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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

Bitsight Boosts Threat Intel Offerings With Cybersixgill Buy

$115M Deal Fuels Automated Threat Intelligence Capabilities, Risk Rating PlatformsBitsight's $115 million acquisition of Cybersixgill will merge automated threat intelligence with risk exposure tools. This strategic move reflects the growing demand for streamlined cybersecurity solutions and aligns with Bitsight's mission to enhance cyber-risk management.

Bank Info Security 16 Nov 2024, 10:30 a.m. Acquisition Automation Exposure Strategy Threat Intelligence
Bank Info Security 1 year, 8 months ago

Silverfort Buys Rezonate to Fortify Identity Security Muscle

Comprehensive Identity Security Platform Expands Protection to Cloud, On PremisesSilverfort has acquired Resonate, a cloud-focused identity protection startup. This acquisition accelerates Silverfort’s vision for an integrated platform that secures identities across both on-premises and cloud environments, cutting complexity and boosting threat visibility for enterprise clients.

Bank Info Security 15 Nov 2024, 12:30 p.m. Acquisition Cloud Startup
Bank Info Security 1 year, 8 months ago

Snyk Acquires Probely to Strengthen API Security for AI Apps

Snyk Boosts API Security with Enhanced Dynamic App Security Testing CapabilitiesBy buying DAST provider Probely, Snyk bolsters its platform with advanced API security testing for early SDLC stages. This acquisition aims to help developers identify and reduce vulnerabilities in AI-driven and API-heavy applications. Full integration into Snyk's platform is slated for early 2025.

Bank Info Security 13 Nov 2024, 2:30 a.m. Acquisition API Artificial Intelligence Enhancement SDLC Vulnerability