It’s easy to beat up on the government.

Rightly or wrongly, private equity companies in Oregon and across the nation have a reputation for secrecy.

Concerns about cybersecurity can instill a chilling effect on companies’ attitudes about transparency.

Oregon Business conducted an informal survey of business executives, journalists and watchdog groups to identify the state’s most secretive companies.

Transparency isn’t exactly a natural instinct for companies in the throes of fierce competition.