Private-equity firms tighten focus on cyber defenses at portfolio companies

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James Rundle, The Wall Street Journal
Private-equity companies are also stepping up how they assess companies they may wish to buyPremium
Private-equity companies are also stepping up how they assess companies they may wish to buy

Some investors now require extensive controls before any deals happen

Private-equity companies are taking a closer look at how their portfolio companies manage their cybersecurity, often before a deal is signed.