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Acquisitions can change ownership of security teams, systems, and data, creating risks around access, integration, compliance, and incident response.

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An acquisition is the purchase of a company, business unit, or technology by another organization, transferring control of its people, systems, and data. In information security, the event matters because the buyer may inherit unfamiliar networks, cloud services, software, credentials, suppliers, and unresolved security issues.

Before integration, security due diligence should identify exposed systems, critical vulnerabilities, active threats, prior incidents, and obligations governing personal or regulated data. After closing, teams must control access between environments, remove unnecessary accounts, verify asset ownership and logging, and bring inherited systems into vulnerability-management and monitoring processes. Connecting legacy infrastructure too quickly can create new attack paths, while poorly planned changes can hinder detection or incident response. Privacy and compliance reviews should confirm that data use, retention, and cross-border transfers remain lawful under the combined organization.

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Bank Info Security 1 year, 8 months ago

Everfox Deepens Cyber Case Management Expertise with Yakabod

Yakabod Deal to Strengthen Everfox's Insider Risk, Cyber Incident Response PlatformWith its acquisition of Yakabod, Everfox expands capabilities in insider risk and cyber incident management. The move promises stronger integration and greater control over security workflows, benefiting public sector and critical infrastructure clients who operate in highly regulated environments.

Bank Info Security 2 Nov 2024, 11:00 a.m. Acquisition Critical Infrastructure Incident
Bank Info Security 1 year, 8 months ago

MSP Efficiency Set to Surge With SaaS Alerts Joining Kaseya

Kaseya Acquisition of SaaS Alerts to Boost MSP Efficiency, Security With New HiresKaseya’s SaaS Alerts acquisition promises a streamlined experience for MSPs by enhancing integrations with existing products. According to CEO Jim Lippie, SaaS Alerts' current and future users can expect more seamless, automated solutions with a 20% developer expansion dedicated to MSP security.

Bank Info Security 2 Nov 2024, 9:00 a.m. Acquisition Automation Kaseya
Bank Info Security 1 year, 8 months ago

Proofpoint Expands Data Security With Normalyze Acquisition

Normalyze’s AI-Powered DSPM Technology Boosts Proofpoint’s Data Visibility, ControlProofpoint will acquire DSPM startup Normalyze to strengthen its data security offerings across cloud, SaaS and hybrid environments. The company aims to give security teams enhanced visibility, control and human-centric risk reduction for sensitive data across complex infrastructures.

Bank Info Security 30 Oct 2024, 10:30 a.m. Acquisition Artificial Intelligence Cloud DSPM Enhancement Security Posture Management Startup