_PDF_ Guide to Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

Guide to Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&ATransactions
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In the Digital Era, ubiquitous connectivity has spared no enterprise
the risks of being hacked from anywhere in the world. Whether the
intruder's purpose is to steal, change, or destroy information, or to
use its unauthorized access to harm and disrupt the enterprise's

operations, the attackers have continued to increase their advantage
over the defenders. Virtually all enterprises have been breached and
their sensitive information compromised. The reality of this threat,
coupled with the near total dependence of today's businesses on
networked digital technology, presents a major risk of catastrophic
consequences to most businesses. And acquiring or merging with
any business involves taking on that risk. Thus, in any
M&ampAtransaction, an evaluation of the target's cybersecurity
capabilities and experience is critical. This comprehensive and
valuable guide, Guide to Cybersecurity Due Diligence in
M&ampATransactions is designed to assist companies and their
counsel in assessing that risk. Beginning with an introduction to the
importance of cybersecurity due diligence, the book explains to
M&ampAcounsel and their clients the key requirements of the
cybersecurity due diligence process that should be part of every
M&ampAtransaction. Guide to Cybersecurity Due Diligence in
M&ampATransactions can be read cover-to-cover, or used when
counsel or clients want to get up to speed on specific issues, such
as:The importance of cybersecurity due diligence for an
M&ampAdealLessons from recent cyber incidents including Nieman
Marcus, Yahoo, Target Corporation, Sony Pictures, and
VolkswagenIdentifying a target's high-value digital assetsEvaluating
incident response capabilities, supply chain risks, or assessment of a
target's resilience, and more