SOFTSWISS CISO Evgeny Zaretskov Named to HotTopics Global CISO 100 for 2026

Evgeny Zaretskov, the Group Chief Security Officer at SOFTSWISS, has been selected for the 2026 HotTopics Global CISO 100, an annual ranking that honors top cybersecurity executives. The list, run by HotTopics in collaboration with Thales Cybersecurity, recognizes professionals who strengthen cyber resilience and drive business transformation.

The accolade follows SOFTSWISS’s recent brand revamp, which included a new visual identity and a sharper focus on technology, security, and sustained partnerships with operators in regulated markets. It also highlights the company’s efforts to help clients navigate tightening security, compliance, and operational resilience demands as regulatory scrutiny intensifies worldwide.

As chief security officer, Zaretskov directs SOFTSWISS’s global cybersecurity strategy, managing security governance, risk, and resilience across a tech ecosystem that supports more than 1,500 brands. His work balances robust protection with enabling innovation and long-term growth in regulated markets.

“Cybersecurity is ultimately about trust,” Zaretskov said. “For our partners, that means being able to launch products, operate reliably and grow in regulated markets with confidence.” He added that the recognition “belongs to the entire security team and reflects the culture of resilience we’ve built together at SOFTSWISS.”

The award reinforces the direction set by SOFTSWISS’s brand repositioning, under which reliable technology, security, and trust are positioned as the foundation for long-term operator partnerships in regulated markets.