tECHNOLOGY
Technical Due Diligence
Identify transactional risks with a due diligence assessment. Obtain a clear and accurate picture of all technology, security and compliance risks, before executing on a business transaction.
Starting the technical due diligence process early can lead to significant cost savings, potentially reducing expenses by up to 20%.
Due diligence involves a thorough evaluation of the risks tied to any business, technology, research, or investment decision with a new partner or collaborator.
Need for Technical Due Diligence
In today's business world, companies can't risk partnering with or acquiring a business without thorough checks.
Legal Risks
Laws like the UK Bribery Act and US FCPA hold companies accountable for their partners' actions. Due diligence screens partners to avoid corrupt practices, protecting your company from fines and legal issues.
Financial Risks
Partnering with unreliable entities can be costly. Due diligence spots financial red flags, helping you avoid penalties and ensuring financial stability.
Technical Debt Risks
By conducting thorough due diligence, companies can avoid inheriting technical debt or flawed architectures, thereby safeguarding the long-term value of their investment.
Reputation Risks
Unethical partners can damage your brand. Due diligence identifies reputational risks, safeguarding your brand and building consumer trust.
Transaction Quality Control
Careful checks can provide insights that impact negotiations, deal terms, and business relationships. Increased transparency can avoid surprises which hurt relationships.
Technical Due Diligence Trigger Events
Technical Due Diligence (TDD) is important for making informed decisions and avoiding costly mistakes in the tech world. Here are events that require it.
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
TDD benefits both buyers and sellers. Buyers gain insights into the target company’s tech infrastructure and risks, while sellers can justify their valuation and expedite the acquisition process. - Regulatory Compliance Checks
In regulated industries like energy, healthcare, and finance, periodic TDD ensures compliance with laws and regulations, helping you avoid legal issues and maintain market credibility. - Early-Stage Startups and Seed Funding
Early TDD can establish a strong technical foundation, improving product stability and scalability. It also boosts investor confidence by showcasing your product’s technical strengths.
- Startup Investment
As an investor, you wouldn’t want to invest into a tech startup without understanding its technical foundation. TDD helps evaluate the product’s technical feasibility, code quality, and development processes. - Preparing for an IPO
Pre-IPO TDD provides potential investors with a clear view of your company’s technical maturity, building trust and potentially leading to a higher valuation.
Technical Due Diligence Scope
Cybersecurity Posture
Evaluation of data security measures, security policies, known vulnerabilities, and incident response plans.
Codebase
Review all code repositories and scan for vulnerabilities.
Software Architecture
System design, flexibility, maintainability.
Data Storage
Review and secure data storage, structure, security configurations, load scalability, backup policies, and encryption.
IT Infrastructure
Comprehensive review of IT resources, including cloud subscriptions, identity management, permissions, roles, and resource configurations.
Platforms
Web, mobile, and desktop applications. Technological adaptability.
Dependencies
Third-party libraries, services, APIs, and licensing compliance.
Team Capabilities & Structure
Skills and knowledge of the tech team. Evaluating performance of team members.
Operational Processes
Deployment, release processes, error logging, and resolution procedures.
Scalability
Focus on load management and data growth.
Technical Due Diligence Pricing Packages
BASIC
Essential due diligence checks for a basic understanding of the tech environment.
PROFESSIONAL
Everything in Basic plan PLUS In-depth analysis with additional security and operational reviews for greater scrutiny.
ENTERPRISE
Everything in Professional plan plus comprehensive offerings tailored for large organizations and more extensive due diligence needs.
How do the packages compare?
$8K
- Codebase:
- Code repositories
- General code vulnerabilities scan
- Infrastructure:
- Cloud resources
- Resources configuration
- Data Storage:
- Manual review of the data storage and structure
- Security configurations for database
$24K
- Codebase:
- Detailed security vulnerabilities scan
- CI/CD
- Infrastructure:
- Identity management, Permissions & Roles
- Networking configurations
- Monitoring and alerting configurations
- Data Storage:
- Load monitoring and scalability
- Backup and retention policies
- Additional Checks:
- Third-party risk management
- Security policies
- Endpoint management
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- Codebase:
- Advanced security vulnerability scan
- Infrastructure:
- Baseline security configuration
- Vulnerability scanning and threat detection
- Logging and telemetry configuration
- Load monitoring configuration, scalability, availability, and resilience
- Auditing logging
- Encryption configuration
- Cost monitoring
- Data Storage:
- Encryption configuration
- Additional Checks:
- Customized assessments tailored to your specific needs
- In-depth analysis and reporting
- Ongoing support and consultation
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