Mirna Acevedo, Qsa, Cissp, Cisa, Pcip
About Mirna Acevedo, Qsa, Cissp, Cisa, Pcip
Mirna Acevedo is a Manager of Cyber Strategy and Advisory with extensive experience in cybersecurity and compliance. She holds multiple certifications including QSA, PCIP, CISSP, CISA, and CMMC-RP, and has worked in various sectors such as hospitality, finance, and healthcare.
Work at Focal Point Data Risk
Currently, Mirna Acevedo serves as the Manager of Cyber Strategy and Advisory at Focal Point Data Risk, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on cybersecurity strategy and advisory services. Prior to this managerial role, she worked as a Senior Consultant in Cyber Strategy and Advisory at the same organization from 2020 to 2022. Her experience at Focal Point Data Risk encompasses a range of cybersecurity assessments and advisory projects.
Education and Expertise
Mirna Acevedo earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems from Florida International University, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in cybersecurity and risk management. She holds multiple certifications, including Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Registered Practitioner (CMMC-RP).
Background in Cybersecurity
Mirna Acevedo has a diverse background in cybersecurity, having worked in various roles across multiple sectors including hospitality, retail, banking, finance, entertainment, healthcare, food, construction, and service. Her career includes significant positions at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., where she served as a Senior IT Auditor and IT Security and Compliance Analyst. These roles involved conducting cybersecurity assessments and ensuring compliance with various regulatory frameworks.
Professional Experience Prior to Focal Point Data Risk
Before joining Focal Point Data Risk, Mirna Acevedo worked at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. from 2017 to 2020. She held the positions of IT Security and Compliance Analyst and Senior IT Auditor. Her earlier experience includes a role as a Senior IT Risk & Audit Consultant at Sunera LLC from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she began her career as a Production and Technical Support Student Assistant at Florida International University in the Financial Aid Office from 2013 to 2014.
Cybersecurity Assessments and Frameworks
Mirna Acevedo has extensive experience in conducting cybersecurity assessments across various frameworks. She has worked with standards such as PCI, SOX, SWIFT CSCF, and GDPR. Her expertise also includes conducting Identity and Access Management assessments and Regulatory Gap assessments, which are critical for organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with industry regulations.