Cyber Security – what is it and are you asking the right questions?
What is Cyber Due Diligence? It is the testing of digital processes and systems to assess the potential for a data breach of any stored personal data. This includes 3 main areas: risk management (PROCESS) compliance management / policy arrangements (PEOPLE) technical security (TECH) What are Cyber Threats? Cyber threats come from hackers and bots […]
Cinven, Permira and Mid Europa acquires Allegro, “Eastern Europe’s EBAY” for $3.25bn
Cinven, Permira and Mid Europa Team up for $3.25bn Allegro Deal Eastern Europe’s largest e-commerce platform has been bought by a group of private equity investors in a $3.25bn bet on the rise of internet retail in the continent’s emerging economies. The deal is another example of private equity firms teaming up for billion dollar […]
Could these companies’ downfall have been predicted had they paid closer attention?
Is it me or are there too many large commercial entities who are not diligent about their own diligence? Whilst commerce is fraught with danger and risk is unavoidable, risk appreciation and assessment can always be improved. Prevention is better than cure and the best cures are swift. Therefore, observing and staying on top of everything […]
New Financial Year – New Budgets…right?
As the new financial year opens this week, agencies will be clamouring to make themselves heard across social, print and online media in a bid to grab a piece of that pie. But does a new financial year mean good news for everyone? Well, obviously not. Some companies will be releasing poor end-of-financial year statements, […]