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Cyber Due Diligence Solutions

From resilience and threat exposure assessments to governance and security maturity reviews, cybersecurity should be evaluated throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Pre Transaction

Kroll provides a thorough evaluation of the cybersecurity capabilities and potential risks associated with a potential transaction. Leveraging frontline intelligence from thousands of M&A, incident response and regulatory compliance engagements, we help you uncover hidden vulnerabilities and understand the potential financial implications before finalizing a deal.

Services

  • Cyber Risk Assessment
  • IT/Cloud Hygiene Assessment
  • Identity Security Assessment
  • AI Governance
  • CRM, ERP, MRP Assessment

Deliverables

  • Cyber posture score and benchmarking
  • Priority cyber risks and suggested actions
  • Estimated cost or effort to remediate security gaps to determine whether to proceed, seek financial concessions, or terminate the deal

Post Transaction

Following a transaction, Kroll helps establish a post-close technical baseline from which progress is measured throughout the hold period. Portfolio monitoring services help to deliver ongoing risk visibility, with a named advisor assigned to facilitate proactive threat management and informed decision making. Exit readiness activities help to prepare portfolio companies’ risk posture for buy-side scrutiny.

Services

  • Purple Team Exercise
  • Portfolio Cyber Risk Monitoring
  • Incident Readiness Assessment
  • Exit Readiness and Value Capture

Deliverables

  • Estimated risk impact against most likely cyber-attack scenarios
  • Heatmap of key controls
  • Security posture improvement roadmap
  • Trend reporting and progress tracking against key controls
  • Continuous attack surface monitoring
  • Post-merger risk reduction and treatment recommendations
  • Buy-side diligence response support

Key Outcomes of Cyber Due Diligence

Early visibility of security risks

We enable informed investment decision-making at the outset of the deal lifecycle, providing early visibility into security risks and guidance on risk treatment through automated analysis against risk scenarios most relevant to the target entity.

Insight into financial implications of cyber risks

We provide insights into the potential financial impacts of identified cybersecurity risks on deal valuation. Our assessments are based on high-fidelity information available at the time, helping to inform negotiations and prepare for potential financial outcomes.

Addressing gaps with minimum operational disruption

We provide targeted recommendations associated with planned integration or separation of the target's cybersecurity functions based on business objectives.

How It Works

Kroll’s Cybersecurity Due Diligence service is designed to provide actionable insights into cybersecurity capabilities and risks throughout the M&A lifecycle. We employ a three-tier approach to identify and assess cyber risks, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Cybersecurity Due Diligence Services

Why Choose Kroll for Cyber Due Diligence?

  • Frontline Threat Intelligence from Thousands of M&A, Incident Response and Regulatory Engagements

Kroll integrates real-world intelligence from thousands of engagements annually, offering relevant threat models and assessments based on up-to-date attack vectors and industry-specific risks.

  • Comprehensive Advisory and Technical Expertise

Our team combines strategic advisory with technical assessments, ensuring clients receive both high-level guidance and in-depth analysis for every aspect of a transaction.

 

  • End-to-End Support Throughout the M&A Lifecycle

From pre-deal assessments to post-merger integration, Kroll’s experts provide continual guidance, ensuring comprehensive risk management across all stages of the M&A transaction.

  • Minimal Business Disruption

Kroll uses remote and minimally invasive technologies for evaluations, reducing disruptions to business operations while delivering efficient and effective cyber due diligence results.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, our approach combines both consultancy and technical expertise. We provide strategic advice, supported by in-depth technical assessments, to give you a comprehensive view of the cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities within your M&A transactions.

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