Cybersecurity in M&A – Securing the deal, protecting value: Why Cyber is key from due diligence to integration

Organised as part of Eight Advisory’s dedicated study on cybersecurity in transactions, the session will present its key findings in preview. It will provide practical insights into how cyber considerations shape deal success across the full transaction lifecycle. Through real transaction experience, we will explore best practices, risk management challenges, and lessons learnt from recent deals. The aim: to better understand how to anticipate vulnerabilities, protect value, and embed cyber at every stage of a transaction, at a time when the rise of artificial intelligence is redefining both threats and opportunities.

The discussion will be moderated by Frédéric Malagoli, Partner Cybersecurity at Eight Advisory, with contributions from:

• Fatima Djoubar, Group CISO, Accor
• Pierre-Alexis Saint-Michel, Chief Cyber Transformation Officer, BlackFin Capital Partners
• Erwan Blarez, Head of Group IT M&A and Integration Office, L’Oréal

Thursday, 9th July 2026
Breakfast reception from 8:30 a.m., conference from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Eight Advisory, 37 rue La Boétie, 75008 Paris

Please note that places are limited and the event will be held in person only.

To register, click on this link.