Fireblocks
Application Security Engineer
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About Fireblocks
Fireblocks is a blockchain technology company that provides secure digital asset infrastructure for managing cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. Founded in 2018 by cybersecurity experts, the company focuses on enabling institutions, enterprises, and startups to operate efficiently within the digital asset ecosystem. Fireblocks utilizes advanced technologies such as multi-party computation (MPC) and patented chip isolation to ensure the security of private keys and API credentials. The company offers a range of integrated products, including Treasury Management for digital asset management, Wallets-as-a-Service for self-deployed custody solutions, a Payments Engine for digital asset transactions, and Tokenization services for managing tokenized assets. Fireblocks also provides professional services, including business advisory and technical solutions, to help clients adopt and customize their digital asset strategies. With a client base that includes financial institutions, trading firms, and merchants, Fireblocks supports a variety of sectors, enhancing operational efficiency and security in digital asset operations.
Security at Fireblocks
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Security Philosophy
- Fireblocks' application security philosophy is built on zero-trust principles and a defense-in-depth architecture.
- They prioritize cryptographic enforcement and hardware-isolated secure enclaves to protect digital assets.
- A central tenet of their approach is that security policies serve as the 'first line of defense,' which is supported by continuous scanning and AI-powered analysis to prevent configuration drift and ensure a robust security posture.
Security Team
The security organization is led by Oded Blatman, who serves as both Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). He emphasizes a collaborative 'team effort' approach to managing risk between security and operations. The Application Security team is actively hiring, looking for engineers to collaborate closely with DevOps and developers on CI/CD hardening and secure code reviews. Specific details regarding the total number of AppSec personnel or the exact internal reporting structure are not publicly available.
Key Initiatives
A major recent initiative is the Fireblocks Security Posture Management (FSPM), a purpose-built solution for digital assets that continuously scans configurations and provides automated remediation guidance. Operational workflows focus on CI/CD security hardening, vulnerability prioritization, and the development of security orchestration playbooks. The team is also exploring AI agent development to enhance security automation. There is currently no public evidence of a formal Security Champions program.
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