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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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Cybersecurity Risks in Mergers and Acquisitions
02:31 • 9min
Security Controls During Mergers and Acquisitions and the Role of Data Security Sponsor
11:09 • 5min
Impacts of Mergers and Acquisitions on Organization Security
16:12 • 7min
Cybersecurity Vigilance During Organizational Changes
22:48 • 4min