Belarus’ cybersecurity leadership is deeply shaped by its financial sector, government institutions, and specialized security service providers. Many CISOs in the country operate in environments where national financial infrastructure, regulatory systems, and enterprise-scale industrial operations must remain continuously secure and resilient. The professionals below reflect that reality: leaders with roots in banking security operations, government infrastructure protection, and enterprise security engineering who now oversee programs that balance operational stability, regulatory alignment, and evolving cyber risk.
Viktor Petrenko — Chief Information Security Officer, ИВЦ Минфина
Viktor Petrenko serves as Chief Information Security Officer at ИВЦ Минфина in Minsk, bringing extensive experience across Belarus’ national financial infrastructure. Prior to this role, he was Chief Information Security Officer at ОАО “Белорусский межбанковский расчетный центр” and Head of Information Protection at the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus Settlement Center. These positions placed him at the center of systems responsible for interbank settlements and national financial operations, where security failures would have systemic implications. His earlier role as Assistant Director at ОДО «ВирусБлокАда», a cybersecurity-focused organization, adds exposure to security product and operational environments, reinforcing his background in financial infrastructure protection.
Alexander Andryievich — Chief Information Security Officer, 1AK-GROUP
Alexander Andryievich is Chief Information Security Officer at 1AK-GROUP, where he leads information security architecture, governance, and IT strategy development. His responsibilities include designing enterprise security policies aligned with ISO 2700x and NIST standards, implementing SIEM and data loss prevention systems, and overseeing hybrid infrastructure environments combining on-premises systems with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. His work also includes building distributed IT architectures, managing data center virtualization platforms such as VMware vCenter and Proxmox VE, and implementing infrastructure monitoring through tools such as Zabbix and Grafana. His earlier progression from system administrator to IT and information security leadership roles reflects a hands-on technical foundation supporting enterprise-scale security leadership.
Siarhei Stetsiuk — Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Security Testing Laboratory, Security Lab LLC
Siarhei Stetsiuk is Chief Information Security Officer and Head of the Security Testing Laboratory at Security Lab LLC, where he oversees security testing operations and vulnerability assessment programs. He previously held the same laboratory leadership role at ITTAS LLC, focusing on identifying and validating vulnerabilities across enterprise systems. His career trajectory reflects deep specialization in security testing and technical validation, an essential component of cybersecurity programs where proactive discovery of weaknesses often determines organizational resilience.
Dmitry Bondar — Chief Information Security Officer, Alfa-Bank (Belarus)
Dmitry Bondar serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Alfa-Bank (Belarus), one of the country’s major financial institutions. He previously held the same CISO role at MTBank and progressed through earlier roles as Information Security Specialist and IT Specialist within banking environments. His career demonstrates long-term specialization in financial sector security, including responsibilities tied to penetration testing, security program development, and infrastructure protection. This continuity within banking reflects deep familiarity with payment systems, financial threat models, and regulatory security requirements.
Kirill Velichko — Head of Information Security Department, MTBank
Kirill Velichko leads the Information Security Department at MTBank, overseeing security governance, incident management, and compliance with financial security standards such as PCI DSS. He previously served as Head of the Security Operations Center at MTBank, where he managed operational security monitoring and response. Earlier roles include IT Security Engineer positions at Wargaming, Priorbank JSC, and national financial and e-services institutions, providing broad exposure across gaming, banking, and government infrastructure. His career reflects progression from hands-on security engineering into leadership roles managing enterprise-scale security operations.
Belarus’ Cybersecurity Leaders and the Financial Infrastructure They Protect
A clear pattern across Belarus’ cybersecurity leadership is the strong connection to financial systems and national infrastructure. Many of the country’s most experienced security leaders built their careers inside banks, national payment systems, or government institutions before advancing into senior leadership roles. Their work ensures the stability of financial operations, the protection of sensitive institutional data, and the resilience of enterprise infrastructure. As cyber threats continue to target financial systems globally, leaders like those featured here remain central to maintaining operational trust and continuity across Belarus’ most critical organizations.