and scorecard have remained unchanged over the past three years. There's no technical support available."
"They could indicate whether a recommendation aligns with different compliance standards."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"The product pricing is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Insurance Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Insurance Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Black Kite?
The solution’s patch management should be improved. Also, the overall security view and scorecard have remained unchanged over the past three years. There should be some changes.
What advice do you have for others considering Black Kite?
I would not recommend using Black Kite right now. We are planning to switch from the product. Overall, I rate it a three out of ten.
What do you like most about Microsoft Secure Score?
Microsoft Secure Score's most valuable feature is identity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Secure Score?
Microsoft Secure Score offers better pricing because all security tools are included in one payment. Purchasing EDR solution, Data Loss Prevention solution, compliance manager tool, and data backup...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Secure Score?
There are some technical limitations where certain features might support Windows but not Android devices. The compatibility between Windows and macOS also shows significant differences. Microsoft ...
 

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MS Secure Score
 

Overview

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