SOFTSWISS Group Chief Security Officer Evgeniy Zaretskov has been included in the 2026 HotTopics Global CISO 100, a recognition of his contributions to cybersecurity leadership.
The annual award honours the world’s leading security executives for their strategic contribution to cyber resilience and business transformation.
According to HotTopics, the initiative, delivered in partnership with Thales Cybersecurity, recognises cybersecurity executives who are transforming the role of the modern CISO by safeguarding organisations, influencing business strategy, and fostering trust in an increasingly digital world.
The recognition comes shortly after SOFTSWISS unveiled a refreshed brand identity and strategic repositioning. With regulatory requirements becoming more stringent across multiple jurisdictions, operators are facing increasing expectations around security, compliance, and operational resilience. The acknowledgement reinforces SOFTSWISS’s commitment to supporting sustainable growth in regulated markets.
At SOFTSWISS, Evgeny Zaretskov leads the company’s global cybersecurity strategy, aligning security governance, risk management, and cyber resilience across a technology ecosystem that supports more than 1,500 brands worldwide. His work focuses on strengthening security whilst enabling secure innovation and long-term business growth across regulated markets.
Commenting on the recognition, Evgeny Zaretskov, Group Chief Security Officer at SOFTSWISS, said: “Cybersecurity is ultimately about trust. For our partners, that means being able to launch products, operate reliably, and grow in regulated markets with confidence. This recognition belongs to the entire security team and reflects the culture of resilience we’ve built together at SOFTSWISS.”
The acknowledgement also reinforces the direction recently announced by SOFTSWISS through its new positioning, where reliable technology, security, and trust form the foundation for long-term partnerships with operators in regulated markets.
