About Sentinel
A boutique practice built for one job: vendor risk assessment, done right.
Based in the heart of the tech sector, Sentinel Vendor Risk Group was founded to bridge the gap between complex regulatory requirements and practical business operations. We exist because vendor ecosystems are the #1 entry point for modern breaches, yet most organizations lack the specialized bandwidth to police them effectively.
Our focus is singular: delivering mathematically verifiable risk assessments that protect your network without slowing down your growth. We operate as a high-integrity filter, ensuring your third-party partnerships strengthen rather than weaken your security posture.
Who We Serve
Built for organizations without a security team of their own
We provide enterprise-grade vigilance for teams that need to focus on their core mission, not on auditing every vendor's SOC 2 report.
Mid-market firms navigating rapid digital transformation.
Professional service firms handling sensitive client data.
Healthcare providers focusing on HIPAA compliance.
Financial institutions meeting evolving SEC guidelines.
Tech startups scaling through enterprise partnerships.
Educational entities protecting student and staff information.
Cybersecurity Architecture
Risk Governance
Compliance Strategy
Cloud Security
Founder
Dr. Philip Manders
Sentinel Vendor Risk Group is founded and run by Dr. Philip Manders, who brings a practitioner’s view to vendor risk — built on real compliance, healthcare, and cloud security work, not just frameworks read from a book.