Cybersecurity Equity Consultancy — Work Package Description

1. Engagement Overview

This work package provides specialised cybersecurity advisory services for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. It is designed to protect investment value, reduce risk exposure, and enhance governance maturity across the deal lifecycle — from pre‑deal due diligence to post‑acquisition transformation and exit readiness.

Objectives

• Identify and quantify cybersecurity risks affecting valuation and scalability

• Provide actionable insights for deal teams and operating partners

• Strengthen governance, compliance, and operational resilience

• Support value creation through security‑driven transformation

2. Scope of Work

2.1 Pre‑Deal Cyber Due Diligence

• Rapid assessment of target company’s cyber posture

• Identification of vulnerabilities impacting valuation or warranties

• Review of compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, and DORA

• Risk quantification and prioritisation for deal decision support

Deliverables

• Cyber Due Diligence Report

• Risk & Compliance Summary

• Valuation Impact Matrix

2.2 Portfolio Cyber Maturity Assessment

• Evaluate cybersecurity maturity across portfolio companies

• Benchmark against industry standards and peer performance

• Identify governance, identity, and cloud security gaps

• Recommend uplift roadmap aligned with PE operating model

Deliverables

• Portfolio Cyber Maturity Dashboard

• Governance & Control Gap Analysis

• Uplift Roadmap

2.3 Value Creation & Transformation Planning

• Develop first 100‑day cybersecurity improvement plan

• Integrate Zero Trust principles and scalable identity architecture

• Define KPIs and success metrics for cyber uplift

• Align transformation with business growth objectives

Deliverables

• 100‑Day Cyber Value Creation Plan

• KPI & Success Metrics Framework

• Transformation Governance Model

2.4 Continuous Monitoring & Assurance

• Establish ongoing threat monitoring and risk reporting

• Implement attack surface management and intelligence feeds

• Provide quarterly assurance reports for operating partners and boards

Deliverables

• Threat Monitoring Dashboard

• Quarterly Cyber Assurance Report

• Incident Readiness Checklist

2.5 Exit Readiness & Evidence Pack

• Validate improved cyber posture before exit

• Prepare documentation for buyer due diligence

• Demonstrate compliance maturity and reduced risk exposure

Deliverables

• Exit Cyber Readiness Report

• Buyer Assurance Pack

• Compliance Evidence Repository

3. Engagement Structure

Duration: Typically 4–8 weeks per engagement phase Delivery Model: Remote and hybrid consulting (Teams, SharePoint, secure data rooms) Client Responsibilities: Provide access to documentation, stakeholders, and systems as required

4. Pricing Model

• Fixed‑price packages for due diligence and maturity assessments

• Time & materials for transformation and assurance phases

• Outcome‑based pricing for value‑creation and exit readiness engagements

5. Why This Package Works

• Converts cybersecurity risk into measurable investment value

• Provides clarity and confidence for deal teams and boards

• Strengthens portfolio resilience and exit positioning

• Aligns with regulatory expectations and investor assurance requirements