Company growth often causes growing pains and security-related issues that may not have been factored into a merger and acquisition process. CISOs should play an integral role when an enterprise undertakes a merger or an acquisition. In the fast pace of executing a business deal, security details and priorities can be overlooked. Many companies continue to underestimate the true security and privacy cost implications of a targeted acquisition or merger. A CISO should be prepared to outline and implement plans to mitigate risk during the merger.”]