Cybersecurity Due Diligence
Thorough security assessments for mergers, acquisitions, and third-party vendors to identify potential risks.
What is Cybersecurity Due Diligence?
Cybersecurity due diligence is the process of evaluating and validating an organization's security posture prior to a transaction or partnership. It involves reviewing current cybersecurity measures, uncovering vulnerabilities, and assessing potential risks.
The core objective is to determine whether the transaction or partnering organisations meets established security standards and to identify any cybersecurity-related liabilities. The due diligence assessment supports informed decision-making in investments, mergers, or acquisitions by highlighting potential cybersecurity challenges and associated costs of remediation.
Our Due Diligence Process
We typically carry out this exercise through risk profiling comprising of several key components:
Security Architecture Review
Comprehensive assessment of the organization's security infrastructure and controls
Penetration Tests
Simulated attacks to identify vulnerabilities in systems and applications
Sensitive Data Scanning
Identification of where sensitive data resides and how it's protected
Indicators of Compromise Assessment
Searching for evidence of past or current security breaches and their severity
Security Controls Design, Deployment and Validation
Recommendations and implementation of appropriate security measures
When You Need Due Diligence
Mergers & Acquisitions
Assess cybersecurity risks before finalizing a merger or acquisition
Vendor Assessment
Evaluate third-party vendors who will have access to your systems or data
Partnership Formation
Verify security posture before entering strategic partnerships
Investment Decisions
Understand cybersecurity risks before making significant investments
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Benefits of Our Due Diligence Services
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Identify hidden security risks before they become costly problems
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Make informed decisions based on comprehensive security assessments
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Understand remediation costs and timelines before committing
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Protect your organization from inheriting security vulnerabilities