M&A & Private Equity
Cyber Due Diligence
Independent cybersecurity due diligence for M&A, investments and strategic partnerships.
I identify material cyber risks, validate controls and quantify exposure so you can make confident, informed decisions — before signing and through a controlled Day 1.
- Independent and agnostic
- Evidence-driven analysis
- Clear, actionable recommendations
- Senior attention, end to end
The challenge
Cyber risk rarely shows up on the balance sheet.
During a transaction, cyber weakness stays invisible until it affects something concrete — a valuation, an integration plan, a warranty. Unpatched exposure, a quiet breach or a fragile supplier can surface after completion, once the price is fixed and the responsibility has become yours. By then the options are narrower and more expensive.
What I do
Clarity on risk. Confidence in value.
My service gives you a complete picture of a target’s cybersecurity posture, tailored to the context of the deal and your risk appetite.
How I workRisk Identification
Identify material cyber risks across people, processes, technology and third parties.
Control Assessment
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of key security controls and programmes.
Exposure Quantification
Quantify likelihood and impact to support valuation, pricing and deal structuring.
Reporting
Deliver clear, executive-ready reports with findings, evidence and recommendations.
Recommendations
Provide prioritised actions to mitigate risks and support integration planning.
Follow-up Support
Support remediation validation and integration with ongoing advisory services.
My approach
A structured methodology for decision-critical situations.
I combine technical depth, business understanding and investigative rigour.
Explore my method- 01
Scoping
Understand objectives, deal context and risk tolerance.
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Discover
Collect data and evidence through interviews, reviews and technical analysis.
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Assess
Evaluate risks, controls and gaps against industry best practices.
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Report
Deliver findings, risk ratings and actionable recommendations.
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Advise
Guide decision-making and support integration and remediation.
- A clear view of which cyber issues are material to the deal, and which are noise.
- Findings you can take into negotiation — on price, warranties or conditions.
- A prioritised remediation plan that feeds straight into Day 1 and integration.
- An evidence base your board and investors can rely on.
Case study
Industrial Equipment Manufacturer
Third-party risk, brought under control ahead of a cross-border acquisition.
Read the case study
Work & insights
What I’ve done
Due diligenceBuy-side cyber due diligence on a fintech target
Technical due diligence on a payments platform that surfaced material exposures, with a direct impact on price negotiation and a Day 1 remediation plan.Private equity / M&A
M&ACybersecurity in M&A: beyond the checklist
Why evidence-based due diligence changes deal outcomes.10 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
Due diligenceBuy-side cyber due diligence: beyond the questionnaire
Identifying material risks, validating controls and quantifying exposure to support valuation and price.15 Dec 2025 · 4 min read
Frequently asked
Questions I get asked.
When in the deal should the review start?
As soon as the target is confirmed and access is possible. The earlier findings emerge, the more room you have to act — on price, structure or conditions — while terms are still open.
Can the scope fit a compressed transaction timetable?
Yes. I agree scope against the deadline and prioritise the areas most likely to affect value, so you have usable findings when the decision is due.
Does the review include technical testing?
It can. Depending on scope and access, I combine document and control review with targeted technical analysis. Where testing is not possible before signing, I say so and treat it as a known limitation.
Are you independent of the parties?
Yes. I hold no vendor or brokerage relationship in the deal. The report reflects the evidence, not a sale.
Ready to start?
Let’s talk about your case.
Every situation is unique. Tell me the context and I’ll help you define the best approach.
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