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Nikoloz Kokhreidze

Nikoloz Kokhreidze

Helping cybersecurity professionals transition from technical experts to strategic leaders through curated insights, proven frameworks, and actionable strategies.

138 Security Leadership Articles

Security Insights from Nikoloz Kokhreidze

Nikoloz Kokhreidze from Mandos: 5 Strategies for Cybersecurity Leaders to Influence Without Authority

5 Strategies for Cybersecurity Leaders to Influence Without Authority

Discover 5 powerful strategies for cybersecurity leaders to influence without authority. Learn how to build trust, tell compelling stories, cultivate champions, leverage reciprocity, and align security with business outcomes.

Jul 18 6 min read
mandos brief week 28 of 2024

Brief #60: Blast-RADIUS Flaw, AI Disinformation Tool, CISO Lawsuits, Interview Tips

Week 28: Blast-RADIUS flaw impacts RADIUS implementations, Russian actors use AI for disinformation, cybersecurity leaders face legal risks, and tips to ace security interviews.

Jul 14 9 min read
mandos brief newsletter by nikoloz kokhreidze week 27 of 2024

Brief #59: OpenSSH RCE Flaw, AI Jailbreak Technique, Cybersecurity Market Failure, Job Tips

Week 27: OpenSSH RCE as root flaw affects 14M servers, new AI jailbreak bypasses guardrails, cybersecurity market failure needs regulation, tips to land a job.

Jul 7 9 min read
mandos brief week 26 of 2024

Brief #58: ChamelGang APT, P2Pinfect Malware, TeamViewer Breach, CISO Role Evolution

China-backed APT uses ransomware as cover, P2Pinfect malware targets Redis servers, TeamViewer breached by alleged APT29, and CISOs face expanding responsibilities.

Jun 30 9 min read
mandos brief newsletter week 25 of 2024

Brief #57: Docker API Malware, CISO-CFO Collaboration, AI Security Toolkit

Malware targets Docker APIs, OpenAI appoints cybersecurity expert, CISOs and CFOs collaborate on budgets, and new security toolkit for LLMs introduced.

Jun 23 9 min read
mandos brief week 24 of 2024

Brief #56: Patch Critical Microsoft Flaw, AI Cybersecurity Market Booms, Outcome-Driven Metrics for CISOs, Cybersecurity Career Progression

Week 24 of 2024: Urgent patch for critical Microsoft MSMQ vulnerability, AI cybersecurity market to reach $114B by 2031, outcome-driven metrics for CISOs, and challenges in cybersecurity career progression.

Jun 16 8 min read
mandos brief newsletter week 23 of 2024

Brief #55: Snowflake Breach, AI-Powered Malware, CISO AI Pressures, Cybersecurity Talent Shortage

Snowflake data breach may be one of the largest ever, cybercriminals use AI-generated scripts for malware, 92% of CISOs question their role due to AI/GenAI, the US needs 225,200 more cybersecurity workers and much more.

Jun 9 8 min read
mandos brief newsletter week 22 2024

Brief #54: Fortinet Zero-Day, OpenAI AI Safety, Security Leaders Focus on High-Impact, Cybersecurity Skills in Demand

Week 22: Fortinet patches critical RCE vulnerability, OpenAI forms AI safety committee, security leaders urged to focus on high-impact programs, and the top cybersecurity skills for 2024.

Jun 2 8 min read
mandos brief newsletter week 21 of 2024 nikoloz kokhreidze

Brief #53: Veeam Zero-Day, AI Governance Gaps, Cybersecurity Burnout, and Cryptography Learning Tips

Week 21: Veeam patched a critical zero-day, Replicate AI had a vulnerability exposing customer data, CISOs face burnout from relentless demands, and the cybersecurity skills gap is self-inflicted.

May 26 8 min read

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