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In the hustle of deal-making, cyber diligence is often a last thought or a quick tick box exercise. But in today's world of hacking scandals and cancel culture, neglecting cyber risks can hit hard on M&A deal values. Join host Rob Cant and cyber gurus Annie Haggar (Founder and Principal of Cyber GC / MRGD) and Remy Coll (Director and Principal Consultant at Redacted Information Security / MRGD) as they unpack the ins and outs of cyber diligence on M&A deals.


Key Takeaways:How to scope and when to execute cybersecurity diligence efficiently?Overview of the cybersecurity due diligence process. Why is cyber diligence essential today in all M&A deals no matter how small?How cyber predators use rumours of an acquisition to prey on potential target companies? Common misconceptions about cyber risk and cyber diligence in the context of M&A.Several real-life examples highlighting the costs of ignoring cyber risks early in your diligence process.

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