Daria Schuster, Cissp, MBA
About Daria Schuster, Cissp, MBA
Daria Schuster is a cybersecurity professional currently serving as a Large Financial Institution IT/Cyber Examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. With extensive experience at IBM in various leadership roles, she has a strong background in data security, finance, and regulatory examination.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Daria Schuster currently serves in the Large Financial Institution IT / Cyber Examiner Supervision Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. She has held this position since 2020, focusing on cyber resiliency and the adoption of new technologies, including cloud and blockchain. In her role, she acts as a primary IT/Cyber Regulatory Examiner, ensuring that large financial institutions comply with cybersecurity regulations and policies.
Previous Experience at IBM
Daria Schuster has extensive experience at IBM, where she held various significant positions over a span of more than two decades. Her roles included Director of Data Security and Privacy in Information Security, CFO of Engineering Technology Services, and Director of Finance for multiple divisions. She also served as an Executive Consultant for Cloud Security and was involved in mergers and acquisitions as an Advisor and Integration Lead. Her tenure at IBM provided her with a strong foundation in cybersecurity and finance.
Educational Background
Daria Schuster earned her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Penn State University, where she studied from 1986 to 1991. She later obtained her MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, focusing on Finance and Information Technology, from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, she participated in a Study Abroad Program in Economics at Australia National University in 1990.
Cybersecurity Expertise
Daria Schuster has a proven track record in implementing cybersecurity strategies and policies for large financial institutions. She engages at all levels of an organization to conceptualize cybersecurity strategies and define risk-based security requirements and governance models. Her experience includes supporting IBM's Cloud and SaaS product acquisition and integration plans through the establishment of a global Cloud cybersecurity strategy.
Personal Interests
In her personal time, Daria Schuster enjoys a variety of activities that reflect her interests in nature and wellness. She is an avid gardener, focusing on fruits and vegetables, and raises chickens. Additionally, she enjoys cooking, hiking, skiing, running, and scuba diving, which contribute to her active lifestyle.