Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Penetration Testing
Providing the cybersecurity assurances needed during the Merger & Acquisition due diligence process
Our mergers & acquisitions service
Cybersecurity should be a key part of any Merger & Acquisition due diligence process, providing those involved with the opportunity to identify and manage potential cybersecurity risks before proceeding.
Over the years, we have worked with numerous companies during the M&A process and fully understand the cost & reputational implications of acquiring software applications, or additional infrastructure, without thorough investigation.
So, whether you’re looking to demonstrate credibility to potential buyers, discover the resilience of a proposed technology acquisition or wish to assess the security posture of a potential merger opportunity, we’re here to provide you with the valuable cybersecurity testing services you need.
Benefits of M&A testing:
Protect your investment & reputation
Obtain the cybersecurity assurances you need
Demonstrate credibility to potential buyers
M&A cybersecurity tesing - what we review
Our M&A service will be tailored to each engagement and will be based on your exact requirements. Whilst every engagement is different, examples of what we can review include:
Network Reconnaissance
One of the fundamental IT security challenges with acquiring an organisation is the shadow IT ‘visibility gap’ between assumed, or known infrastructure, and what exists. Our network reconnaissance service provides real-time visibility of connected devices across an entire network, providing you with a full picture of the potential risks.
Infrastructure (External & Internal)
Our network infrastructure testing is designed to investigate external networks (publicly facing networks) and/or internal networks (the servers, devices and software that make up the internal networks), identifying security issues to ensure effective security measures are in place.
Applications (Web & Mobile)
Our application testing is aligned with industry standards such as OWASP and will look to identify, and classify, as many issues as possible within a target application. This will provide a full picture of the associated risks and our remediation advice, whether looking to acquire the software itself or the wider organisation.
Red Team
A red team engagement is designed to simulate a likely real-world threat, demonstrating if it is possible for an attacker to gain access to an organisation and its most sensitive assets. This type of testing goes much deeper, looking at the broad organisation rather than a specific network infrastructure or application.
Our Merger & Acquisition penetration testing process
Every M&A engagement goes through a rigorous process to ensure you get the best possible results. Below we outline the key stages our engagements go through:
1. Understanding your test requirements
No two organisations are the same. We work with you to gain an in-depth knowledge of your needs and a detailed understanding of the environments under investigation, before putting forward a bespoke proposal of work.
2. Expert led, manual testing
Our testing services are conducted manually by our expert cybersecurity consultants and are designed to fully challenge your cybersecurity measures. All our consultants are directly employed by us, meaning we ensure the highest quality of service.
3. Reporting, tailored to your needs
Reporting isn’t just a piece of paper, it’s a process. Our reporting process can be tailored to suit your needs, providing you with timely, relevant, and detailed information, not just on our findings but also our expert remediation advice.
4. Post-test support & documentation
Our job doesn't finish on the delivery of a test report. We make our security consultants available after the test to provide remediation support and can provide fix checks, as well as additional documentation where necessary.
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