CYber DUE DILIGENCE

Client Profile

A global field-service management software provider preparing to acquire a smaller software company to strengthen its product offering and expand market capabilities.

Problem Statement

As part of the due-diligence process, the client needed a clear and objective view of the cyber security risks associated with the target organisation. They required assurance that integrating the new software and its supporting environment would not introduce vulnerabilities that could compromise customer data, operational continuity, or the wider corporate network.

Work Completed

Brace Cyber conducted a comprehensive cyber security audit of both the application and the underlying organisational environment. Our assessment included:

• Technical review of the application architecture, hosting environment, and data flows

• Evaluation of access controls, authentication mechanisms, and overall system hardening

• Examination of the target company’s internal security policies, operational practices, and governance maturity

• Identification of risks that would directly impact the client post-acquisition

The audit was performed independently, giving the client a factual, unbiased assessment to support decision-making and negotiation.

Outcome

The audit identified several significant security gaps that would have placed customer data and the client’s corporate environment at risk if left unaddressed. These findings were incorporated into the acquisition negotiations, resulting in the target company being required to remediate the identified issues prior to completion.

This process enabled the client to:

• Fully understand the risk profile of the organisation they were acquiring

• Avoid inheriting critical vulnerabilities

• Strengthen their negotiation position with clear, evidence-based requirements

• Proceed with the acquisition with confidence and clarity