Secure Business M&A With Software For Secure Business M&A

As mergers and purchases (M&As) increase around the world cybersecurity is more critical than ever. If sensitive information is accidentally divulged during M&A due-diligence or in post-M&A transactions, the stakes are high.

The good news is the right software can help M&A CISOs in ensuring integrity of data, ensuring the compliance of the law, and reducing the risks associated with M&A activities. This is why they need the right data room solution that consolidates different digital tools into a single platform that is easy to use with uploads of files and a single sign-on. Additionally, it provides comprehensive auditing and reporting that help compliance teams keep the control over their information and prevent accidental disclosure.

Virtual data rooms are a fantastic way to manage the M&A process, from due diligence through post-M&A integration and operations. VDRs permit authorized users to quickly review, share, and comment on sensitive documents without risk of leakage. They also allow users to create activity reports that show who has accessed and read specific document pages. These reports can prevent people who leak information from being caught as they can be traced to individuals. These reports also allow M&A CISOs evaluate the level interest from potential buyers or investors.

Many M&A deals are built around the value of intellectual property. Virtual data rooms are used by life science companies to handle everything from clinical trials to HIPAA compliance, from licensing IP and storing patient files. It is not uncommon for companies to be required to review and supply huge volumes of documentation during M&A due-diligence. This can be very labour-intensive and time-consuming for both the business being acquired and the buyer. A VDR can be used to efficiently transfer all this data over a secure platform.

Regardless of the industry, M&A can be a complicated business process that can be a significant security risk. The M&A team needs to be aware of the potential threat posed by competitors, cybercriminals, and angry employees during the phase of integration and operation of the M&A lifecycle. The risks could include malware, unauthorized network and system access or sabotage as well as other disruptions that can undermine M&A’s value proposition.

With the right M&A-focused cybersecurity solutions in place M&A can be a profitable and enjoyable business experience. M&A is a huge opportunity for companies to add value and expand their global reach. To ensure that this value isn’t diminished, a cybersecurity-focused M&A strategy should be in place prior to any transactions are initiated. Download our free guide Cybersecurity for M&A from the M&A Playbook to learn more. Todd Thiemann, director of marketing for products at ReliaQuest GreyMatter is a Security Operations Platform which allows cybersecurity to be achieved through M&A. It provides visibility, cuts through the multi-layered security stacks and helps manage risk and uncertainty to help your business achieve its goals.

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