Reckitt
Director, Security Architecture and Product Security
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About Reckitt
Reckitt is a multinational consumer goods company that specializes in hygiene, health, and nutrition products. Formed in 1999 through the merger of Reckitt & Colman and Benckiser, the company has roots dating back to the early 19th century. Reckitt operates in over 60 countries and sells products in more than 200 countries, focusing on innovation to meet everyday needs for cleanliness and wellness. The company's product portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dettol, Lysol, Nurofen, and Air Wick. Reckitt invests significantly in research and development, spending around £469 million in 2022, and has launched over 40 new products that year. The company is committed to making the world cleaner and healthier, with a history of sustainable growth and a focus on consumer needs in hygiene, health, home care, and nutrition.
Security at Reckitt
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Security Philosophy
- Reckitt's AppSec philosophy centers on a 'shift left' approach where security is 'integrated into the initial requirements and design phases'.
- The team operates as 'strategic Security Partners' intended to 'actively enable the business to innovate securely at pace' rather than acting solely as a governing body.
- Their risk approach is proactive, emphasizing a 'culture of proactive threat modelling across all teams'.
Security Team
- Reckitt's Application Security function is led by a 'Director, Security Architecture and Product Security' who sits within the 'Cyber Leadership Team'.
- This leader is responsible for building and scaling a team composed of 'Security Architects and Software Security Specialists'.
- The global technology and security organization is headed by Benjamin (Ben) Brophy, the Group Chief Information Technology and Security Officer.
Key Initiatives
Current initiatives include the development of a 'multi-year security technology roadmap' and the implementation of 'robust SBOM compliance' through the managed toolchain. A major operational focus is driving a 'culture of proactive threat modelling' across the organization. There is no public evidence of an explicit 'Security Champions' program or specific vulnerability remediation SLAs (MTTR).
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