Navigating the Shark Tank: Cybersecurity Strategies for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Startups

In today's fast-paced business environment, mergers and acquisitions are essential tools for growth and innovation. They are exciting for any business but can also be complex and challenging, introducing significant cybersecurity risks. Unfortunately, cybersecurity risks are often overlooked during the M&A process, leading to devastating consequences such as data breaches, system failures, and reputational losses. However, these risks can be even more daunting for startups, who often need more resources and may need a mature security program.
This session will provide practical tips and advice for startups and companies going through a merger, acquisition, selling or divestment, including assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks, aligning with the acquiring company's security standards and communicating effectively with stakeholders. This session will also discuss integrating security into the M&A process, avoiding common pitfalls and creating a security culture during M&A deals.

Lernziele

- Understand the role of cybersecurity in M&A
- Identify best practices for integrating cybersecurity into the overall M&A process
- Understand the unique challenges of cybersecurity in M&A
- Gain insights on how to create a culture of security during M&A deals
- Learn strategies for conducting effective due diligence and risk assessments.