IDEXX
Data Security Architect
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About IDEXX
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a multinational corporation based in Westbrook, Maine, specializing in veterinary diagnostics and testing solutions for companion animals, livestock, poultry, dairy, and water markets. Founded in 1983, the company operates in over 175 countries and employs approximately 9,200 people. IDEXX went public in 1991 and has seen significant revenue growth, driven by a focus on companion animal health. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including diagnostic instruments, tests, software, and reference laboratory services. Its Companion Animal Group provides veterinary diagnostics for pets, featuring products like SNAP® immunoassay tests and various chemistry analyzers. The Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy segment focuses on herd health and milk quality testing, while the Water Testing division ensures drinking water safety for billions globally. IDEXX also operates reference laboratories and emphasizes interconnected diagnostic platforms for real-time veterinary decision-making.
Security at IDEXX
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Security Philosophy
- IDEXX's Application Security philosophy is centered on embedding security into every part of the business and prioritizing partnership with developers over strict enforcement.
- They follow the OWASP SAMM operational framework and utilize the STRIDE methodology for threat modeling.
- A key goal for the team is automation, with a stated objective to build at least two security automation tools and maintain a mean time to resolution (MTTR) of less than 14 days for high-severity findings.
Security Team
The IDEXX Product & Application Security team is a centralized unit that protects applications across various development teams. The team reports to the Senior Manager of Product & Application Security. As of May 2026, there is at least one active opening for a Senior Application Security Engineer (Job ID: J-053102). While specific headcount and named public-facing leaders are not publicly available, the team utilizes a Security Champions model to scale its influence across 36 development teams.
Key Initiatives
- IDEXX operates an active Security Champions program involving 36 development teams. Their 'Shift Left' strategy includes providing just-in-time security guidance during sprint planning and integrating GHAS CodeQL and secret scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
- Vulnerability management is standardized through ServiceNow for intake and reporting, with a focus on validating findings from tools like Synack and AquaSec.
- They are also actively developing SSDLC policies and security requirements grounded in OWASP SAMM practices.
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