Healthcare Services
HIPAA civil penalties can exceed $12 million across provisions and years, plus $250k/year criminal fines for responsible officers. State privacy laws add further exposure.
Cyber Due Diligence for Private Equity & M&A
Cybersecurity Due Diligence for Private Equity Deals
Transforming hidden cyber risks into actionable financial intelligence, so you can protect value, renegotiate terms, and fund remediation before and after close.
The Problem
Ransomware is planted long before the deal closes.
Cybersecurity due diligence often devolves into checklists, while attackers plant ransomware in targets long before deals close. By the time dense technical reports emerge, the acquisition is usually already complete, and the real financial risk remains hidden, passed on to the new owner.
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By the numbers
The impact of cyber breaches on dealflow
Cyber threats don’t wait for closing dates. They can derail deals or erode value long after acquisition.
0%
of M&A deals, divestitures, and carve-outs are delayed or canceled by last-minute cybersecurity threats on the sell side.
0%
of companies suffer a cyberattack within six months of a merger or acquisition.
$0M
average cost of a data breach across all industries.
FBI data shows
M&A announcements trigger premeditated ransomware attacks aimed at “new owners with deep pockets.”
0K+
coordinated hacking groups actively planting ransomware, ready to deploy when ownership changes.
Sector-specific risks
Regulatory exposure that moves valuations
In regulated industries, a single overlooked exposure carries statutory penalties that reshape the economics of a deal.
Life Sciences / Pharma / CROs
Clinical data breaches risk IP theft, delayed approvals, partner terminations, and GDPR fines up to €20M or 4% of global revenue.
Medical Devices
Exploitable vulnerabilities can trigger recalls, warranty costs, liability suits, and lost sales. FD&C Act 524B embeds cybersecurity into premarket submissions.
The CyberSweep difference
Cyber risk, expressed in dollars
Financial Impact
We express cyber risk in clear dollar values built for deal teams, not abstract severity ratings.
Actionable Outcomes
Every assessment includes a Recommended Deal Adjustment figure, not just a compliance checklist.
Tangible Results
Better deal terms, reduced insurance costs, and prioritized remediation roadmaps you can execute on Day One.
$0M+Average risk identified
$0M+Deal value protected
0%Industry incident rate we prevent
Our team
Operators who’ve lived the deal
CyberSweep is led by cybersecurity and IT-operations veterans who bring real-world M&A experience to every assessment.
Robert L. Flores
Founder & CEOA seasoned CIO/CISO bridging cybersecurity and operations for private equity.
Gabby DeMercurio
Security PartnerMarine Corps veteran and social-engineering & penetration-testing specialist.
Anthony “AJ” Scotti
Technical PartnerInfrastructure and systems-security expert from government and top-tier security firms.
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Our five-minute self-assessment gives you immediate insight into potential risks in your target companies.
Powering better investment outcomes
From diligence to exit, we turn cyber risk into enterprise value.
QuickSweep™
Rapid cyber risk screening and external exposure assessment.
Should we pursue this deal?
DeepSweep™+ Recommended Deal Adjustment™ (RDA)
Comprehensive cyber due diligence with financial impact quantified.
What is this cyber risk worth?
TotalSweep™
Deep technical validation including penetration testing and attack-path analysis.
Have we validated everything before we close?
Portfolio Shield™
Ongoing cyber risk management and governance across the portfolio to drive performance and reduce risk.
How do we create and protect value during the hold period?
Exit Readiness
Stronger security posture, clean diligence, and a compelling investment narrative.
How do we maximize valuation and achieve a premium exit?
- Higher Valuation
- Reduced Risk
- Faster Diligence
- Stronger Returns
CyberSweep · Cyber Risk Intelligence for Private Equity
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A service tier for every stage of the deal
Whether you’re screening targets or finalizing diligence, there’s a CyberSweep engagement built for the decision in front of you.
Protect the deal, before and after close
Know what the cyber risk is worth before you sign.
Whether you’re screening a target or finalizing diligence, a free consultation is the fastest way to see how CyberSweep fits your next transaction.
Transforming Cyber Risk into Financial Intelligence.
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