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As mergers and acquisitions (M&As) increase all over the world cybersecurity is more important than ever before. The stakes are high when confidential information is accidentally disclosed to bad faith actors during M&A due diligence, or accidentally exposed in the post-M&A process of integration and operations.

The good news is that the right software can aid M&A CISOs to ensure the integrity of data, maintain compliance, and guard against the risk associated with M&A activities. The ideal data room software consolidates digital tools into one integrated platform that permits easy file uploads, single sign-on and comprehensive auditing. This helps compliance teams maintain control by preventing accidental disclosure.

Virtual data rooms are an excellent way to manage the M&A process from due diligence to post-M&A integration and operations. VDRs allow authorized users to easily review comments, share, and even comment on sensitive documents without risk of leakage. They also allow users to create activity reports that indicate who has accessed and read specific document pages. These reports can stop those who leak data from being caught because they can trace them back to individual users. They can also help M&A CISOs evaluate the level of interest from potential buyers or investors.

Many M&A transactions are based on intellectual property. Life science companies, for example utilize virtual data rooms to manage everything from clinical trials’ results and HIPAA compliance to licensing IP and the storage of patient records. It is not uncommon for companies to review and supply large volumes of documents in M&A due-diligence. This can be a labor-intensive and time-consuming task for both the company being purchased and the buyer. A VDR allows you to share all this information securely and efficiently.

Whatever the field, M&A can be a complicated business process that can pose significant security risks. In the integration and operation phases of the M&A cycle, the M&A team must understand the possible risks from cybercriminals and their competitors. These risks could include malware, unauthorized network and system access, sabotage, and other disruptions that could harm the M&A’s business model.

With the right M&A-focused security measures in place M&A can be a profitable and rewarding business experience. M&A can be a fantastic chance for businesses to increase value and expand their global reach. Before any transaction can be initiated there must be an M&A targeted cybersecurity plan should be implemented to ensure the value of this deal is not compromised. Download our free guide on cybersecurity for M&A – Part of the M&A Playbook to learn more. Todd Thiemann, director of product marketing at ReliaQuest GreyMatter is a Security Operations Platform which allows cybersecurity to be achieved through M&A. It provides visibility, cuts through complexity of the various security stacks, and manages risk and uncertainty to help your business achieve its goals.