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DoD M&A Due-Diligence
DoD M&A Due-Diligence
M&A Due-Diligence (InfoSec, Cyber, Data Privacy Compliance) for the defense industry and DoD contractors.
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M&A Due-Diligence Services | Defense Industry & DoD Contractors | InfoSec | Cyber | Data Privacy | Compliance
With Arlington’s years of experience of helping our valued customers in the broader Defense Industrial Base (DIB), our services also extend to offering highly specialized Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) due-diligence solutions. Specifically, we offer M&A due-diligence expertise for DoD contractors in the following four (4) areas:
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Information Technology
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Information Security/Cybersecurity
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Data Privacy
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Regulatory Compliance
M&A Due-Diligence Services | Defense Industry & DoD Contractors | InfoSec | Cyber | Data Privacy | Compliance
The massive, complex DIB means that companies are being merged, sold, and acquired all the time – that’s the nature of business. While many of the traditional M&A due-diligence activities (i.e.. legal, financial, H.R. etc.), have been largely performed by the likes of attorneys and accountants, the explosive growth in technology now requires specialists for helping facilitate the entire M&A lifecycle. As a DoD business, you need an expert firm in helping assess and value the impact of technology, InfoSec/cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance for the deal. That’s where Arlington can help.
Companies working in the DoD space engage in M&A for any number of well-founded reasons – economies of scale, increase in market share, acquisition of new technologies, diversification – and more. Key to maximizing the M&A process is performing the proper due-diligence measures when it comes to information technology, InfoSec/cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
Additionally, from FISMA to FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-171, eMASS – and more – regulatory compliance is alive and well in the DoD.
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Industry Leading M&A Due-Diligence Methodology for DoD Businesses
With Arlington, all of our M&A due-diligence activities for information technology, InfoSec/cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance adhere to the following three (3) step process:
Why Arlington for M&A Due-Diligence Services
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Experts in assessing – and evaluating – all sectors of the broader DoD industry.
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Hundreds of successful engagements over the last decade for DoD contractors.
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Fixed-fee pricing for all of our DoD services.
Why Arlington?
Decades of Defense Industry Expertise. Recognized leaders in all things DoD. World-Class Arlington Security Portal (ASP).
Passion. Integrity. Innovation. Impact.
Step 1: Scoping & Discovery
After determining exactly which area of the business Arlington has been asked to assess (i.e., information technology, InfoSec/cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance), we’ll begin a deep dive regarding critical scoping considerations.
Key subject matter reviewed during the initial Scoping & Discovery phase include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Organizational attitude, workforce, and overall leadership
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Current and planned technology, InfoSec/Cyber, and data privacy initiatives, projects, etc.
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Asset inventory
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Documentation in terms of NIST 800-53 security policies and procedures
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Documentation in terms of data privacy program
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Data flow diagrams
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Employee security awareness training measures
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Incident Response and BCDRP/CP measures
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If any, past data security threats, compromises, breaches, and other related issues
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Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) measures
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Continuous monitoring efforts
Step 2: Key Findings & Reporting
Effective M&A due-diligence measures require documenting all findings and producing a comprehensive and concise report for all stakeholders. Buyers need the most accurate and relevant information possible when evaluating a target company’s core metrics relating to information technology,InfoSec/cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance – and that’s exactly what our report delivers. With Arlington, you’ll receive an objective, independent, well-written report for helping buyers make informed decisions on the target company.
Specifically, our report contains key findings relating to the following:
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Technology resources (hardware, software, personnel), policies and procedures, technical analysis, etc.
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Cybersecurity posture as it relates to the gold-standard, NIST Cybersecurity Framework
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Data privacy resources, (i.e., data privacy programs, training, etc.) documentation (i.e., data privacy policies and procedures), various initiatives (i.e., data privacy impact assessments), etc.
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Regulatory compliance posture as it relates to all applicable laws, regulations, and frameworks
Step 3: Remediation & Integration
Arlington’s M&A due-diligence findings can extend well after the deal goes through if buyers choose to implement post-purchase initiatives found during the initial scoping & discovery phase.
Examples of our remediation & integration services include, but are not limited to, the following measures:
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Developing documentation in terms of policies and procedures and other program and plan specific materials
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Assistance in implementing necessary technical and operational controls
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Training and educating on any number of critical employee topics
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Developing continuous monitoring programs
