DRESHER, PA — Ascensus announced that Chief Information Security Officer Alex Petrow has been named a 2025 Top Global CISO Award winner by Cyber Defense Magazine, a distinction that recognizes security executives whose work demonstrates innovation, measurable impact, and resilience in the face of evolving digital risks.
Petrow, who joined Ascensus in 2011, has led the company’s cybersecurity transformation through a period marked by 40 acquisitions and increasingly complex technology systems. Under his leadership, Ascensus secured multiple global security certifications and surpassed industry maturity benchmarks through independent assessments.
Petrow also helped establish the SPARK Data Security Oversight Board, where Ascensus remains an active participant focused on developing best practices and elevating standards across the recordkeeping industry.
“Alex’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening Ascensus’ security and resilience,” said John Schroeder, Chief Information Officer. He noted that the award reflects Petrow’s commitment to protecting clients, partners, and associates as the cybersecurity landscape grows more challenging.
The Top Global CISO Awards are issued annually to cybersecurity leaders at major international organizations. Petrow was selected from thousands of candidates worldwide, honored for guiding Ascensus’ security program through a period of significant expansion.
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