Over the last decade, the U.S. government’s cloud adoption journey has shifted from cautious experimentation to full-scale modernization. Agencies that once hesitated to move sensitive workloads off-premises now rely on cloud platforms as the backbone of mission-critical operations. But this shift has also made compliance more urgent than ever. Federal rules, defense mandates, and security … Read more
NIS2 is not a gentle refresh of Europe’s cybersecurity rules: it expands scope, gives regulators sharper tools, and raises the ceiling on fines. The law is now national law across the EU through Member State transpositions of Directive (EU) 2022/2555, with supervisors empowered to conduct inspections, require corrective measures, and sanction management for persistent failures. … Read more
The Pentagon is no longer soft-pedaling security. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program is moving from talking points to timing: the Department of Defense has set a staged rollout with Phase 1 self-assessments beginning November 10, 2025, then requirements phasing into solicitations and contracts over several years. The schedule and mechanics live on the DoD … Read more
Understanding the SEC’s 4-Day Breach Disclosure Rule In July 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new cybersecurity disclosure rules that put public companies on a strict timeline. When a company determines that a cyber incident is “material,” it must disclose the incident via a Form 8-K within four business days of that … Read more
According to PWC, deal volume is down 9% in the first half of 2025, but intriguingly, deal value is up a staggering 15%! When hundreds of millions of dollars are on the line, every detail matters. One overlooked security gap in a virtual data room can put an entire deal at risk. That’s why enterprise-grade … Read more
Using a secure virtual data room (VDR) for high-stakes transactions is the first step toward keeping your confidential data safe. However, without digital rights management (DRM), that is all it will remain. In transactions involving personal data, trade secrets, and millions of dollars, the real risk arises after a document leaves the platform. FileProtect – … Read more
When billions of dollars and reputations are in play, precision, security, and speed become critical. Major investment banks can’t rely on email threads or off-the-shelf file-sharing platforms when managing complex transactions. They turn to virtual data rooms (VDRs) — purpose-built platforms that support secure, high-velocity deal execution at scale. Firms like Bank of America and … Read more
In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), ideas are currency. Gone are the days when a business’s attractiveness to investors was measured in real estate and revenue. Now, a company’s intellectual property (IP) is often the jewel in the crown. A 2023 study by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union … Read more
For investment bankers, M&A advisors, and venture capitalists, a secure data room is crucial for private equity secondary transactions. Discover how it ensures compliance and efficiency in high-value M&A deals.
Investment bankers, M&A advisors, and venture capitalists: Learn how ISO 27001 vs. SOC 2 certifications safeguard data in M&A. Discover their role in ensuring secure, compliant high-value transactions with VDRs.
