January 4, 2024 at 10:13AM Airbus is considering acquiring Atos’ cybersecurity unit for up to $2 billion. Atos announced the potential sale of its Big Data and Security (BDS) business and plans to enter a due diligence phase after receiving an offer valuing BDS between €1.5 billion and €1.8 billion. Airbus aims to enhance its … Read more
December 5, 2023 at 07:54AM In November 2023, thirty-four cybersecurity merger and acquisition deals were reported, as detailed in a roundup posted by SecurityWeek. Key Takeaway: In November 2023, a total of 34 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals related to the cybersecurity sector were announced as reported by SecurityWeek in their piece titled “Cybersecurity M&A … Read more
November 20, 2023 at 09:33AM Johnson Controls has released patches for a critical vulnerability found in some of its industrial refrigeration products. The flaw, known as CVE-2023-4804, could allow unauthorized access to debug features. Impacted products include control panels used in the food and beverage industry worldwide. The patches fix the vulnerability that could potentially … Read more
November 10, 2023 at 10:03AM Executives need a profound understanding of cyber, data, and technology risks in today’s business landscape, especially during mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The significance of cybersecurity during M&A due diligence lies in evaluating the target company’s cybersecurity posture. Intangible assets, specifically digital assets, hold substantial value but are susceptible to breaches … Read more