Accelerating Secure M&A Integration of Red Canary

This whitepaper details the integration process of Red Canary by Zscaler during a merger and acquisition (M&A). It outlines the challenges faced in IT integration, including delayed synergy capture, unpredictable security posture, and user friction. The document presents a timeline of events leading up to the merger, highlighting key steps taken 30 days prior to deal closure, such as identifying critical applications and deploying App Connectors using Terraform. It emphasizes the importance of implementing a zero trust architecture to ensure security from Day One. The paper describes how Zscaler's solutions, including Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), facilitated seamless connectivity and security for over 400 employees, allowing them to maintain productivity without the complications of traditional IT methods. The integration was completed in less than a week, showcasing the effectiveness of a cloud-native zero trust platform in M&A scenarios.