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FTI Consulting Study Reveals Cybersecurity Attacks Are an Increasing Threat to M&A<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. Third Installment of CISO Redefined Series Highlights Correlation between Cyber Attacks and Transactions, an Emerging Risk for Dealmakers as M&A Volumes ReboundWASHINGTON, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTI Consulting, Inc.\u2019s (NYSE: FCN) Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Communications practice today released the third installment of its \u201cCISO Redefined\u201d series,\u00a0CISO Redefined III: Navigating Cybersecurity Risks in Transactions, which looks at the increasing correlation between cybersecurity incidents and corporate transactions. According to the findings, nearly 1 in 4 executives has experienced a cyber incident during or shortly after a transaction, with nearly half of respondents (42%) experiencing significant deal value reduction. More than half (58%) said financial targets were impaired, while 20% said their deals were either delayed or paused due to a cyber incident. \u201cThreat actors are smart; they read the news and know companies tend to be vulnerable when they\u2019re trying to close or right after when they\u2019re integrating systems \u2014 and that\u2019s when they try to break in,\u201d said Meredith Griffanti, Global Head of the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Communications practice at FTI Consulting. \u201cThe incident ends up costing the acquirer big time, and most often, the target and acquirer haven\u2019t even begun to think about how to integrate their security plans, let alone how they\u2019ll work together to respond to a cyber crisis if it occurs right after a deal closes. That lack of coordination can have serious blowback on reputation.\u201d According to CISO Redefined II, which was released in 2024, the vast majority of CISOs feel their role is misunderstood by company leadership, and they struggle to communicate in a non-technical way that other executives can understand. This sentiment explains the results of the latest survey, which show that the CISO\u2019s voice and opinions \u2014 and therefore cyber risk \u2014 are not being prioritized. Going further, 67% of heads of M&A and 76% of general counsel said the CISO is very critical during a transaction. However, 34% of CISOs said they are not heavily involved in contributing to decisions when executing transactions, and 1 in 3 CISOs do not believe they have the authority or are unsure of whether they can stop a transaction if cybersecurity risks are too high.Other key findings:One in 4 CISOs say their leaders push to close deals quickly over conducting thorough cybersecurity due diligence.Only 17% of CISOs said that collaboration between cybersecurity and corporate development teams significantly increased during the transaction period. By contrast, 34% of general counsel felt collaboration significantly increased \u2014 showing a notable disconnect.Only 23% of executives say they manage cybersecurity risks proactively post-close. This decline in vigilance creates a meaningful exposure point for the organization, which coincides with when attacks tend to occur. \u201cDeal teams need to account for cyber risk much the same way we think about leak risk. These unexpected disruptions can create confusion, shift value and slow negotiations,\u201d said Pat Tucker, Americas Head of M&A and Activism at FTI Consulting. \u201cIt is essential that dealmakers recognize that transactions are increasingly becoming highly visible targets for threat actors. If deal value is going to be successfully realized, this risk needs to be mitigated more effectively.\u201dSurvey MethodologyFTI Consulting surveyed 100 CISOs, 78 heads of M&A, and 100 general counsel across U.S.-based public and private organizations with at least 500 employees, representing a majority of companies with a market cap of $5 billion or more, to understand how key leaders collaborate with each other and weigh cybersecurity priorities during and after M&A deals. The survey was conducted online between August 12-26, 2025. For questions on the methodology, please contact James.Condon@fticonsulting.com.About FTI ConsultingFTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees\u00a0located\u00a0in 32 countries and territories as of\u00a0December 31, 2025. In certain\u00a0jurisdictions, FTI Consulting\u2019s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated\u00a0$3.80 billion\u00a0in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at\u00a0www.fticonsulting.com.FTI Consulting, Inc. 555 12th Street NW Washington, DC 20004 +1.202.312.9100Investor Contact: Mollie Hawkes+1.617.747.1791mollie.hawkes@fticonsulting.comMedia Contact: Nick Emmons+1.617.510.1676nick.emmons@fticonsulting.com
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