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Cyber Risk Advisory for M&A
BSC Partners advises on the cybersecurity risks that impact transaction value, deal structure, and execution timing.
We support private equity firms, legal counsel, and operators with clear, decision-oriented guidance across the M&A lifecycle — from diligence through divestiture. Our work is designed to reduce uncertainty, protect value, and ensure execution is never compromised by avoidable exposure.
Before diligence begins, we establish a baseline across your existing portfolio.
We help sponsors assess each company’s cyber maturity, flag outliers, and surface trends that warrant risk committee attention. Without a benchmark, every deal starts from scratch. Every issue is debated in a vacuum. And every integration becomes a negotiation.
Portfolio Risk Benchmarking changes that. By standardizing how cyber posture is measured across your holdings, we turn cybersecurity into a consistent input for evaluating new targets, negotiating deal terms, and prioritizing post-close investments.
Cyber diligence that quantifies risk, flags real threats, and zeroes in on deal drivers.
Our screening process translates your portfolio risk baseline into action. We move fast to identify material cyber risks that could impact the deal structure. If no red flags emerge, you move forward with confidence. If they do, we escalate to deeper analysis with precision. No bloated audit. No generic checklists. Just targeted diligence that ties directly to the deal levers.
Post-close execution with structured follow through and strategic visibility.
When risks are identified during diligence, we stay engaged. We track remediation, lead stakeholder updates, and validate that fixes are implemented as agreed - ensuring nothing drifts, timelines stay intact, and investors maintain visibility without stepping into day-to-day operations.
Our ongoing oversight also monitors emerging threats across the portfolio - helping sponsors stay ahead of reputational or financial risks. Enabling risk committee intervention before issues escalate or attract scrutiny.
Validate cybersecurity posture, reduce buyer friction, and protect valuation at exit.
As transactions near close, unresolved cyber issues can erode buyer confidence or delay the deal. We help sponsors prepare by validating that past risks have been addressed, current controls meet buyer expectations, and documentation is ready for diligence.
We provide formal attestation and perform targeted buyer briefings - helping streamline diligence, reduce uncertainty, and reinforce the narrative of a well-governed, low-friction acquisition.
How We Advise
Boutique by Design. Strategic by Nature.
BSC Partners was built for the realities of M&A — where time is short, stakes are high, and noise is expensive. We don’t lead with frameworks or handoffs. We lead with perspective. Every engagement is run by seasoned advisors who understand the nuances of deal execution, not just cybersecurity.
Our model is intentionally lean and senior — giving clients direct access to the same experts from first call to final decision. No bloated teams. No learning curve. Just sharp, relevant insight that fits seamlessly into the deal process.
