The Importance of Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A Transactions
Mergers and acquisitions give organizations the potential to increase capabilities, diversify offerings and expand market share, but they also present considerable risks. And while companies usually review financial, strategic, legal and operational details before completing an M&A transaction, another important concern is often overlooked: cybersecurity. When organizations don’t complete a detailed cyber evaluation of target companies before a merger or acquisition, it creates an unnecessary risk – one that can result in significant financial and legal challenges. A data breach could not only threaten a company’s business assets and functions, but also could lower its profits, market value and brand [...]