Hackers, corporate espionage, identity theft, ransomware…Any company connected to the Internet (and that’s all of them) is vulnerable to these attacks, says Jim Reilly, founder of Stonepine Advisors.These days, without a cybersecurity strategy, your business’s vital financial data, corporate secrets, and customer information is there for the taking.Not only can a breach impact profitability… but it can also put a serious damper on any upcoming or ongoing M&A deal.But we’re not talking simple anti-virus software for your PCs and putting a password on your WiFi.You have to get hackers working for you, says Jim. And that’s just the first step.We cover all the ins-and-outs of cybersecurity in 2018, with a focus on how it intersects with M&A, including…
What cyber due diligence looks like
Using “pen-tests” to find soft spots in your networks
What industries need cybersecurity the most
A specialized insurance covering cyber issues – and who qualifies
And more