Evaluating cybersecurity risk has become a critical requirement in mergers and acquisitions, as cyber incidents increasingly occur during and after acquisition activity. Between 2020 and 2021, identified breaches and ransomware incidents rose dramatically, with attackers often exploiting disrupted systems, new integrations, and transitional processes. These incidents can result in significant financial damage, including lost revenue, ransom payments, legal costs, incident response expenses, and increased cyber insurance premiums. As a result, executives and boards face greater accountability for identifying and managing cyber risk during due diligence. Industrial Defender’s M&A cyber diligence service helps organizations assess cybersecurity posture within operational technology environmen

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