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Cyber Due Diligence

Pre- and post-transaction risk assessments

Cyber Due Diligence is crucial in mergers or acquisitions to identify potential security risks.A merger or an acquisition presents a range of potential security risks. Failing to fully assess the cyber security status, strengths and weaknesses of the target company can lead to significant challenges both before and after completion. It is vital that investors look deeper than self-disclosures during the merger or acquisition process.

Independent cyber diligence support from Cyber Security Zone provides clear insight into whether the cyber security track record and status at your target company is robust. Our pre- and post-transaction assessments can identify actual cyber security lapses or at-risk areas, quantify remediation costs and help restructure investments if needed. Assessments can also help to demonstrate data security commitment to stakeholders and regulators. Assessment is often conducted immediately post-transaction or can be performed pre-transaction by organisations seeking to be acquired.

Services

Remote and on-site cyber due diligence services

Whether you need help with assessing an organisation’s cyber security status for a merger or you are looking to ensure that an upcoming business acquisition does not compromise your security status, we can help. Our cyber due diligence services include:
  • Deep and dark web exposure
  • Compromise assessment
  • Cyber risk assessment
  • Penetration testing

Service Modules

Cyber due diligence service modules

We offer four cyber due diligence modules to help you uncover, assess and address information security risks, both pre- and post-transaction. Each module is customisable for every transaction. You can select and deploy the combination of services that best matches your risk concerns, the timescales of the agreement and the level of access to the target company.

For organisations approaching acquisition, positive findings or timely remediation based on these assessments (especially Modules 3 and 4) can help to allay potential buyers’ concerns and accelerate the closure of a deal.

Module 1
Deep and dark web exposure

Our experienced global team of cyber security experts is available to provide remote and on-site support around-the-clock.

Module 2
Compromise assessment

MDR services can be quickly deployed across all endpoints in your target organisation. When endpoint data identifies existing malware or infection points, CSZone cyber security experts are able to move fast to take appropriate steps to contain and respond to threats.

Module 3
Cyber risk assessment

We undertake risk assessments using our proprietary methodology based on years of experience in incident response and investigations. We can also adapt our assessments to include industry standard frameworks.

Module 4
Penetration testing

Our professional penetration testing teams undertake simulated attacks that include assessing systems for exploitable vulnerabilities and gauging employee awareness through social engineering exercises.

FAQs

Cyber Security Due Diligence FAQs

What is cyber security due diligence?
Cyber security due diligence is the process of monitoring, identifying and protecting against the cyber risks of an organisation with which you are associated or seeking to be associated with. It involves reviewing the governance, processes and controls used to secure that organisation’s information assets.
Cyber due diligence plays a key role in supporting successful mergers and acquisitions. It highlights specific vulnerabilities and other issues and better informs the terms and conditions of an agreement. Any risks which are identified can then be addressed to ensure that the merger or acquisition is successful and that there are no unexpected financial costs.
The cyber due diligence process will be defined by your specific requirements, the target company and the nature of the planned transaction. At Kroll, we provide pre- and post-transaction assessments structured around four modules which cover key areas such as deep and dark web exposure, compromise assessments and vulnerability assessments.
The duration of the cyber due diligence process is defined by your particular aims and the nature of your planned transaction. We will outline the process to you at the start and agree a timescale and approach which aligns with your business goals and priorities. We have the capacity to work at pace to support a fast-moving schedule, as and when required.
The cyber due diligence process highlights specific issues that have the potential to affect the value of an acquisition or the success of a merger. For example, it can help to identify key cyber security vulnerabilities that need addressing before the transaction is completed. The process can also identify signs of a breach and even previous breaches that the company has had without its knowledge. Cyber due diligence also involves investigating the target company’s approach to breach management, disaster recovery, business continuity and compliance with industry regulations.
Any organisation looking to complete a merger, acquisition or other type of business deal can increase the value of that agreement through a cyber due diligence assessment. Private equity firms, hedge funds, investment banks and blue-chip organisations in a wide range of sectors rely on Kroll’s cyber security due diligence services to help make more informed M&A decisions.

Pre-and Post-Transaction

Effective cyber security due diligence, before and after transactions

Pre-Transaction Post-Transaction
Evaluate cyber security maturity and management Develop policies and promote awareness. Act as Virtual CISO
Evaluate nature and risk profile of data Evaluate operational risk, including IP, financial and personal data
Evaluate readiness to comply with security standards and regulations Prepare security strategy to meet firm goals and compliance requirements
Evaluate third-party risk and dark web exposure Build and manage third-party cyber risk program
Evaluate cyber insurance coverage Guide response and recovery efforts to security incidents

Why Choose CSZone

Your trusted security partner

  • One of the highest accredited Pakistan Cybersecurity companies
  • A deep understanding of how hackers operate
  • In-depth analysis and advice you can trust
  • We're outcome Focused
  • Multi expert security services
  • Avg. >9/10 customer satisfaction, 95% retention rate

Our Security Qualifications

Our highly skilled security professionals hold industry-recognized certifications, demonstrating their expertise in identifying and mitigating today’s evolving cyber threats. This dedication to continuous learning ensures we stay ahead of the curve, providing you with the most effective security solutions.

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