Roberto Wenzel
About Roberto Wenzel
Roberto Wenzel serves as the Lead Cybersecurity Supervising Examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he has worked since 2017. He possesses over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in secure application design and industry-standard security frameworks.
Work at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Roberto Wenzel has served as the Lead Cybersecurity Supervising Examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2017. In this role, he oversees cybersecurity measures and ensures compliance with security protocols within the financial sector. His responsibilities include evaluating and enhancing the security posture of financial institutions, contributing to the protection of sensitive data and systems.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Roberto Wenzel held various roles in the technology and finance sectors. He worked as a Vice President at Goldman Sachs from 2015 to 2017, where he focused on cybersecurity initiatives. Before that, he was a Senior Systems Engineer at IBM for a brief period in 2001 and served as a Senior IT Support Analyst and Team Leader at HSBC from 1997 to 2001. He also worked as a Senior Consultant at NYSE Euronext from 2001 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Roberto Wenzel earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná. He possesses expert knowledge in applied cryptography, authentication, authorization, and single sign-on protocols. His expertise extends to industry-standard security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and FFIEC, as well as application security best practices like OWASP.
Professional Experience in Cybersecurity
With over 15 years of professional experience, Roberto Wenzel specializes in designing secure applications for financial institutions. He has significant experience in mobile application security and internet technology and protocols. His work includes security threat modeling, risk assessment, and the secure software development life cycle (SSDLC). He has also led and coached multi-country, distributed teams on large, high-risk projects.
Contributions to Security Frameworks
Roberto Wenzel is responsible for the security design of multiple components and protocols within security frameworks that are currently utilized by millions of users globally. His contributions enhance the overall security landscape and help ensure the integrity and confidentiality of financial transactions.