Aptiv
Senior Security & Compliance Engineer - eLxr
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About Aptiv
Aptiv PLC is a global automotive technology company based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The company specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing software, hardware, and engineered components aimed at enhancing mobility solutions that are safer, greener, and more connected. Aptiv primarily serves automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. Founded from General Motors' Automotive Components Group, Aptiv has evolved significantly since its inception in 1994. The company rebranded in 2017 to focus on advanced mobility technologies, including active safety systems, connectivity solutions, and electrical distribution systems. Aptiv's offerings encompass a wide range of products, such as driver monitoring systems, vehicle data platforms, and smart vehicle architecture. The company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 and aims to eliminate fatalities, injuries, accidents, and emissions through its innovative technologies. With over 190,000 employees and a presence in 49 countries, Aptiv is positioned as a leader in the automotive technology sector.
Security at Aptiv
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Security Philosophy
- Aptiv's stated AppSec mission is that "In software-defined vehicles – as with software for any mission-critical industry – cybersecurity must be baked in." The company emphasizes making security an integral part of the development and deployment process rather than treating it as an afterthought.
- Risk management philosophy includes building an inventory of assets and recognizing that mission-critical applications have significant security requirements in common.
Security Team
Brian Witten serves as Vice President & Chief Product Security Officer. Team size estimate is not publicly available. Active AppSec job postings total 1 position as of March 26, 2026.
Key Initiatives
- Shift-left approach: Making security an integral part of the development and deployment process.
- Vulnerability management includes supervising cybersecurity staff in evaluating security metrics and program risk information.
- Secure SDLC practices include conducting research and participating in/leading technical security assessments.
- Recent initiative: Demonstrated chip-accelerated quantum resistant cryptography at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2025.
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