The Role of Information Security in a Merger/Acquisition

Published: June 3, 2008, 6:17 p.m.

b'Interview with Nalneesh Gaur, Chief Information Security Architect, Diamond Management & Technology Consultants\\n\\n

Mergers and acquisitions are a way of life for financial institutions, and so many pertinent business issues bubble up whenever an M&A is discussed.\\n\\n

But when does information security enter the discussion?\\n\\n

Not early enough, says Nalneesh Gaur of Diamond Management & Technology Consultants. In this interview, Gaur discusses the importance of information security in an M&A, sharing his insight on:\\n\\n

When information security should enter the M&A discussion;
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Who should lead that discussion;
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7 key questions to ask re: information security in an M&A activity.
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