Bugcrowd Launches a Merger and Acquisition Assessment to Rapidly Evaluate the Security Posture of M&A Targets and Mitigate Cyber Risk Post Acquisition
Summary
Gartner also notes that, “the inability to manage the integration of cybersecurity practices poses its own risks.”* "Mergers and acquisitions are inherently complex and lengthy processes. “With the sprawling digitization of information and assets, and the resulting increase in cyber threats, companies are rapidly expanding their security assessments during the diligence period. “Security teams are often given little notice of an M&A event, making speed as important as quality and the ability to action results,” said Charles Valentine, Head of Security of Indeed. *Gartner, Cybersecurity Is Critical to the M&A Due Diligence Process Refreshed 13 September 2019, Published 30 April 2018 “Bugcrowd” is a trademark of Bugcrowd Inc. and its subsidiaries. Bugcrowd’s award-winning platform combines actionable, contextual intelligence with the skill and experience of the world’s most elite hackers to help leading organizations identify and fix vulnerabilities, protect customers, and make the digitally connected world a safer place.