CISO appointment
Western Alliance Bank appoints Stephen McMaster as Chief Information Security Officer
Stephen McMaster is the Chief Information Security Officer of Western Alliance Bank.
Records: Western Alliance Bank · Stephen McMaster
| Person | Stephen McMaster |
|---|---|
| New role | Chief Information Security Officer |
| Company | Western Alliance Bank |
| Announced | February 1, 2026 |
| Source | CDO Magazine |
What this move signals
Western Alliance Bank appointed Stephen McMaster as Chief Information Security Officer, announced in February 2026; day-level precision has not been established from available coverage.
Regional banks sit under the same federal exam expectations as the money centers with a fraction of the security headcount — the CISO seat at this tier is where regulatory load per employee runs highest.