Private Equity and Industry

“In today’s market, cyber risk is deal risk - hidden vulnerabilities can erode value and compromise growth.”

Understanding Cybersecurity in Private Equity:

Cyber risks can make or break investments, directly impacting valuation and exit opportunities. Hidden vulnerabilities in a target company can become costly liabilities, while weak governance across portfolio companies increases long-term risk. Investors need visibility before, during, and after acquisitions to preserve enterprise value and meet regulatory obligations across jurisdictions.

How We Support Private Equity Firms:

We conduct cybersecurity due diligence during M&A, providing investors with actionable insight into risks, remediation needs, and deal implications. Post-acquisition, we deliver ongoing vCISO leadership, standardize compliance across holdings, and design secure IT integration strategies. Our work helps protect valuations, support regulatory alignment, and reduce operational friction across diverse portfolios.

Risks Facing Private Equity Investments

Overpaying for companies with undisclosed cyber liabilities
Regulatory penalties for portfolio companies under GDPR, CMMC, or sector frameworks
Reduced exit value from weak cybersecurity posture
Operational risks during the integration of IT systems and vendors
Loss of client trust after publicized breaches in portfolio firms

Who Benefits from Our Expertise?

Private equity firms and venture capital investors
Corporate development and M&A teams
Portfolio company executives (CFOs, CTOs, CEOs)
Boards seeking assurance of enterprise value protection

RELEVANT SERVICES:

M&A Due Diligence - Identifying risks in target companies before acquisition
vCISO - Interim or ongoing leadership across portfolio companies
Governance & Risk Management - Standardized frameworks to reduce risk across holdings • Assessments - Security posture reviews pre- and post-deal
Compliance - Support for certification (ISO, SOC, CMMC, GDPR) to increase valuation
Threat Intelligence - Board-ready risk reporting across the portfolio