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Chinmayee Paunikar, CISSP

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Chinmayee is the Cybersecurity Operations Manager at Fractional CISO. She helps companies develop and manage their cybersecurity programs. Chinmayee has assisted multiple companies achieve their SOC 2 certification goals. She also performs vulnerability assessments and quantitative risk assessments for organizations. Chinmayee is a Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Chinmayee received a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from University of Mumbai.
Chinmayee helps companies develop and manage their cybersecurity programs. Chinmayee has assisted multiple companies achieve their SOC 2 certification goals. She also performs vulnerability assessments and quantitative risk assessments for organizations. Chinmayee is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Chinmayee received a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from University of Mumbai.  
Education and Certifications:
  • New York University
    Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Engineering
  • University of Mumbai
    Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Insights from Chinmayee Paunikar

Carefully secure your cloud environment – or risk ending up on prospective customers’ No Fly Lists!  The cloud has been

For SOC 2, incident response is an absolute must. If you don’t have a well-practiced plan, you’re not compliant, period.

On April 21, 2022, Apple made an announcement that screwed many of its business customers: The company was shutting down

Nobody really wants to do their homework. Which is unfortunate, because homework plays an important role in helping to absorb,

Gmail vs Outlook We recently had this exchange regarding email security with a client:  Client (Microsoft user): We got acquired

Which of these scenarios sounds scarier: If you’re a Google business, hopefully you picked the second option!  While business email

Is your Cyber Insurance really going to cover you?

Only 1/3 of cyber insurance policies actually pay out in incidents. Most companies have cyber insurance policies that insure too little, or too much, and have absurdly low caps and silly exclusions.

To learn more about cyber insurance and determine if you have the right coverage for you, join us for a free vCISO Office Hours session on Tuesday, April 18 at 1 p.m. eastern time. Bring your questions!

New Release: Free SOC 2 eBook!

Getting ready for your first SOC 2? This eBook is full of actionable advice to help you prepare for and succeed in your first SOC 2 audit.

Learn:

  • How to scope your SOC 2 project
  • How to estimate the cost and length of your SOC 2 project
  • How to prepare for your SOC 2
  • How to succeed in your SOC 2 audit period
  • How to leverage your SOC 2 report to enable your business and sales
Is your Cyber Insurance really going to cover you?

Only 1/3 of cyber insurance policies actually pay out in incidents. Most companies have cyber insurance policies that insure too little, or too much, and have absurdly low caps and silly exclusions.

To learn more about cyber insurance and determine if you have the right coverage for you, join us for a free vCISO Office Hours session on Tuesday, April 18 at 1 p.m. eastern time. Bring your questions!

New Release: Free SOC 2 eBook!

Getting ready for your first SOC 2? This eBook is full of actionable advice to help you prepare for and succeed in your first SOC 2 audit.

Learn:

  • How to scope your SOC 2 project
  • How to estimate the cost and length of your SOC 2 project
  • How to prepare for your SOC 2
  • How to succeed in your SOC 2 audit period
  • How to leverage your SOC 2 report to enable your business and sales