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96% of cybersecurity professionals indicated that cybersecurity readiness factors into the calculation when they are assessing the overall monetary value of a potential acquisition target, a (ISC)2 survey reveals. (ISC)2 surveyed 250 U.S.-based professionals with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) expertise. Survey respondents unanimously agreed that cybersecurity audits are not only commonplace but are actually standard practice during M&A transaction preparation. The research also found that the results of such due diligence can have a tangible … More → The post How security programs and breach history influence company valuations appeared first on Help Net Security.

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