Cybersecurity at the Forefront of Safeguarding Your Investments
M&A due diligence has always centered on key financial, operational, and cultural assessments. In an evolving risk landscape where cyber threats may be hidden behind weak controls and processes or industry exposure, it’s more critical than ever to proactively address and mitigate current and potential cybersecurity risks in the M&A due diligence process. A significant part of the deal’s value – and your return on the investment – lies in how well the acquisition target is protected against evolving cyber threats. Without a targeted cyber due diligence report, you may enter the transaction unaware of red flags that can erode company value and stakeholder trust in a matter of minutes.
Why Cyber Due Diligence is Crucial for Your M&A Success
With cyber risks escalating, no M&A deal should overlook the importance of thorough cybersecurity due diligence. Integrating our cyber due diligence process into your M&A strategy can protect your investment from unforeseen liabilities, help you to understand the cybersecurity posture of the target company, and guide you through aligning it with your risk appetite. Our specialized assessments provide critical insights that can impact deal valuations, negotiations, and post-merger integration plans.
Antonina K. McAvoy, CISA, CISM, QSA, PCIP
Partner, Cybersecurity & Control Risk Services
In today's digital world, a deal is only as good as its weakest link. Don't let that be cyber vulnerabilities. Allow our expert team to illuminate the cyber landscape of your M&A ventures and move forward with confidence and the power of knowledge.
What We Uncover
We dive deep into the target’s cyber defenses, policies, incident response history, and compliance with relevant regulations, evaluating multiple layers of cyber risks. This process includes:
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Risk Assessment, mapping out existing and potential threats that could impact your deal, from data breaches to intellectual property theft.
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Compliance Scrutiny, delving into the target’s adherence to relevant regulatory frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS to ensure legal and industry compliance.
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Framework Evaluation, evaluating the robustness of the cybersecurity frameworks in place – whether it’s NIST, ISO, or COBIT – to determine maturity and effectiveness.
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Incident Analysis, understanding the target’s history of cyber incidents to give insight into their resilience and ability to respond to threats.
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Integration Planning, assessing and planning for a seamless, secure unification of systems to avoid new vulnerabilities in post-merger integration
Advantages of M&A Cyber Due Diligence Readiness
Our M&A cyber due diligence services are tailored to identify and mitigate potential cyber risks associated with your transaction. We work with you to understand the unique aspects of your deal and provide actionable intelligence, so you have:
Informed Decision-Making:
Equip yourself with critical information to proceed, renegotiate, or walk away from a deal.
Reduced Exposure:
By identifying and remediating risks early, you can avoid the financial and reputational damage of post-acquisition surprises.
Informed Decision-Making:
Equip yourself with critical information to proceed, renegotiate, or walk away from a deal.
Drive Your Business Forward
As a trusted Risk Advisory Partner, we offer more than just assessments — we equip you with strategic insights to drive your business forward and navigate strategic transactions with confidence.
