Bite Size Security

Episode Summary:If you plan to sell your business in the next three to five years, cyber risk may be the biggest threat to your exit that no one is talking about. A single breach, a hidden vulnerability, or an untested environment can delay your deal, cut your valuation, or kill the transaction outright.In this episode, Mike Fitzpatrick breaks down why cyber risk has become a deal-breaker for buyers and lenders, why internal IT reports are no longer enough, and how independent validation can protect the value of your life’s work. Whether you are selling or acquiring, this is the episode every CEO and business owner needs to hear.What You’ll Learn:• Why cyber risk now shows up in every serious due diligence review• How untested environments, MSP blind spots, and hidden breaches derail deals• The three numbers that matter for sellers: readiness, remediation, and insurability• Why buyers should demand independent assessments every time• How sellers can protect valuation and shorten the closing timeline• What to