Cyber Instincts™

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

Our services

What we focus on

Strategic Leadership

We govern and lead businesses through Board of Directors representation. 

Consulting

We provide consulting to government and business clients. 

Teaching

We're teaching the next generation of cyber warriors. 

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™

Blog

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From Technology to Brick & Mortar: Why I’m Expanding My Portfolio into Real Estate

By Diana Parr • February 21, 2026
I’m expanding my portfolio from cybersecurity and angel investing to brick-and-mortar real estate—here’s why. Learn how suburban fixer-uppers, strong fundamentals, and strategic diversification add tangible value while keeping a tech-forward mindset.

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Cyber Ninja on Capitol Hill


What happens when you send a Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity expert to Capitol Hill for a year? 

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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 Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) teaching in their Cybersecurity Graduate program.

  • 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.