cybersecurity risk mitigation for private equity.
We are different to any other cybersecurity provider you’ll meet. All we do, and all we’ll ever do, is help PEGs and their SMB PortCos. to understand and then mitigate cyber risk.
WE FOCUS SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO
Private Equity is different. Every portfolio and PortCo. is unique, making the combined management of cybersecurity across the portfolio a challenge. We solve that problem by delivering clarity in reporting and decision making using our PortCoShield platform, fast remediation and support when incidents occur, and a structured long term program to lift every PortCo above the “Cyber Poverty Line”.
in 2021 alone
source: PaloAlto unit 42
2,566 victims
had their sensitive info publicly posted by threat actors (TAs)
$2.2mm
the average ransom
demanded by hackers
$541k
Average ransom payment
(excluding costs of business down time, response management and reputational damage)
featured clients
The Blackcreek Cyber program is not only a solid front line of defense, but an enabler when it comes to exit prep.
Black Creek’s Cyber Risk Management Process guidance has proven invaluable for our organization. Led by Brad Strahorn, their measured, pragmatic approach to information security aligns cyber risk management with our broader business goals. Brad offers expertise without being alarmist, and his calm leadership helps us strengthen our defenses while maintaining perspective. We appreciate Black Creek’s emphasis on education and partnership in navigating the cyber threat landscape.
Black Creek is a trusted extension of our Operating Partners team — their collaborative approach and deep expertise make them feel like a fractional CISO on retainer. They’ve helped us develop a structured, strategic approach to managing our cyber risk across the portfolio, and during live incidents, they take clear ownership of incident response, leading us with confidence and clarity when it matters most.
Black Creek has been a steady, practical partner—clear, responsive, pragmatic, and focused on what matters. They’ve helped us quickly raise our cybersecurity posture across the portfolio and have built confidence with our deal teams.
Our simple “Three I’s” approach offers an efficient process to help protect private equity groups and their portcos from the ever increasing risk of cyber threats.
invest
We invest significantly more time than an individual PEG or PortCo
interpret
We interpret poorly defined and overlapping software and services, simplifying buyer’s decisions
inform
We keep you informed in an efficient and cost-effective manner through our robust suite of tools and services