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
Cybersecurity due diligence is too often reduced to compliance paperwork. Attackers target acquisition candidates long before deals close, planting ransomware and waiting for ownership changes. Deal teams are then handed dense, technical findings that are difficult to translate into dollars and action.
Impact of Cybersecurity Breaches on Dealflow
Cyber threats don’t wait for closing dates—they can derail deals or erode value long after acquisition:
17%
M&A, divestitures, and carve-outs are delayed or canceled by last-minute cybersecurity threats on the sell side.
22%
companies suffer a cyberattack within six months of a merger or acquisition.
$4.45M
Average Cost of data breach across all industries
FBI Data Shows
M&A announcements trigger premeditated ransomware attacks aimed at “new owners with deep pockets.”
100K+
Coordinated hacking groups actively planting ransomware ready to deploy when ownership changes.
Sector-Specific Risks
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.
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
Financial Impact: We express cyber risk in clear dollar values for deal teams.
Actionable Outcomes: Every assessment includes a Recommended Deal Adjustment figure, not just compliance checklists.
Tangible Results: Better deal terms, reduced insurance costs, and prioritized remediation roadmaps.
$10M+
Average Risk Identified
$5M+
Deal Value Protected
22%
Industry Incident Rate (What We Prevent)
Our Team
Robert Flores
Robert Flores
Gabby DeMercurio
Gabby DeMercurio
Anthony Scotti
Anthony Scotti
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