Get sharper visibility into hidden transaction risk before close. Tyson Martin supports deal teams, boards, and executives with independent diligence that surfaces cyber, technology, vendor, and governance issues that can affect valuation, negotiation leverage, and post-close integration planning.
Independent diligence services that uncover transaction risk, clarify exposure, and support stronger deal decisions before close.
Structured pre-close assessment of an acquisition target's cybersecurity posture, breach history, cloud environment, and control gaps, with board-ready findings tied to valuation, negotiation leverage, and post-close remediation priorities.
Analysis of third-party dependencies, concentration risk, and critical vendor exposure that could create operational, compliance, or financial liabilities after acquisition and complicate integration planning.
Evaluation of the target's security maturity, reporting quality, and risk reduction effectiveness to determine whether current spending, controls, and oversight are actually reducing business exposure.
In M&A transactions, the most expensive liabilities are often the ones not visible in standard financial reporting. Tyson Martin helps boards, executives, and deal teams identify cyber, technology, and governance risks that can affect valuation, deal terms, and integration readiness. The result is clearer negotiation leverage, fewer post-close surprises, and a defensible view of material risk before signing.
Independent diligence and governance insight that helps deal teams move forward with greater clarity.
"What sets Tyson apart is his ability to translate cybersecurity into strategic growth language for boards. He builds frameworks that don't just mitigate risk, they enable competitive advantage. He's exactly who you want guiding your organization in high-trust environments."
"What sets Tyson apart is his ability to translate cybersecurity into strategic growth language for boards. He builds frameworks that don't just mitigate risk, they enable competitive advantage. He's exactly who you want guiding your organization in high-trust environments."
"What sets Tyson apart is his ability to translate cybersecurity into strategic growth language for boards. He builds frameworks that don't just mitigate risk, they enable competitive advantage. He's exactly who you want guiding your organization in high-trust environments."
Boards and deal teams rely on experienced, independent judgment when transaction risk needs clear interpretation.
Findings are delivered independently of target security vendors, reducing bias in transaction risk evaluation.
Complex cyber and technology issues are translated into plain-English business impact for directors and executives.
Leadership experience across AWS and major enterprise environments informs practical, decision-ready diligence guidance.
Backed by CISSP certification and active roles with NACD, ISC2, NRF, and the World Economic Forum.
Experienced advisory leadership for complex transaction risk.
Board Advisor, Interim CISO/CIO/CDO, Fractional Executive
Tyson Martin helps boards and executive teams reduce technology and cyber risk without slowing business operations by clarifying decision rights, tightening governance, and building inspectable execution frameworks. He serves as a board advisor, director candidate, and steps in as interim or fractional CISO, CIO, or Chief Digital Officer when organizations need stability quickly. His background includes leading security and technology transformation across enterprise environments at AWS and global brands such as Home Depot and Best Buy. He brings particular expertise in helping Chicago-area organizations navigate the complex regulatory requirements across financial services, healthcare, and retail sectors. Tyson is an active contributor to the National Association of Corporate Directors, serves on the National Retail Federation CISO Executive Committee, contributes to the World Economic Forum's Centre for Cybersecurity, and served as ISC2 Richmond Board President. He holds CISSP certification and has completed executive programs at Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard Business School, MIT, and through leading technology companies including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
For this engagement, due diligence focuses on risks that can materially affect deal value beyond standard financial statements. Tyson Martin reviews cyber posture, incident history, vendor exposure, governance maturity, reporting quality, and operational dependencies. Deliverables typically include a target risk profile, red-flag summary, valuation-impact considerations, and a practical post-close remediation roadmap for leadership.
Speak with Tyson Martin about your deal timeline and diligence priorities.
Globally recognized cybersecurity certification.
Professional credential validating security expertise.
Active contributor in board governance circles.
Share your transaction stage, target profile, and timing. Tyson Martin will review your needs and outline the most relevant diligence support.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 (802) 430-9200. You can also send us a quick email at tyson.martin@gmail.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 (802) 430-9200. You can also send us a quick email at tyson.martin@gmail.com.