Managing Your Cybersecurity Program through a Merger or Acquisition

Merger and acquisition deals have always been extremely complicated transactions, but they’ve become substantially more complex in today’s digitally-transformed world full of sensitive data. They often involve integrating the networks of two organizations, which can expose both to major cybersecurity risks, so companies must conduct thorough due diligence and implement appropriate security measures and controls to protect against risks.

In this course, Reet Kaur provides a comprehensive overview of the strategies, framework, and best practices for managing cybersecurity programs through a merger or acquisition. Through a combination of lectures and case studies, Reet illustrates the unique challenges and opportunities presented by cybersecurity in the context of a M&A deal. Join Reet to learn the important steps in the process of performing cybersecurity due diligence assessments and how to assess and address cybersecurity risks in these transactions.