First Advantage
Senior Application Security Engineer (US Remote)
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About First Advantage
First Advantage is a global company specializing in background screening and identity verification, founded in 2003. The company aims to help organizations manage risk and hire talent confidently, promoting the idea of "Hire Smarter and Onboard Faster®." First Advantage offers a wide range of services, including employment background checks that access a vast National Criminal File database, identity verification solutions to combat fraud, and executive screening for C-level candidates. They also provide social media screening through AI technology, tenant screening, drug testing, and continuous monitoring services. Their analytics platform, Insight Advantage, delivers data-driven insights to enhance screening processes and onboarding efficiency. With operations in over 200 countries, First Advantage integrates seamlessly with various applicant tracking and human resources systems, ensuring compliance and superior customer service. Their diverse clientele includes small businesses and large enterprises across multiple industries, contributing to a reported 10% reduction in turnover for users of their background checks.
Security at First Advantage
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Security Philosophy
- First Advantage's AppSec philosophy involves developing application security strategies globally, designing and implementing secure application code bases to enhance the SDLC, conducting security assessments (SAST/DAST), and contributing to the automation of security testing tools and processes.
- They also conduct vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security audits, and require annual data protection and cybersecurity training for employees with access to information systems..
Key Initiatives
- First Advantage aims to enhance the software development life cycle (SDLC) by designing and implementing secure application code bases.
- They conduct application security assessments, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security audits.
- Employees with access to information systems are required to undertake annual data protection and cybersecurity training.
- The company is also undergoing a technology transformation.
- No explicit evidence was found for a Security Champions Program.
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