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Running due diligence on an acquisition target?

M&A moves fast — cyber risk shouldn’t be discovered after settlement. We deliver evidence-based due diligence assessments that quantify cyber exposure, map hidden liabilities, and give deal teams the confidence to negotiate from a position of knowledge, not hope.

Cyber risk is the hidden liability in every deal

Undisclosed breaches, legacy technical debt, unpatched infrastructure, non-compliant data handling — these are the risks that surface after settlement and destroy deal value. Our assessments go beyond checklist compliance to quantify actual exposure: what’s the cost to remediate? What’s the regulatory exposure? What’s the reputational risk?

Fast, thorough, and board-ready

Deal timelines don’t wait. Our assessments are designed to deliver within 2–4 weeks — fast enough for deal rooms, thorough enough for boards. We produce a risk-rated report with quantified remediation costs, regulatory gap analysis, and a prioritised action plan. Directors get the evidence they need to make informed decisions.

What you get

  • Pre-acquisition cyber risk assessment
  • Technical vulnerability and posture analysis
  • Regulatory compliance gap identification
  • Quantified risk exposure and remediation cost estimates
  • Board-ready due diligence report with risk ratings
  • Post-acquisition integration security roadmap

By the numbers

2–4
weeks typical delivery
100%
engagements with quantified risk

Frameworks & regulations addressed

Privacy Act 2024
APRA CPS 234
Essential Eight
SOCI Act 2018
ASX Corporate Governance Principles

Frequently asked questions

How fast can you deliver a due diligence assessment?+
Standard delivery is 2–4 weeks. Expedited engagements for time-sensitive deals can be delivered in 7–10 business days with a dedicated team.
What does the final report include?+
Executive summary, technical findings, regulatory compliance gaps, quantified risk exposure (in AUD), remediation cost estimates, risk ratings (Critical/High/Medium/Low), and a prioritised action plan.
Do you assess the target’s regulatory compliance?+
Yes. We map the target’s posture against relevant Australian frameworks — Privacy Act, APRA CPS 234, Essential Eight, SOCI Act — and identify gaps that could create post-acquisition liability.
Can you help with post-acquisition integration?+
Absolutely. We deliver a post-acquisition security roadmap covering Day 1 priorities, 90-day integration plan, and long-term harmonisation strategy.

Ready to solve this?

Start with a free Posture Score to see where you stand — or book a consultation to discuss your specific situation.