A Proven Process for Cybersecurity M&A Due-Diligence

Because the M&A lifecycle is unique with different stages, deliverables, and outcomes, Centris aligns our cybersecurity M&A due-diligence measures to mirror such activities. Our approach is comprehensive, yet efficient, and highly-detailed, generating key deliverables and metrics you can rely on for M&A. With Centris, we offer proven measures relating to cyber strategy, along with customized programs, cyber maturity assessments, cyber threat modeling, along with NIST, DoD, ISO, and other cybersecurity initiatives. We also have years of expertise working with cyber related compliance programs, such as NIST RMF, FISMA, FBI CJIS, FedRAMP, eMASS/NISP, NIST 800-171, and CMMC. 

We also offer our CENTRIS ONE portal, well-researched, professionally developed information security, cybersecurity, risk management, and privacy documentation for helping businesses all across the globe with growing regulatory compliance reporting mandates.

Our Cybersecurity M&A due-diligence engagements consist of the following phases:

Phase I: Scoping & Gap Assessment:

Centris’ Phase I activities consist of numerous Pre-M&A activities for determining an organization’s current cybersecurity posture against industry leading cyber baseline measures. From scoping considerations to assessing cyber readiness in various categories, our experts will undertake a rigorous screening of the target company for ensuring all cybersecurity criteria is thoroughly examined.

The end result is a detailed Phase II Scoping & Gap Assessment Report that buyers can rely on with full confidence during the M&A lifecycle Because of our vast experience in cybersecurity, we’ve developed what’s arguably the most in-depth pre M&A due-diligence measures available. Missing critical issues relating to cybersecurity can result in significant costs and damages for buyers. With Centris, we have you covered.

Phase II: Findings and Recommendations:

Buyers need detailed, concise, yet easy-to-understand and interpret findings when it comes to cybersecurity M&A due-diligence. With Centris, our Scoping & Gap Assessment Report gives buyers an exhaustive overview of essentially anything related to cybersecurity for a target company. We go above and beyond to ensure that our reporting is complete, transparent, but most-important, value-added in helping you make the critical decision to acquire the company, or not.

Phase III: Remediation, Implementation & Integration:

If the deal is successful, you’ll find Centris ready and willing to assist in any post M&A activities. All companies being targeted for purchase will have some type of cybersecurity remediation to perform, no question about it. Additionally, there’s also the issue of implementation and integration of systems for ensuring compatibility between two companies. Centris can assist with all these challenging tasks, and much more when it comes to cybersecurity M&A due-diligence services.

Our M&A and IPO services include Cyber, IT, and data privacy due-diligence services, along with Pre-IPO corporate training.