How Private Equity Firms Benefit from Strengthening Cyber Resilience to Protect Valuation and Maximize Returns.

In today’s investment landscape, cyber risk has become financial risk. A single undetected vulnerability in a target company can erode valuation, disrupt operations, or trigger costly regulatory exposure post-acquisition. Traditional financial and legal due diligence simply isn’t enough anymore.

That’s where Arrow Cyber Advisors steps in partnering with Private Equity firms to deliver cybersecurity visibility, maturity benchmarking, and compliance assurance across the entire investment lifecycle.

The Hidden Risk in Today’s Transactions
Modern M&A activity involves far more than balance sheets and contracts. Underneath the surface, cybersecurity issues often create hidden liabilities that can undermine deal value:

• Undisclosed breaches → lingering security incidents become post-close liabilities
• Weak controls → poor governance delays closings or reduces valuation
• Integration complexity → inconsistent IT practices increase post-close costs
• Compliance gaps → violations of GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or SEC rules trigger fines and disclosures
  

Cybersecurity Due Diligence That Protects Enterprise Value
Our tailored services align with the fast-paced timelines and materiality thresholds of Private Equity deals. From buy-side diligence to pre-sale preparation, we deliver actionable intelligence that supports confident decision-making.

Our Core Offerings

• Cyber Due Diligence Assessments – Identify vulnerabilities, compliance risks, and liabilities that could affect valuation or integration planning.
• GRC & Compliance Review – Measure alignment with NIST, ISO 27001, and regulatory frameworks to reduce exposure to fines or audits.
• Maturity Scoring & Benchmarking – Quantify cybersecurity maturity across portfolio companies to prioritize investments strategically.
• Remediation Roadmap – Deliver a 6–12 month plan to strengthen controls and raise maturity before divestiture.
• Fractional CISO & Portfolio Oversight – Provide centralized cybersecurity leadership across holdings without the cost of full-time staff.
   
  Value Creation Across the Investment Lifecycle
  Pre-Acquisition (Buy-Side)
• Detect hidden technical debt before closing
• Quantify remediation costs to inform negotiations
• Avoid inheriting breaches or compliance liabilities
• Portfolio Oversight (Hold Period)
• Establish baseline maturity across holdings
• Implement unified governance frameworks
• Streamline insurance renewals and compliance audits

Pre-Divestiture (Sell-Side)

• Improve valuation by demonstrating cyber maturity
• Provide documentation to build buyer confidence
• Accelerate deal close with validated governance evidence
   
  Measurable Impact for PE Firms
• Valuation Protection – Address issues before they impact deal pricing
• Faster Deal Execution – Business-focused assessments completed in 2–4 weeks
• Reduced Risk Exposure – Avoid SEC or investor scrutiny through compliance validation
• Portfolio Value Creation – Improve efficiency through standardized controls
• Enhanced Buyer Confidence – Demonstrate strong governance during exit
   
  Why Private Equity Firms Choose Arrow Cyber Advisors
• Deep SMB & Mid-Market Expertise – Experience across regulated, investor-backed businesses
• Rapid Turnaround – Cyber assessments aligned with aggressive deal timelines
• Industry-Standard Frameworks – NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls for credible, auditable results
• Business-First Reporting – Clear, executive-ready deliverables, not technical jargon
• Proven Track Record – Documented success in improving valuations and protecting transactions
   
  Engagement Options
• Deal-Specific Due Diligence – Integrated cyber reviews within legal and financial diligence
• Portfolio-Wide Maturity Program – Benchmarking and governance alignment across holdings
• Pre-Sale Readiness Packages – Cyber maturity documentation that enhances buyer confidence
• Each engagement delivers clear, actionable insights — formatted for lenders, investors, and auditors alike.

About Arrow Cyber Advisors
Arrow Cyber Advisors is a cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), maturity assessments, and fractional CISO services for regulated and investor-backed companies.

We help Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies quantify cyber risk, improve maturity, and protect enterprise value throughout the investment lifecycle.

📍 Website: www.arrowcyberadvisors.com
📧 Email: [email protected]