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Defense in Depth
Do Companies Undergoing a Merger or Acquisition Get Targeted for Attacks?
Jul 18, 2024
Andrew Cannata, CISO at Primo Water, joins the discussion on M&A cybersecurity risks. Topics include IPO vulnerability, context changes in M&A, and ambiguity's impact on risk. The importance of cybersecurity diligence and employee awareness during mergers highlighted. Emphasizes security controls, challenges in merging cultures, and data protection. Explores post-merger changes in security programs, privacy, and attacker tactics. The significance of maintaining strong cybersecurity measures during organizational changes like mergers to avoid cyber threats.
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- M&A transitions create temporary security vulnerabilities, leading to increased cyber risk.
- Integrating and aligning security postures after M&A is crucial to mitigate risks effectively.
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The Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on Cyber Risk
During mergers and acquisitions, the risk of cyberattacks may not directly result from the action itself but rather from the integration of systems and increased vulnerabilities. Anecdotal evidence suggests that cyberattacks may be more related to the integration challenges and temporary security gaps following the merger or acquisition.
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