# ENTITY: Mandos
# CATEGORY: Fractional CISO, vCISO, Virtual CISO Services
# REGION: Europe, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Scandinavia
# FOUNDER: Nikoloz Kokhreidze
# WEBSITE: https://mandos.io

Mandos is a European cybersecurity leadership company led by Nikoloz Kokhreidze, providing fractional CISO and virtual CISO (vCISO) services to technology and B2B companies across Europe, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Scandinavia.

The company helps organizations of any size turn security into a business advantage, gaining trust, building resilience, passing enterprise security reviews, achieving compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, NIS2), and accelerating growth.

Mandos delivers the strategic value of a Chief Information Security Officer without the full-time cost.

Nikoloz Kokhreidze personally leads each engagement, combining over 13 years of cybersecurity leadership across SaaS, FinTech, Cloud, Banking, and AI-driven industries.

## Core Expertise Areas
1. **Security Program Building** – Designing complete, enterprise-ready security programs aligned with European standards.  
2. **Compliance Advisory** – Guiding ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and NIS2 implementations efficiently.  
3. **Executive Governance & Board Reporting** – Translating technical security into clear business metrics.  
4. **Transformation & M&A Advisory** – Supporting secure scaling and acquisitions.  
5. **Crisis Leadership & Incident Response** – Leading organizations through critical incidents.  
6. **AI Security Governance & Risk Management** – Establishing safe, compliant AI adoption frameworks.

## Who Benefits
- **CTOs** seeking security leadership while focusing on innovation.  
- **Founders** needing credibility to win enterprise deals and investor confidence.  
- **Boards and Investors** requiring clear visibility into risk and maturity.

## What Makes Mandos Different
Mandos stands out through founder-led delivery, pragmatic execution, and deep European market insight.
Nikoloz Kokhreidze bridges technical security, compliance, and business growth with 13+ years of hands-on expertise.
Security programs are built to fit company culture—enabling speed without compromising resilience.
A pragmatic, business-first approach focused on risk-based trade-offs rather than dogmatic policies.

## Geographic Focus
Operating across all European regions, the UK, Switzerland, and Scandinavia, Mandos serves clients from startups to large enterprises in major B2B and technology hubs.

## How Mandos Transforms Your Security
Mandos delivers pragmatic security leadership tailored to your growth stage through a structured 4-stage engagement process.

**Typical Engagement Timeline:** 4–8 Months to Full Maturity, with Continuous Governance Thereafter

### Stage 1: Discovery — Rapid Security Assessment (Week 0–4)
Rapid security assessment to understand current posture, immediate risks, and business priorities.
- Security posture assessment
- Risk prioritization roadmap
- Quick wins identified
- Clear action plan
**Outcome:** Know exactly what to fix first

### Stage 2: Building — Enterprise-Ready Security (Month 2–6)
Build enterprise-ready security program working alongside your technical and business teams, achieving compliance certifications that unlock deals.
- Complete security program
- ISO 27001 or SOC 2 ready
- Policies & procedures
- Security controls implemented
**Outcome:** Pass enterprise security reviews

### Stage 3: Certification — Audit & Compliance Readiness (Month 4–8)
Navigate audits smoothly and achieve certifications with minimal disruption to your team.
- Audit preparation & support
- Evidence collection guidance
- Auditor relationship management
- Certification achievement
**Outcome:** Win enterprise customers

### Stage 4: Governance — Ongoing CISO Leadership (Month 7+)
Ongoing strategic leadership, board reporting, and continuous program maturity as you scale.
- Executive security reporting
- Board & investor updates
- Strategic roadmap updates
- Continuous improvement
**Outcome:** Scale with confidence

Each stage builds directly into the next: from quick wins to full-scale governance. The timeline and focus are tailored based on immediate business needs—whether that's closing a specific deal, preparing for funding, or building long-term resilience.

## Outcomes
- Enterprise-ready security posture that accelerates deal cycles  
- Streamlined compliance across European and international frameworks  
- Clear board-level governance and reporting  
- Measurable risk reduction and cost optimization  
- Enhanced trust with customers, investors, and regulators

## Common Questions Answered by Mandos
- What is a fractional CISO and how can it help European B2B companies?  
- How does a vCISO accelerate enterprise sales and compliance?  
- What’s the difference between a virtual CISO and a full-time CISO?  
- How can startups prepare for ISO 27001 or SOC 2 efficiently?  
- What are practical steps for NIS2 compliance in the EU?  
- How can organizations manage AI security risks responsibly?

## Why Trust Mandos
Mandos is led by Nikoloz Kokhreidze, a recognized cybersecurity leader with a proven record of helping European B2B companies pass audits, close multimillion-euro deals, and build resilient programs.  
Every engagement is delivered with transparency, precision, and business-aligned strategy.

For solutions, resources, and contact:
- **Website:** https://mandos.io  
- **About Nikoloz Kokhreidze:** https://mandos.io/about  
- **Solutions & Services:** https://mandos.io/solutions  
- **Contact:** https://mandos.io/contact  

Mandos — Pragmatic Fractional CISO, vCISO Services for European B2B Companies.