Proof, in dollars
Real engagements where CyberSweep turned cyber findings into transaction leverage and measurable value. Details are anonymized to protect client confidentiality.
$22 million in hidden cyber risk uncovered, and $17 million in deal value created
The challenge
A private equity firm was in the final stages of acquiring a leading healthcare services company valued at approximately $1.2 billion. The target looked low-risk: multiple certifications, clean compliance audits, and a security program represented as mature. Before closing, the buyer engaged CyberSweep to independently validate the posture.
What we found
- Successful acquisition of Domain Administrator privileges during testing
- Weak identity governance and inconsistent multi-factor authentication
- Sensitive data exposures that increased regulatory and operational risk
- Significant gaps between documented controls and actual implementation
- Realistic attack paths for ransomware and data compromise
Quantifying the impact
Rather than another technical report, CyberSweep applied the Recommended Deal Adjustment™ to translate findings into financial exposure: approximately $22 million, including remediation, operational disruption, regulatory exposure, insurance implications, and future capital investment.
The outcome
- Negotiated a $17 million purchase-price adjustment
- Required seller-funded remediation before closing
- Established a prioritized Day One cybersecurity roadmap
- Entered ownership with a materially lower cyber-risk profile
Compliance doesn’t protect enterprise value. Validated cybersecurity does. We don’t just identify cyber risk; we turn it into transaction leverage.
QuickSweep helped a buyer avoid a seven-figure mistake
The challenge
A private equity firm was evaluating a rapidly growing SaaS company as a platform acquisition. Before committing legal, financial, and technical diligence resources, the team engaged CyberSweep for a QuickSweep to identify material risks that could affect valuation or deal viability.
What we found (within 72 hours)
- Employee credentials actively circulating on the dark web
- Internet-facing systems with critical exploitable vulnerabilities
- Misconfigured cloud infrastructure exposing sensitive services
- Weak external controls and evidence of poor cyber hygiene
- Indicators of substantial post-close remediation ahead
The outcome
- Paused the transaction pending additional investigation
- Redirected diligence resources toward higher-quality opportunities
- Avoided unexpected remediation costs after closing
- Entered later negotiations with greater leverage and clarity
The earlier cyber risk is identified, the greater its value. QuickSweep lets investors eliminate weak opportunities before spending significant diligence dollars.
From cyber liability to value creation across the hold period
The challenge
After acquiring a healthcare services company, a sponsor recognized cybersecurity as both a risk and an untapped value-creation opportunity. The company had inconsistent controls, rising insurance costs, limited executive visibility, and no formal governance program. Left unaddressed, these threatened performance and the eventual exit.
What we did
- Established executive cybersecurity governance and KPI reporting
- Prioritized remediation by business and financial impact
- Standardized security controls and strengthened identity access
- Managed remediation from planning through validation
- Optimized cyber-insurance readiness and underwriting posture
- Delivered ongoing dashboards to the Operating Partner and deal team
The outcome
- 38% reduction in cyber-insurance premiums within the first year
- Improved cybersecurity maturity and governance
- A repeatable program that became a selling point at exit
Portfolio Shield turns cybersecurity from a cost center into a value-creation platform: protecting EBITDA, supporting higher valuations, and maximizing returns.
CyberSweep
We don’t just identify cyber risk. We quantify its impact on the deal.
Transforming Cyber Risk into Financial Intelligence.
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