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Cyber Insurance Gets a Boost as Blackpoint, UKON Partner Up

Posted on June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 By Martin Hinton No Comments on Cyber Insurance Gets a Boost as Blackpoint, UKON Partner Up

Cybersecurity firm Blackpoint Cyber and cyber insurance marketplace UKON have announced a new partnership aimed at redefining cyber risk management for managed service providers (MSPs).

Blackpoint Cyber logo representing its role in real-time cyber insurance and managed threat detection services for MSPs
Their Approach to Cyber Insurance

The partnership brings together Blackpoint’s 24/7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services with UKON’s embedded insurance tools and risk analytics. The companies say this integrated model enables real-time protection and more adaptive insurance coverage.

MSPs will now be able to respond to threats while simultaneously matching clients with tailored cyber insurance policies based on up-to-the-minute risk profiles.

Leaders Emphasize Mission Alignment

Blackpoint CFO Mike Yang said the partnership reflects a shared focus on resilience and scalability. “Our partnership with UKON is a natural extension of Blackpoint’s mission,” said Yang. “We’re delivering a smarter, more scalable approach to cyber risk that combines operational defense with financial resilience.”

UKON’s CEO Cole Knuth highlighted Blackpoint’s credibility and expertise. “Blackpoint is not just another partner,” Knuth said. “They bring reputation, rigor, and reach. Their track record in real-world defense speaks for itself.”

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Data Signals Fuel Insurance Automation

UKON Chief Technology Officer Gene Stevens pointed to real-time threat signals as the backbone of the new service model. “Blackpoint delivers the signals that accelerate protection and make cyber insurance executable in the real world,” Stevens noted.

This live data feeds directly into UKON’s platform, enabling faster policy decisions and improved claim readiness for MSPs and their clients.

A Unified Cyber Risk Advisor Model

By merging cybersecurity operations and insurance into a single advisory model, Blackpoint and UKON are aiming to simplify how MSPs communicate risk and deliver value. The model supports both compliance and financial recovery, making it attractive in a threat-heavy business climate.

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The companies say the collaboration will help MSPs elevate their role in client strategy, offering protection that is not just reactive but forward-looking and financially sound.

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