Warner Bros. Discovery
Product Security Engineer Specialist
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About Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery is a prominent global media and entertainment company formed in 2022 from the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc. Based in New York City, it operates across various platforms, including film, television, cable networks, and streaming services, catering to a worldwide audience. The company produces and distributes films through Warner Bros. Pictures, known for blockbuster franchises like DC Comics and Harry Potter, releasing 18 to 22 films each year. Its television networks include well-known channels such as Discovery Channel, HGTV, CNN, TNT, and TBS, offering a wide range of programming. Warner Bros. Discovery also runs the streaming service Max, which features a vast library of films and TV shows, original content, and personalized viewing options. Additionally, the company licenses its content to other broadcasters and develops video games based on its intellectual properties. With a reach of over 220 countries in more than 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery serves a diverse customer base, including filmgoers, cable subscribers, streaming users, and gamers.
Security at Warner Bros. Discovery
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Security Philosophy
- Discovery's Application Security philosophy emphasizes secure SDLC practices, collaborating with development teams to ensure secure coding, and helping engineering teams build consumer applications securely.
- They also value practical threat modeling for consumer applications.
Security Team
The global cybersecurity organization at Warner Bros. Discovery is led by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), who is responsible for identifying and mitigating cyber threats and managing related risks. The Board has delegated functional oversight of cybersecurity risks to the Audit Committee. Patricia Collins-Weedon holds the title of Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer. There is also a VP, Product Security role, which is available in two locations. Information on the exact team size or detailed organizational structure beyond the CISO's leadership is not publicly available.
Key Initiatives
- Discovery conducts annual penetration testing as part of its secure SDLC artifacts.
- The cybersecurity team engineers and administers security platforms for vulnerability management, SIEM/SOAR systems, and endpoint detection and response.
- They also focus on building, maintaining, and utilizing security tools for the Application Security program.
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