SOFTSWISS security chief Zaretskov wins global CISO award

Evgeny Zaretskov, Chief Security Officer (CSO) of SOFTSWISS Group, has won Cyber Defense Magazine's annual Top Global CISOs Awards 2026. This is the second international cybersecurity award Zaretskov has received this year. He had previously been named to the 2026 HotTopics Global CISO 100 list.

Selected from thousands of nominees worldwide, Zaretskov was recognized by the jury for his ability to explain complex risks to senior management, prevent breaches and data loss, meet regulatory requirements, and build risk programs with measurable impact. The award is part of the magazine's 14th Cyber Defense Awards program.

Gary Miliefsky, the magazine's publisher, noted that Zaretskov belongs to a small and select group of information security professionals. The winners will be announced on October 20 at CyberDefenseCon 2026.

At SOFTSWISS, Zaretskov leads the cybersecurity strategy of a technology ecosystem that supports more than 1,500 brands worldwide. The company sees security as the foundation of business continuity, operational resilience and the long-term trust of its partners. Zaretskov also said that in the iGaming industry, trust begins with security.