Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery in Healthcare IT
When patient data and uptime are mission-critical, every minute of downtime costs more than money. Cloud-based disaster recovery (DR) is reshaping healthcare IT by enhancing resilience, simplifying operations, and accelerating recovery. This transformation delivers measurable value across risk management, cost efficiency, and scalability. Key Executive Insights Risk Mitigation and Regulatory Assurance Healthcare organizations operate under intense regulatory scrutiny due to the sensitivity […]
SOC 2 is not a Cybersecurity Program: A Private Equity Briefing
Your portfolio company is pursuing or has just achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance certification. However, achieving SOC2 certification does not end your cybersecurity journey. Here’s why that report, while valuable, doesn’t mean what many executives think it means. SOC 2 compliance is a valuable and widely recognized assurance framework. It provides external stakeholders with […]
Integrating Cybersecurity into Private Equity Investment Strategies
Cybersecurity has become a defining factor in private equity value creation. Regulators, insurers, limited partners (LPs), and strategic buyers now expect cyber resilience to be addressed at every stage of the investment lifecycle. A single breach can erode valuations, delay exits, or trigger costly indemnities. Conversely, a strong cyber posture accelerates diligence, supports higher multiples, […]
Enhancing Portfolio Value Through Robust Cybersecurity Measures
Cybersecurity has evolved from a defensive cost center into a strategic lever for value creation. For private equity firms, strong cyber practices reduce risk, improve operational resilience, and signal maturity to buyers—directly impacting valuations and exit outcomes. With AI-driven threats, regulatory pressure, and insurance scrutiny intensifying, portfolio companies with weak cyber postures face higher costs […]
The Benefits and Limitations of Cyber Insurance for Private Equity Firms
Cyber insurance has become a near-standard discussion point in private equity due diligence and portfolio governance. It offers critical financial protection and access to expertise, but coverage is narrowing, premiums are rising, and exclusions are expanding. For PE firms, cyber insurance can no longer be treated as a substitute for strong cyber controls. Instead, it […]
The Critical Role of Cybersecurity Assessments During M&A
In today’s M&A environment, private equity firms are under intense pressure to move quickly, close efficiently, and capture value. But with digital systems underpinning nearly every aspect of business, one area is too often underweighted in diligence: cybersecurity. A cyber incident discovered post-deal can erode valuations, trigger regulatory scrutiny, and create costly operational disruption. For […]
IT Asset Management: A Private Equity Perspective
Strategic Value Creation Through ITAM IT Asset Management (ITAM) is no longer just an operational necessity—it’s a strategic lever for private equity firms seeking to unlock value across portfolio companies. With a value framework such as PIP’s ValueBridge, ITAM transitions from a cost center into a performance multiplier. Key Value Drivers Cost Optimization Eliminate […]
Why Cybersecurity is Now a C-Suite and Board Matter (+ 4 Ways to Prepare with the Defense in Depth Approach)
Private Equity investors, C-suite executives, and board members are familiar with the high-stakes decision-making required to operate businesses, make deals, and innovate. But when it comes to cybersecurity, these groups often push policy and technology decisions to their IT teams. In today’s environment, where U.S-based cyber breaches are costing businesses ~$8.64 million in remediation, senior […]
As Cyber Risks Increase, Performance Improvement Partners, Launches Cybersecurity Guide for the Private Equity Sector
The 2020 Private Equity Guide to Cybersecurity: New Risks, Responsibilities, and Remediation Strategies, provides PE firms and their portfolio companies with the insights needed to understand new risks and best practices for protection SHELTON, CT – AUGUST 6, 2020 – Today Performance Improvement Partners (PIP), which provides value creation services for the private equity sector […]
Business Insider: Cyberattacks against financial firms are up 238%. Experts explain why deep-pocketed private equity firms are most at risk
Due to the pandemic, cyber attacks have been on the rise with private equity firms quickly becoming a top target. With deep pockets and little concern about wiring large amounts of money, PE firms and their portfolio companies make a prime target for bad actors. While big PE shops have the resources to shore up […]