Cyber Instincts™

We're committed to making the world's digital environment safer. 

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What we focus on

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Strategic Leadership

We govern and lead businesses through Board of Directors representation. 

Consulting

We provide consulting to government and business clients. 
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Teaching

We're teaching the next generation of cyber warriors. 
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Investing

We invest in promising technology startups.
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I founded Cyber Instincts™ to mentor and encourage young people, especially women, to join this exciting and growing career field, along with sharing wisdom with businesses as an investor and Board representative. 

Diana Parr StMarie, Founder of Cyber Instincts™

Diana Parr StMarie
Founder of Cyber Instincts™

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Why I’m Investing in Alcatraz AI — And Why Their Biometric Innovation Matters

By Diana Parr • March 1, 2026
At Cyber Instincts™, I spend a lot of time thinking about the future of security — not just how we defend against today’s threats, but how we architect smarter, more resilient systems for tomorrow. Recently, I made the decision to invest in a company I believe is redefining what modern physical security looks like: Alcatraz AI . This company is securing some of the most advanced data centers in the world! Read on:

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Diana Parr StMarie, Founder of Cyber Instincts™

Meet the Founder

Diana Parr StMarie has devoted her career to making the digital world safer through cybersecurity education, policy, governance, strategy, investment, and leadership. Learn more about her superpowers.

  • Protecting the nation from cyber threats.

    Diana previously served as a Sr. Principal Cyber Advisor to US Cyber Command’s Joint Operations Center where she led efforts for defensive and full spectrum military cyberspace operations. Her role involved informing decision makers on geopolitical, criminal, nation state, technical, and other threats to protect the nation and to bolster cyber defenses.

  • Cyber strategy, policy, and governance.

    Diana has held positions involving planning for countering offensive cyber attacks though a legislative fellowship on Capitol Hill developing cybersecurity legislation. 

  • Cybersecurity education.

    Diana has served as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of South Carolina and the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) teaching in their Cybersecurity programs.

  • Leadership and innovation in national security.

    Diana spent 11 years working in the national security field at the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). There, she led innovative technology programs, including the intelligence community’s early cloud-infrastructure implementation. 

  • Investing in the Startup Community.

    Diana invests in promising startups with a focus on strategic growth, strong leadership, and long-term impact.