Quest Global
Security Engineer
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About Quest Global
Quest Global is a global engineering services provider based in Singapore, founded in 1997 by Ajit Prabhu and Aravind Melligeri. The company has grown significantly, employing over 21,000 people across 18 countries and operating from 93 centers worldwide. It is supported by major investors, including Bain Capital, Advent, and GIC. The company offers a wide range of engineering services throughout the product lifecycle, including design and modeling, analysis and prototyping, automation, and digital engineering. Quest Global has a strong focus on industries such as aerospace and defense, power generation, and oil and gas. With over two decades of experience, the company has achieved notable recognition, including being ranked #1 in Engineering Service Outsourcing by the Black Book of Outsourcing in 2009. Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Ajit Prabhu, Quest Global fosters an inclusive culture that values the unique contributions of its employees.
Security at Quest Global
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Security Philosophy
“Quest Global's public AppSec philosophy is characterized by a 'risk-based approach' and a focus on securing sensitive data. There is no publicly stated mission statement or explicit documentation regarding developer enablement versus gatekeeping. - Stated AppSec Mission: Information not publicly available. - Developer Enablement vs. Gatekeeping: Information not publicly available. - Risk Philosophy: "Risk-based approach"– TeamMatrix Case Study . - Stated Pain Points: Information not publicly available.”
Security Team
Quest Global maintains a dedicated security function including roles such as Security Engineer and Application Security Engineer. The team is responsible for analyzing and resolving application security vulnerabilities and implementing secure coding standards. Specific organizational structure, reporting lines, and named leadership are not publicly available. - Key Public-Facing Leaders: Information not publicly available. - Team Size Estimate: Information not publicly available. - Active AppSec Job Postings (as of): Multiple roles identified including Security Engineer and QA Architect. - Common Skill/Tool Patterns: Strong emphasis on OWASP standards, SAST/DAST tools, and cloud security.
Key Initiatives
Quest Global's AppSec initiatives focus on vulnerability management and the integration of security into the QA pipeline. - Security Champions Program: No public evidence found. - 'Shift Left' in Practice: The team works to "integrate security testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP) into the QA pipeline." - Vulnerability Management Process: Includes developing and implementing processes to "analyze and resolve application security vulnerabilities." - Secure SDLC Artifacts: Roles involve applying "coding and testing standards"and utilizing SAST/DAST tools. - Recent Initiatives: Use of AI/ML tools such as Copilot and LLM in technical workflows.
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