Company: BXSL
Filing Date: 2025-02-26
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001736035-25-000008
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Company: Blackstone Secured Lending Fund
Filing Date: 2025-02-26
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1B
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 adverse effect on our business and results of operations.”

Cybersecurity Governance

Blackstone has a dedicated cybersecurity team, led by Blackstone’s CSO, who works closely with Blackstone senior management, including Blackstone’s Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), to develop and advance the firm’s cybersecurity program and strategy, which applies to us and the Adviser.Blackstone’s CSO and CTO have extensive experience in cybersecurity and technology, respectively. Blackstone’s CSO is a Senior Managing Director in BXTI and is responsible for all aspects of cyber and physical security across Blackstone. He has over 25 years of information security, technology and engineering experience, including having previously led the international security organization at a large credit bureau.Blackstone’s CTO is a Senior Managing Director and the head of BXTI. The CTO has over 23 years of information security, technology and engineering experience, including having previously served as the Chief Technology and Chief Innovation Officer at a large financial institution. Blackstone’s CTO is responsible for all aspects of technology across Blackstone, advises Blackstone’s investment teams and acts as a resource to Blackstone portfolio companies, and companies externally managed by Blackstone such as us, on technology-related matters. 

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BXTI conducts periodic cybersecurity risk assessments, including assessments or audits of third-party vendors, and assists with the management and mitigation of identified cybersecurity risks. The CSO and CTO are responsible for the review of Blackstone’s cybersecurity framework annually as well as on an event-driven basis as necessary. The CSO and CTO also review the scope of Blackstone’s cybersecurity measures periodically, including in the event of a change in business practices that may implicate the security or integrity of Blackstone’s information and systems.Our Board is responsible for understanding the primary risks to our business. The Board is responsible for reviewing periodically our and the Adviser’s information technology security controls and related compliance matters, with management. Blackstone’s CSO, or designee, reports to the Board, or a committee thereof, at least annually on cybersecurity matters, including risks facing us and the Adviser and, as applicable, certain incidents. In addition to such periodic reports, the Board or a committee thereof may receive updates from management as to our and the Adviser’s cybersecurity risks and Blackstone cybersecurity program developments.

Item 2. Properties.

We do not own any real estate or other physical properties materially important to our operation. Our corporate headquarters are located at 345 Park Avenue, 31st floor,