Ask the Cyber Risk Expert: How to Minimise Cybersecurity Risk Factor in M&A - Seguridad Mania.com - España y América Latina

Any merger or acquisition poses daunting challenges to IT leaders. Not only are they tasked with integrating people, processes and technology in the shortest possible time frame, they must also remain vigilant about addressing the added cybersecurity risks. Join this interactive 1-2-1 discussion where Forescout Technologies, EMEA CTO, Bob Reny will share how to minimise the cybersecurity risk factor in M&A including; Who are the key decision makers in the M&A process and what are the different/new challenges they’re facing? What has historically been the risk focus for acquiring companies, and how is that focus changing? How can companies as a whole minimize cyber risk and protect themselves during the M&A process? Are there any opportunities for IT teams to reduce cyber risk during an M&A? What does Forescout recommend companies do in order to enhance their cybersecurity posture when preparing for an acquisition? With the explosion of IoT devices across industries, should there be more concern around connected devices during an acquisition?