BlackFog FAQ: Anti-Data Exfiltration Platform Questions Answered
BlackFog protects over 5 million endpoints worldwide and holds a 100% prevention record against ransomware data exfiltration across all enterprise customers. As the pioneer of anti-data exfiltration (ADX) technology, BlackFog addresses the specific security gap that DLP, EDR, and firewalls leave open — preventing data from leaving even after an attacker has gained access. These are the questions organisations ask most frequently when evaluating BlackFog.
5 million+ endpoints protected. 100% ransomware prevention record across all enterprise customers.
About BlackFog
BlackFog is the global leader in anti-data exfiltration (ADX) technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, BlackFog pioneered the ADX category and maintains the largest enterprise deployment base in the market. The platform is used by organisations across healthcare, financial services, government, education, and technology sectors.
Deployment and Management
BlackFog Enterprise deploys as a lightweight agent on protected endpoints, managed from a cloud-hosted console. Kyanite Blue is an authorised BlackFog partner providing deployment, configuration, and ongoing managed service for UK and Malta-based organisations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BlackFog?
BlackFog is an anti-data exfiltration (ADX) platform that prevents unauthorised data transfers from protected endpoints. It monitors all outbound network communications in real time and blocks transfers to destinations that are not explicitly approved — including known malicious infrastructure, Tor exit nodes, and suspicious endpoints. It is the only technology category specifically designed to stop data leaving after an attacker has gained access.
How does BlackFog work?
BlackFog installs a lightweight agent on each protected endpoint. The agent monitors all outbound network connections at the OS level, comparing destination addresses against a continuously updated threat intelligence database and your organisation's approved destination whitelist. Transfers to unapproved destinations are blocked in real time. The agent operates independently of the application, user credentials, or data type — it controls the communication channel itself.
What platforms does BlackFog support?
BlackFog supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Chromebook — the broadest cross-platform coverage in the ADX market. All platforms are managed from a single cloud-hosted enterprise console. This means every device in your organisation can be protected regardless of operating system.
How much does BlackFog cost?
BlackFog Enterprise is priced per endpoint per month, with volume discounts for larger deployments. Kyanite Blue provides BlackFog as part of managed security packages that include deployment, configuration, ongoing management, and incident response support. Contact Kyanite Blue for a quote based on your endpoint count and requirements.
How long does BlackFog take to deploy?
The BlackFog agent installs in minutes per endpoint. Enterprise deployments using MDM tools (Intune, JAMF, SCCM) typically complete within a single business day for organisations of up to 500 endpoints. The agent is under 50MB and uses less than 1% CPU overhead. Full deployment including policy configuration typically completes within 3-4 weeks.
Does BlackFog conflict with our existing security tools?
No. BlackFog is designed to coexist with all major EDR platforms including CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Carbon Black. The agent operates at a different layer — monitoring network communications rather than process behaviour — so there is no conflict, resource contention, or performance degradation.
What is the BlackFog 30-day free assessment?
The 30-day assessment deploys the full BlackFog Enterprise agent in monitoring mode across your endpoints. For two weeks, it records all outbound data flows and produces a detailed report showing: active exfiltration attempts, data destinations, volume patterns, and threats your existing tools are missing. Kyanite Blue reviews the results with your team. There is no cost and no obligation to proceed.
Is BlackFog SOC 2 compliant?
BlackFog maintains SOC 2 Type 2 certification for their cloud platform and enterprise console. The platform's security controls, data handling practices, and infrastructure are independently audited. BlackFog also produces audit-ready compliance reports that support your organisation's own GDPR, ISO 27001, and DORA compliance requirements.
What is the BlackFog Enterprise console?
The enterprise console is a cloud-hosted management dashboard that provides centralised visibility and control across all protected endpoints. It displays real-time exfiltration attempt data, policy management, endpoint health status, threat intelligence updates, and compliance reporting. The console supports role-based access control and integrates with SIEM platforms for alert correlation.
Can Kyanite Blue manage BlackFog for us?
Yes. Kyanite Blue provides BlackFog as a fully managed service — we handle deployment, configuration, policy tuning, monitoring, monthly reporting, and incident response. This means your team gets the full benefit of ADX technology without needing to build in-house expertise. Managed service customers receive priority support and proactive threat alerts.
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