TIME + Commvault CISO of the Year: Alex Levy
Alex Levy, CISO at BNSF Railway, has been named the inaugural TIME + Commvault CISO of the Year. Selected from a strong field of finalists, Alex was recognized for a leadership approach that reflects a ResOps mindset: resilience is not a plan activated after a crisis, but how an organization is designed, governed, tested, operated, and led before one. In this special feature, Alex shares perspectives on cybersecurity leadership, innovation, resilience, and the evolving role of security in an era defined by AI, rapid change, and increasing complexity. Learn more: https://www.commvault.com/time-ciso-of-the-year-2026 KEY TAKEAWAYS • Security must evolve alongside technology and emerging threats • Change is constant and organizations must adapt to it • Continuous learning and iteration are critical to staying ahead of evolving risks • AI is accelerating both attacks and defensive capabilities • Security teams must respond at the speed of modern threats • Good judgment remains essential, even in the age of AI TL;DR Alex Levy, CISO at BNSF Railway and recipient of the inaugural TIME + Commvault CISO of the Year branded recognition, shares insights on resilience, leadership, innovation, and the future of cybersecurity. WHO IS THIS FOR? • CISO • CIO • Security Leaders • Technology Executives • Risk and Compliance Leaders • Cyber Resilience Leaders • IT Operations Leaders • Business Leaders FAQ Q: What is the TIME + Commvault CISO of the Year recognition? A: The branded recognition celebrates cybersecurity leaders who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to resilience. Q: Why was Alex Levy recognized? A: Judges highlighted a leadership approach that treats resilience as an operational discipline woven into how organizations are designed, governed, tested, and led. Q: What topics are covered in this video? A: Cybersecurity leadership, resilience, innovation, AI, team building, and adapting to an evolving threat landscape. #CISO #Cybersecurity #CyberResilience #Leadership #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #RiskManagement #Commvault