Pre-Deal Cyber Risk Review
Cybersecurity Due Diligence Before You Sign the Deal
A defined three-to-four-week review of your acquisition target, so your board and deal team see the cyber risk that never shows up on the balance sheet.
- Board-ready red-flag memo, not a 200-page tech report
- Valuation impact analysis you can take into negotiation
- Independent of the target's CISO and security vendors
Led by Tyson Martin, CISSP, NACD contributor and former AWS, Home Depot and Best Buy leader.
Prefer to talk? Call +1 (802) 430-9200
Talk about your deal
Tell us about the target and timeline. You'll get a scoped diligence plan back.
Why deal teams bring in an independent reviewer
See the liabilities before close
Breach history, cloud posture and vendor exposure reviewed before the risk becomes yours.
Plain-English board memo
A red-flag memo directors can read and act on, without technical jargon or data dumps.
Price the risk
A valuation impact assessment so cyber findings can shape the number and the terms.
A plan for day one
A post-close remediation roadmap with clear priorities, so integration does not stall.
No vendor agenda
No tools sold, no reselling. The review is independent of the target's CISO and vendors.
Help after the close
Interim or fractional CISO leadership and board reporting once the deal is done.
What cybersecurity due diligence covers
The engagement runs three to four weeks and gives mid-market boards and deal teams a structured view of a target's security posture before close. The goal is simple: no silent cyber liabilities inherited at signing.
Findings are written for decision makers. You get a risk picture, what it could cost, and what to fix first, in language the investment committee and the board can use.
- Infrastructure and cloud posture review
- Incident and breach history analysis
- Third-party and vendor risk review
- Target risk profile document
- Board red-flag memo
- Valuation impact assessment
- Post-close remediation roadmap
- Available to private equity firms, deal teams, operating partners and portfolio companies
Experience behind the review
“Tyson Martin has a unique ability to translate complex cybersecurity risks into actionable business insights which helped our executive team make informed strategic decisions.”
“We recently worked with Tyson Martin on an engagement, and it was a great experience. He helped us run a full technical audit, identified key gaps, and created a clear plan to modernize our systems and processes. Tyson is hands-on, easy to work with, and brings real technical and leadership experience to the table. He gave our team direction and helped us get organized for the next phase of growth. I highly recommend Tyson Martin to any organization looking for an experienced outside perspective to strengthen and align their technical direction.”
“What sets Tyson apart is his ability to translate cybersecurity into strategic growth language for boards. He builds frameworks that don't just mitigate risk, they enable competitive advantage. He's exactly who you want guiding your organization in high-trust environments.”
What happens after you reach out
Deal intake call
We cover the target, deal size, timeline and what your board or investment committee needs to see.
Scoped proposal
You get a written scope covering the review areas, deliverables and the working schedule.
Review and report
The diligence runs, then you receive the target risk profile, red-flag memo, valuation impact and remediation roadmap.
Frequently asked questions
How long does cybersecurity due diligence take?
It is scoped as a defined three-to-four-week engagement. Exact timing depends on the target's size and how quickly data room access is granted, which we confirm on the intake call.
What do I actually receive?
Four deliverables: a target risk profile, a board red-flag memo, a post-close remediation roadmap and a valuation impact assessment.
Is this a penetration test or technical audit?
No. Penetration testing and technical security audits are out of scope. This is a governance-level assessment of posture, history and third-party exposure written for boards and deal teams.
What does it cost?
Pricing depends on the target's size, complexity and your timeline. Share the deal details and you will get a scoped proposal with the fee stated up front.
Are you independent of the target's security team?
Yes. The review is independent of the target's CISO and security vendors. No tools or software are sold as part of the engagement.
Can you help after the deal closes?
Yes. Post-close support includes interim or fractional CISO leadership and ongoing board-level cyber risk oversight across a portfolio.
Know the cyber risk before you close
Send over the basics on your target and timeline. You'll get a scoped cybersecurity due diligence plan built for your board and deal team.
- Board-ready red-flag memo, not a 200-page tech report
- Valuation impact analysis you can take into negotiation
- Independent of the target's CISO and security vendors
Prefer to talk? Call +1 (802) 430-9200