Dyson
Lead Cloud Security Engineer
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About Dyson
Dyson is a multinational technology company founded in 1991 by James Dyson in Malmesbury, England. The company specializes in innovative household appliances that utilize advanced engineering techniques, such as cyclonic separation and air manipulation. Dyson began with the invention of the world's first bagless vacuum cleaner, which led to the launch of the DC01 Dual Cyclone vacuum in 1993. Over the years, Dyson has grown to become a leading brand in the vacuum market, with a significant share in the UK and a global workforce exceeding 14,000 employees by 2022. Dyson designs and manufactures a variety of household products, including bagless vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, bladeless fans, heaters, hand dryers, and hair dryers. The company emphasizes in-house research and development, focusing on engineering innovation and sustainability. With its headquarters now in Singapore, Dyson serves customers in over 100 countries, maintaining a strong presence in markets like the UK, Japan, North America, and Asia.
Security at Dyson
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Security Philosophy
- Dyson's AppSec mission is to break new ground in cybersecurity while creating innovative products.
- They take a proactive approach to cybersecurity and work closely with engineering and product teams. Their goal is to anticipate and respond to challenges with innovative solutions.
Security Team
The AppSec team is part of the Cyber Security and IT Risk function. A key public-facing position is the 'Global Head for Security Architecture and Engineering,' with whom other roles collaborate closely. The team size is not publicly available, but there are at least 2 active job postings for security roles: 'Principal Security Solution Architect (Cloud Security)' and 'Cyber Security Manager'. Common skill patterns include implementing security principles for digital application landscapes, driving Zero Trust, and working with AI/ML.
Key Initiatives
There is no public evidence found for a Security Champions Program. Dyson emphasizes integrating security by working closely with engineering and product teams, and they engage in activities like designing secure networks, developing secure software, and testing systems for vulnerabilities. Specific pre-commit/IDE/CI-CD technical practices, vulnerability management intake sources, triage/remediation SLAs, or explicit named SDLC artifacts (like threat modeling) are not publicly available. Recent initiatives include a hiring emphasis for cloud and cyber roles, such as 'Principal Security Solution Architect (Cloud Security)' and 'Cyber Security Manager'.
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