Nationwide
Specialist, Technology Engineer (Cloud Security Engineer)
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About Nationwide
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, commonly known as Nationwide, is a leading insurance and financial services provider based in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1926 as the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, it was established to offer affordable auto insurance to farmers. The company has grown significantly since its inception, expanding its services across the United States and rebranding to Nationwide in 1955. Nationwide offers a wide range of products, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement savings, and asset management. Its core offerings include auto insurance, property and fire insurance, and specialized agribusiness solutions tailored for the agriculture, food, and fuel sectors. With a commitment to protecting people and businesses, Nationwide serves a diverse clientele, including farmers, ranchers, and urban residents, while maintaining strong ties to the agricultural community. The company employs over 26,000 people and reported $56.8 billion in sales and premiums in 2022.
Security at Nationwide
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Security Philosophy
“Nationwide's AppSec philosophy centers on 'building out the Application Security Requirements capability' and transitioning from 'antiquated tools' to a 'collaborative, open organization.' The approach emphasizes developer enablement, stating that 'Developers can now easily create and share their projects seamlessly.'”
Security Team
Nationwide's security leadership includes Todd Lukens (SVP, Chief Technology and Information Security Officer) and Danielle Scully (Capability Owner, Application Security Requirements). While the exact size of the AppSec team is not publicly available, Danielle Scully is explicitly tasked with 'building out the Application Security Requirements capability'. The team utilizes GitHub Enterprise for collaborative development and security integration.
Key Initiatives
Nationwide maintains a formal Vulnerability Disclosure Program where external researchers can report issues via 'vulnerabilitydisclosure@nationwide.com.' Internally, they have implemented 'Shift Left' practices where 'peer reviews...have been reinforced as natural parts of the development cycle.' They are also focused on 'building out the Application Security Requirements capability.'
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