Cybersecurity is a growing concern in M&A and is something that both vendors and buyers need to pay close attention to throughout the entire course of a transaction. Cyber-attacks can happen at any stage of a deal and the consequences can be devastating.
As cyberattackers adopt ever more sophisticated methods for targeting M&A deals, buyers and sellers need to be more vigilant than ever to prevent attacks from disrupting or even derailing their deals.
There are a number of steps that owners and buyers can take both collaboratively and alone to limit and mitigate the threat of cyberattack. These range from technological solutions, such as cybersecurity tools, to strategic and personnel-related measures, such as refining cybersecurity policies and instituting regular staff training on identifying and avoiding threats.
This month’s exclusive insight explores the issue of cybersecurity in M&A in detail, including:
The steps owners can take to bolster cybersecurity prior to a sale
How buyers and owners can work together to combat the threat during a sale process
Emerging risk factors, including Generative AI and tech consolidation
How new owners can use the post-sale transition to build a stronger cybersecurity infrastructure for the future of the business
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