Pegasystems has appointed Sean Croston as Chief Information Security Officer. He will lead the company’s global information and physical security functions and oversee its information security strategy, standards and policies. His remit includes cybersecurity, risk management, business continuity, crisis management, privacy and compliance, working closely with product development, IT, compliance and cloud teams.
Croston brings more than 30 years of experience across cybersecurity, information security, risk management, fraud prevention and financial services technology. Most recently, he served as Chief Information Security Officer at USAA, following CISO leadership roles at Truist, BNP Paribas and Bank of the West, and Santander US. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, State Street and JPMorgan Chase. His background spans security strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management and digital transformation across global organizations.
Why this matters: Pegasystems provides enterprise AI and workflow software used for mission-critical operations, making security and resilience increasingly central as customers deploy more AI-enabled systems. Croston’s experience managing security in highly regulated financial institutions brings deep expertise in risk, compliance and operational resilience. His appointment strengthens Pega’s security leadership as the company expands its enterprise AI capabilities and the critical workloads running on its platforms.
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