Maximilian Mantius

Associate Principal
Maximilian Mantius | Forensic Services | Charles River Associates

Maximilian Mantius is an associate principal in the Forensic Services Practice of CRA.

Maximilian advises private equity firms, portfolio companies, and corporate clients on cybersecurity risk, transaction diligence, and security transformation initiatives. He specializes in cybersecurity due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, helping organizations identify cyber risks that inform investment decisions, integration planning, and post-transaction remediation. He also manages the firm’s proactive cybersecurity services, including penetration and application testing, cyber hygiene assessments, incident response tabletop exercises, and security assessments designed to improve organizational resilience.

As a CISSP, Maximilian has extensive experience developing and assessing cybersecurity programs aligned with industry-recognized frameworks, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), CIS Benchmarks, and other leading practices. He also works extensively with enterprise endpoint management and EDR/MDR technologies, helping organizations strengthen security operations and reduce cyber risk through practical, risk-based solutions. He previously served as an adjunct instructor of economics at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.

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