New York remains the global center of banking, capital flows, and financial infrastructure. The institutions operating here manage trillions in assets, support international markets, and operate under some of the most rigorous regulatory scrutiny in the world. The cybersecurity leaders below are responsible for protecting financial systems, customer trust, and operational continuity at institutions that form the backbone of both national and global finance.
Lance Friedman — Chief Information Security Officer, MoneyLion
Lance Friedman serves as Chief Information Security Officer at MoneyLion, where he leads cybersecurity strategy for a digital financial platform serving millions of customers. He previously held senior security and audit roles at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Credit Suisse, giving him deep experience in financial controls, technology risk, and regulatory environments across both traditional and fintech banking institutions.
Yuval Malisov — Chief Information Security Officer, BHI
Yuval Malisov is Chief Information Security Officer at BHI, where he oversees enterprise cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance for a U.S. banking subsidiary of Bank Hapoalim. His background includes leading international IT audit functions, providing him with strong expertise in governance, cross-border banking security requirements, and building resilient security programs in regulated financial environments.
Robert Brown — Chief Information Security Officer, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
Robert Brown serves as Chief Information Security Officer at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, where he is responsible for protecting critical financial infrastructure that supports housing finance and liquidity across the banking system. He previously led security operations and worked as a senior security consultant guiding organizations through ISO 27001 and SOC certification, strengthening enterprise security maturity across financial institutions.
Michael Livni — Chief Information Security Officer, Valley Bank
Michael Livni is Chief Information Security Officer at Valley Bank, where he leads cybersecurity strategy, threat intelligence, and regulatory compliance while reporting directly to executive leadership and the board. Over more than two decades at the bank, he has built comprehensive security programs aligned with FFIEC, NIST, and ISO standards, supporting cloud transformation, secure remote work, and evolving regulatory requirements.
Sofika Petrofski — Chief Information Security Officer, First Central Savings Bank
Sofika Petrofski serves as Chief Information Security Officer at First Central Savings Bank, where she leads information security governance, risk management, and incident response. Her experience spans multiple banking institutions, where she has developed security policies, implemented compliance frameworks, and strengthened cyber resilience. Her background combines technical expertise with strategic leadership across regulated financial environments.
Terrence Driscoll — Chief Information Security Officer, Citizens Bank
Terrence Driscoll is Chief Information Security Officer at Citizens Bank, where he leads enterprise cybersecurity operations, governance, and threat intelligence. He has built security programs based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, established threat intelligence capabilities, and led cyber operations protecting major financial institutions. His experience includes managing high-impact incidents and strengthening resilience across complex banking environments.
Anthony Scarola — Chief Information Security Officer, Apple Bank
Anthony Scarola serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Apple Bank, where he leads cybersecurity strategy, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management. With more than two decades of experience in financial services security, he works closely with executive leadership and the board to strengthen resilience, align security with business objectives, and protect banking systems in highly regulated environments.
Karl Schimmeck — Chief Information Security Officer, Synchrony
Karl Schimmeck is Chief Information Security Officer at Synchrony, where he leads cybersecurity and technology risk strategy for a major financial services institution. He previously held senior security leadership roles at Morgan Stanley and Northern Trust, overseeing security assurance, vulnerability management, and resilience programs. His work includes collaboration with regulators, industry bodies, and executive leadership to strengthen systemic financial security.
Securing the Core of Global Banking Infrastructure
Cybersecurity leadership in New York’s banking sector operates at the center of the global financial system. These leaders are responsible not only for protecting individual institutions but also for safeguarding interconnected financial infrastructure, regulatory trust, and economic stability. Their work ensures that banking operations remain secure, resilient, and capable of supporting global commerce.
To see how cybersecurity leadership extends beyond traditional banking into asset management, fiduciary platforms, and investment operations, continue to CISOs to Watch in the State of New York’s Investment Management Industry.