Dayforce
Application Security Engineer Prin
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About Dayforce
Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) software company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Originally part of Ceridian, Dayforce has evolved since its founding in 1992 and is now publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange. The company focuses on providing a comprehensive cloud-based HCM platform that integrates various HR functions into a single application. The Dayforce platform includes tools for human resources management, payroll processing, benefits administration, workforce management, and talent management. It serves a wide range of industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and financial services, catering to organizations of all sizes. Dayforce emphasizes a culture of diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, committing to renewable energy and supporting social causes. The company continues to innovate and expand its global reach, enhancing its offerings to meet the needs of its diverse customer base.
Security at Dayforce
Compiled from public job postings, careers pages, and company materials. Data may not reflect current state — verify during interviews.
Security Philosophy
- Dayforce's AppSec philosophy prioritizes customer data protection and adheres to industry certifications like ISO and SOC 2 Type II.
- Security is viewed as a shared responsibility, with customers accountable for cloud security.
- The company integrates security throughout the product development lifecycle and actively collects, analyzes, and disseminates information on emerging threats.
- There is also an emphasis on translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable content, suggesting a focus on developer enablement.
Security Team
Information regarding Dayforce's internal AppSec organizational model (centralized vs. embedded) and its reporting lines is not publicly available. There is also no public listing of AppSec team leaders by name on corporate pages. While Ceridian's SVP & CISO, Colin Anderson, was identified through external sources, no direct corporate biography page naming AppSec leaders on the Dayforce site was found.
Key Initiatives
- Public evidence of a Security Champions program at Dayforce is not available.
- However, the company ensures security is integrated throughout the product development lifecycle and collects, analyzes, and disseminates information about emerging threats.
- Dayforce also actively drives forward Platform Security initiatives.
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