Mergers and acquisitions often present an attractive top-line value that masks the hidden costs associated with integration, particularly concerning cybersecurity. During a recent ILTA Evolve panel discussion on cybersecurity, experts highlighted how even small acquisitions, like one involving a 10-employee firm, could unveil significant cybersecurity risks. Ignoring IT input can expose firms to serious vulnerabilities. A revealing incident showed how a simple server check led to a flood of alerts about prior breaches, underscoring the critical need for cybersecurity diligence in any merger process.
Glossy press releases never capture the hidden costs of a merger or acquisition, often overlooking the cybersecurity challenges that may arise during integration.
The panel 'The Cybersecurity Evolution' highlighted the unaddressed cybersecurity risks in mergers, warning lawyers to consider security teams before making deals.
A potential merger with a small firm demonstrated that even minimal acquisition can hide significant cybersecurity risks that might be ignored during the due diligence process.
IT diligence can reveal lurking cybersecurity issues; in one case, after powering up a server, it unleashed hundreds of alerts from past breaches.
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