We help PE firms reduce deal risk, secure Day-1 operations, and protect EBITDA through rapid, engineering-led IT/OT assessments and modernization typically in 48–72 hours.
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Private equity depends on predictable outcomes. But most mid-market companies come with hidden cyber risks, outdated identity systems, fragmented IT/OT environments, and technical debt that quietly erodes EBITDA. SecureStepPartner eliminates these risks early, fast, and with engineering precision—so Operating Partners and deal teams can move confidently from diligence to Day-1 to value creation.
This estimator shows how recurring operating expense reduction — achieved through faster execution and reduced rework — can translate into EBITDA improvement and implied enterprise value.
This model assumes efficiency gains, not staff replacement.
Portfolios typically see 15–30% OpEx reduction when internal teams are augmented with specialized surge capacity
Recurring operating expense reductions typically flow directly to EBITDA.
When those gains are achieved through efficiency — rather than organizational change — they tend to be more durable and repeatable across the portfolio.
SecureStep helps internal teams move faster during high-pressure deal moments, without adding long-term complexity.
In-house security and generalist IT/MSP models often lead to higher recurring operating expenses due to inefficiencies: redundant tooling, misaligned staffing, reactive incident response, and inadequate visibility into IT/OT environments. These costs compound over time and erode EBITDA without delivering measurable security outcomes.
Specialized security providers like SecureStepPartner typically reduce recurring OpEx by 15–30% through consolidated platforms, proactive monitoring, and engineering-led efficiency. This reduction flows directly to EBITDA improvement—without requiring operational disruption or headcount changes.
"We replaced three point solutions and two part-time contractors with SecureStep's unified program and reduced our annual security spend by $180K—while improving our cyber insurance posture and passing SOC 2."
— VP Operations, PE-backed manufacturer
Recurring security OpEx is a direct line item affecting EBITDA. Unlike one-time capital expenses, recurring costs compound over time and reduce the multiple applied at exit. By reducing recurring OpEx through operational efficiency—not by cutting corners—PE firms can improve both cash flow and valuation without sacrificing security posture.
Typical OpEx reduction with specialized model
EBITDA multiple range for mid-market industrials
Operational disruption during transition
SecureStepPartner's approach focuses on consolidating redundant tools, eliminating reactive overhead, and building proactive threat detection—improving both security outcomes and cost efficiency. This creates a compounding value effect: better protection at lower cost, flowing directly to EBITDA and enterprise value.
48-72 hour assessments uncover hidden risks and cost drivers before the LOI or post-close surprises hit.
We secure the acquired company before issues impact operations.
A 90-day uplift roadmap aligned to EBITDA protection and long-term scale.
Failures increase integration costs, slow scalability, delay exits, and create unplanned EBITDA drag. SecureStepPartner identifies and eliminates these risks before they hit the balance sheet.
Identified critical identity gaps and flat OT segmentation during diligence. Delivered a Day-1 remediation plan that prevented a major outage risk and reduced integration time by 40%.
Cloudflare Enterprise + Microsoft 365 hardening reduced bot and fraud traffic by 78% while ensuring uptime during peak season.
Unified IT/OT visibility across multiple acquired entities, built a portfolio-wide security baseline, and reduced cyber insurance requirements by aligning to ISA 62443/NIST.
We support middle-market PE firms, operating partners, deal teams, and portfolio company executives (CIO, CTO, COO, CISO, VP Operations) across manufacturing, industrials, logistics, automotive, food & beverage, energy storage, and e-commerce.
Augment your internal teams, reduce execution friction, and improve EBITDA quality across the portfolio.
Get a 15-minute Deal Risk Review with our engineering team and access our PE Technical Due Diligence Checklist.
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