Alex Santos

Alex Santos is an experienced executive and entrepreneur in the cybersecurity industry. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fortress Information Security, a company he established in January 2015.1 Simultaneously, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Asset 2 Vendor Network (A2V), a position he has held since October 2019.1

Santos has over two decades of experience in executive roles. Prior to his current positions, he was the President of Digital Risk from December 2005 to December 2014.1 His earlier career includes roles as Senior Vice President at Connextions, Inc., Manager at Ernst & Young, and Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers.1

Santos holds a BS in Accounting and a JD/MAC in Law and Accounting from the University of Florida.1 He is also a Certified Public Accountant.1

Under Santos' leadership, A2V operates as a cybersecurity joint venture between American Electric Power and other utilities, focusing on securing critical infrastructure from cyber threats.13 The A2V platform combines multiple assessment types, continuous monitoring, and expertise to achieve and maintain a secure supply chain while managing multiple security compliance frameworks.2

Santos emphasizes collaboration in cybersecurity, stating, "Critical infrastructure organizations already share the risk. Now they can share the cost."2 This approach aims to make comprehensive risk management programs affordable and accessible to organizations of all sizes.2