The M&A Mastermind Podcast

Digital Resilience Explained – Episode 139

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Understanding cybersecurity risks is crucial for M&A transactions, especially in the lower middle market where these risks often go unchecked. This episode features Philippe Flichy, founder of Cykur, who shares his expertise on integrating cybersecurity into the valuation process and safeguarding enterprise value.

Main Topics:

  • The concept of business resilience and its importance in cybersecurity planning
  • Common cybersecurity vulnerabilities overlooked in M&A due diligence
  • Six pillars of cybersecurity assessment: governance, architecture, data protection, security operations, compliance, and legal
  • How digital and cyber risks differ, and why digital risks are now tangible
  • The impact of cyber breaches on company valuation, including real-world examples
  • Due diligence practices: policies, procedures, and assessing third-party risks
  • The role of AI in cybersecurity risks and best practices for protection
  • Cyber insurance or cyber risk coverage: what to look for and questions to ask
  • Post-transaction cyber integration strategies and the importance of incident response planning

    • Key Highlights:

    • Business resilience involves pre-attack preparations (like backups and incident response plans) and post-attack recovery strategies.
    • Large breaches (e.g., Marriott's 500 million records breach) highlight the importance of cybersecurity for all company sizes.
    • Cyber risks are increasingly tangible and can significantly impact enterprise value—up to 30% in some cases.
    • Questions around policies, procedural revisions, and third-party risk assessments are critical for early cybersecurity evaluation.
    • AI tools introduce new risks, such as unauthorized access and attacks, emphasizing the need for controlled and monitored usage.
    • Effective cybersecurity due diligence can unlock an additional 30% of perceived value in M&A transactions.

      • About the Show:

      The M&A Mastermind Podcast provides actionable insights and effective strategies tailored for dealmakers in the lower middle market. Hosted by Nick Olsen, the show features conversations with leading industry experts who share valuable knowledge on topics such as industry intelligence, deal management, collaborative successes, and specialized expertise. Listeners who support small to medium-sized business owners will find practical tactics and advice they can immediately apply to advance their mastery in mergers and acquisitions.

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        • Keywords:

        Cybersecurity, M&A Due Diligence, Digital Resilience, Cyber Risks, Business Valuation, Cyber Insurance, AI Security, Data Protection, Incident Response, Cyber Threats, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sell Side, Buy Side, Valuations, Sell my Business

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