Cybersecurity for Private Equity
Protecting Capital, Strengthening Portfolios, Maximizing Value
For private equity firms, cyber risk is business risk. Weak controls can delay deals, reduce valuations and erode LP trust. From pre-deal due diligence to portfolio-wide oversight and exit planning, Drawbridge delivers industry-leading cyber solutions that reduce exposure, satisfy regulators, and maximize portfolio value. With real-time visibility and expert support, we help sponsors raise their guard to protect what matters most.
Because Cyber Risk Can Undermine Performance
Private equity firms face unique challenges: they’re accountable not only for their own cyber posture but also for the cyber maturity of their portfolio companies. Regulators, allocators and LPs are demanding greater transparency, while threat actors increasingly target portfolio businesses as entry points.
Unlike hedge funds, which focus on firm-level readiness, PE firms require scalable oversight across multiple entities to prove governance and reduce systemic risk. Drawbridge delivers this governance and transparency, helping private equity firms reduce risk, protect valuations and strengthen investor confidence.
Drawbridge helps PE firms:
Gain real-time visibility into portfolio company cyber programs.
Reduce portfolio-wide risk through consistent controls and benchmarking.
Strengthen fund-level cyber programs to meet SEC, FCA and global requirements.
Conduct fast, independent cyber due diligence on acquisition targets.
Improve exit readiness by enhancing portfolio company cyber maturity.
End-to-End Cyber Solutions for Private Equity
Portfolio Company Monitoring
Baseline cyber posture across the portfolio, score companies consistently, and highlight the areas of greatest risk. With the Drawbridge Platform, sponsors gain real-time visibility into every company’s cyber readiness and can track remediation progress across the portfolio with confidence.
Fund-Level Cyber Development
Drawbridge partners with PE firms to build and maintain robust fund-level cyber programs. Our advisors ensure alignment with industry best practices and evolving SEC, FCA and DORA regulations – providing the clarity, credibility and oversight firms need to satisfy LPs and regulators alike.
Due Diligence Support
In M&A, cyber risk is now a decisive factor. Drawbridge delivers fast, independent assessments of acquisition targets, identifying vulnerabilities and benchmarking against industry peers. Our approach helps sponsors make informed decisions, avoid costly post-close surprises, and accelerate deal timelines.
Exit Readiness & Risk Reduction
Raise buyer confidence and protect valuation by strengthening portfolio company cyber maturity ahead of exit. Drawbridge highlights and helps remediate risks that could reduce enterprise value, enabling sponsors to minimise reputational damage and maximise financial outcomes at the point of sale.
Why PE Firms Rely on Drawbridge
Real-time portfolio visibility
Continuous oversight across every portfolio company.
Baseline assessments and benchmarking
Standardize controls and measure against peers.
Fundraising and LP confidence
Demonstrate strong cyber governance to investors.
Pre-deal due diligence
Evaluate acquisition targets quickly and effectively.
Exit-ready portfolios
Strengthen company-level cyber maturity to maximize valuations.
Empowering PE Sponsors to Raise Their Guard
From GP-level fund oversight to portfolio-wide risk management, Drawbridge helps private equity sponsors strengthen cyber maturity, protect investor capital, and demonstrate governance to LPs and regulators.
Trusted by 1,200+ Funds Managing Over $1.7T in Assets
Drawbridge has delivered thousands of cyber assessments and ODD reviews for over 1,200 funds managing $1.7T+ in assets under management. Our Cyber Risk Intelligence is recognized by investors, regulators and boards as the gold standard for measuring and improving cyber posture.