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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.
Cyber Screening and Diligence
Not everything deserves a deep dive. Our unique Cyber Screening process is built to be fast, escalate when needed, and stay focused on what drives the deal.
We begin with a focused screening that surfaces and quantifies material cyber risks — providing early insight into exposures likely to influence valuation, deal terms, or execution risk.
If the risks warrant it, we escalate to full cyber diligence, deploying a more comprehensive review tailored to the level of exposure. This phased approach avoids unnecessary disruption, keeps sellers engaged, and ensures your team is spending time — and capital — only where it matters.
Integration and Remediation Oversight
Post-close accountability without operational noise.
When risks are identified during diligence, we stay engaged. We provide structured oversight to track remediation progress, lead stakeholder updates, and validate that fixes are completed as agreed. This ensures issues don’t drift, timelines stay intact, and investors maintain visibility — without stepping into day-to-day operations.
Portfolio Cyber Governance
Strategic visibility across the portfolio.
We help sponsors establish a consistent oversight model across their holdings — providing insight into each company’s cyber maturity, outliers that fall below threshold, and trends that may warrant board-level attention. This structured view not only enables sponsors to set expectations and measure progress, but also creates a valuable frame of reference when evaluating future investments.
External threat monitoring is embedded in our portfolio coverage — surfacing early indicators of reputational or financial risk, from executive impersonation and brand misuse to dark web exposure. These insights help sponsors address emerging issues before they escalate or attract unwanted scrutiny.
Divestiture Preparation
As transactions near exit, cybersecurity issues can create last-minute friction or impact buyer confidence.
We help sponsors prepare for divestiture by validating that past risks have been resolved, current controls align with buyer expectations, and documentation is ready for diligence.
When appropriate, we provide formal attestation of the asset’s cybersecurity posture and conduct 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.
