Protect deal value from day one. Pre-acquisition due diligence, portfolio company security assessments, and cyber risk management for PE firms managing billions in assets.
Schedule a Consultation$4.88M
Avg Breach Cost
73%
PE Firms Targeted
2-4wk
Due Diligence
SEC+
Compliant
The PE Challenge
Private equity firms face unique cybersecurity challenges. Cyber risk can destroy deal value overnight, and the SEC now expects PE firms to manage it as part of fiduciary duty.
Undisclosed security incidents in target companies can result in material post-acquisition costs. Without proper due diligence, you inherit breaches that occurred months or years before closing.
A single compromised portfolio company can expose the entire fund. Ransomware can halt operations, and data breaches trigger regulatory investigations that distract management from value creation.
The SEC's 2024 cybersecurity rules require registered investment advisers to implement written cybersecurity policies. LP expectations around cyber risk management continue to increase.
Sensitive financial data, term sheets, and proprietary deal information flow through virtual data rooms and email. Sophisticated threat actors target PE deals to steal non-public information.
Our Services
From pre-acquisition due diligence to portfolio-wide security programs, we help PE firms manage cyber risk across the investment lifecycle.
Pre-acquisition security assessments that identify hidden risks, quantify remediation costs, and inform deal terms. Delivered on deal timelines.
Standardized security frameworks across portfolio companies. Consistent policies, shared services, and economies of scale for security investments.
Senior security leadership for your fund and portfolio companies. Board reporting, vendor oversight, and strategic guidance without full-time cost.
When portfolio companies face security incidents, we mobilize rapidly to contain threats, manage communications, and protect deal value.
Cybersecurity policies and procedures that meet SEC requirements for registered investment advisers. LP due diligence questionnaire support.
Secure communications for sensitive transactions. Email security, VDR oversight, and executive protection for deal teams.
Cyber due diligence should inform deal terms, not delay closings. Our process delivers actionable intelligence on deal timelines while identifying risks that matter.
Common Questions
Answers to questions we frequently hear from PE partners and operating teams.
Generic IT audits miss risks that matter to deal value. We focus on material exposures: undisclosed breaches, regulatory non-compliance, and technical debt that will require post-close investment. Our reports are designed for investment committees, not IT teams.
Standard assessments complete in 2-4 weeks. For time-sensitive deals, we offer accelerated reviews that deliver critical findings within 5-7 business days. We work around exclusivity periods and closing timelines.
Cyber due diligence typically represents 0.5-2% of total due diligence spend. Given that a single undisclosed breach can result in millions in post-acquisition costs, the ROI is substantial. We provide fixed-price quotes based on target company size.
We implement standardized security frameworks that portfolio companies can adopt quickly. This includes shared policies, preferred vendor relationships, and fractional CISO services that provide senior oversight across multiple companies efficiently.
Schedule a confidential discussion about your fund's cybersecurity needs, upcoming deals, or portfolio company concerns.
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