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The most dangerous time for enterprise security? One month after an acquisition

The period right after an acquisition closes is the most dangerous time for enterprise security, for multiple reasons, and is the most effective period for attackers. The dilemma: Should enterprises sharply shorten this holding period or reinforce the new unit’s defenses?  The danger is part technological and part psychological. During this holding period, which can…