Technology, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Risk Assurance and Advisory
We provide pre-deal, post-deal, and ongoing monitoring to help investors manage the cyber risks of their portfolio companies, negotiate better deals, and preserve their investment value.
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Pre-Deal Due Diligence
Technology, cyber, and privacy risk can make a huge difference in the successful execution of an investment thesis. With our industry leading due diligence efforts, we will evaluate the investment targets, technology readiness to execute on a business plan, the quality and efficacy of the cybersecurity program, and the execution and maintenance of privacy compliance in line with your obligations. The report will include detailed information pertinent to the investment thesis with an investment professional quality summarization.
Transition Management
Once we have completed diligence on a target, there will be time sensitive initiatives to be completed within the first 100 days. We will assist with the roadmapping, prioritization, and execution of their key deliverables.
Portfolio Oversight
Through our ACA Vantage for Cyber offering we are able to provide an inherent risk weighted minimum standard for portfolio companies to adhere to.
Program Assurance and Advisory
Aponix Protect helps firms address evolving cyber risks and threats to ensure that their cybersecurity needs are covered year-round. This technology risk assurance solution is available in three tiers, each one designed to provide firms with a flexible, robust, responsive, and cost-effective cybersecurity program.
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Governance in a Cybersecurity Portfolio Oversight Program
An effective cybersecurity oversight program should be formally governed by accountable individual(s) to ensure it meets investor and firm needs.
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Resources
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
Creating Value in a Cybersecurity Portfolio Oversight Program
A programmatic approach to cybersecurity portfolio oversight not only focuses on traditional downside risk management activities, but also on value creation opportunities.
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Resources
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
Managing Risks in a Cybersecurity Portfolio Oversight Program
A programmatic approach to cybersecurity portfolio oversight is recommended for a consistent approach to managing risk across the portfolio.
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Resources
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
National Counterintelligence and Security Center Warns Against Use of Investments by Foreign Adversaries
The U.S. National Counterintelligence and Security Center published a bulletin warning that foreign threat actors may use private investments – such as venture capital and private equity – to exploit tech startups, presenting a potential threat to economic and national security. Learn more about how to navigate this concern.
- AML and Financial Crime
- Cybersecurity
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
- Private Fund
Building a Value-Generating Cybersecurity Portfolio Oversight Program
It has become imperative that private equity firms institute a programmatic approach to portfolio oversight, meaning oversight that is formally governed, applied consistently, and grows valuations.
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Resources
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
Case Study: Building a Cybersecurity Portfolio Company Oversight Program
This case study outlines how ACA Aponix helped Ara partners gain visibility to monitor and oversee its portfolio companies’ cyber health to drive value and reduce risk.
- Cybersecurity
- Portfolio Company Risk Management