Acquisitions

M&A Technical Due Diligence

We help private equity firms and acquiring companies audit the “Security Debt” of a target .NET platform before they buy it.

Why Security Due Diligence

Technical debt is expected in any acquisition. Security debt is different — it represents hidden liability that can derail integration timelines, trigger compliance failures, or expose the acquiring entity to breach risk:

  • Undisclosed Vulnerabilities — Critical flaws that aren't visible in standard code reviews
  • Compliance Gaps — Missing controls that will require significant investment to remediate
  • Architecture Risks — Fundamental design decisions that are expensive to change
  • Identity Debt— Outdated authentication patterns that don't meet modern security standards

What We Assess

Our due diligence focuses on the areas that matter most for .NET platforms:

  • Identity Architecture — Authentication flows, session management, and access control design
  • Data Protection — Encryption at rest and in transit, key management practices
  • Compliance Posture — Current state against SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, or industry requirements
  • Dependency Risk — Vulnerable packages, outdated frameworks, end-of-life components
  • Secret Management — How credentials and API keys are stored and rotated
  • Audit Trail Integrity — Whether logs can be trusted for forensic purposes

What You Receive

Our deliverables are designed for deal teams and technical leadership:

  • Executive Summary — Risk overview suitable for investment committee presentation
  • Security Debt Inventory — Itemized list of issues with remediation cost estimates
  • Integration Risk Assessment — Security considerations for post-acquisition integration
  • Remediation Roadmap — Prioritized plan for addressing critical issues
  • Deal Term Recommendations — Suggested representations, warranties, or escrow provisions

Timeline & Process

We understand deal timelines. Our standard due diligence engagement:

  • Kickoff — Scope definition and data room access
  • Assessment — Code review, architecture analysis, and interviews
  • Preliminary Findings — Early warning of any deal-critical issues
  • Final Report — Comprehensive deliverables for deal team

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