Mergers and acquisitions often bring technical growing pains, especially when combining different IT environments. One area that’s often overlooked—but critically important—is regulatory compliance.
When two companies come together, they might have different approaches to cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance frameworks. This can quickly create gaps, especially for organizations working with the U.S. Department of Defense or other federal agencies.
A common challenge is how to securely integrate systems that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). If either company is subject to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements, maintaining compliance through the transition is essential.
Some organizations choose to isolate sensitive workloads using a CMMC enclave—a secure and compliant section of their environment—while the broader IT integration takes place. This helps mitigate risk and keeps sensitive operations protected without delaying the merger.
Planning early for compliance during M&A reduces friction later and helps ensure security standards don’t fall through the cracks.