Cybersecurity essentials during M&A surge

The volume of mergers and acquisitions has surged significantly this quarter. Data from Dealogic shows a 130% increase in US M&A activity, totaling $288 billion. Worldwide M&A has also seen a substantial uptick, rising by 56% to $453 billion. Considering the rise in M&A transactions, cybersecurity considerations have become more pressing than ever. Integrating disparate IT systems and data repositories during mergers and acquisitions opens organizations up to potential vulnerabilities that pose significant risks to … More

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