Qualitest
#21291 - DevSecOps Release Manager
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About Qualitest
Qualitest is the world's largest independent quality assurance and AI-led quality engineering company. It specializes in software testing, quality assurance, and digital engineering services, helping organizations achieve business assurance, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market. With over 20 years of experience, Qualitest leverages AI, automation, and proprietary tools to provide end-to-end solutions across various industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, and retail. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including core testing services, AI-led quality engineering, digital engineering, and specialized offerings tailored to business needs. Its proprietary tools, known as Qualitools, optimize testing budgets and enhance efficiency, providing real-time insights for customer experience improvement. Qualitest emphasizes a business-driven approach, ensuring quality improvement and cost reduction through flexible delivery models and industry-specific expertise.
Security at Qualitest
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Security Philosophy
- Qualitest's Application Security philosophy is centered on a 'security by design' approach and the integration of security testing into the early phases of development.
- They advocate for a DevSecOps model where security is embedded across the development, build, and deployment stages.
- A key tenet of their philosophy is that security vulnerabilities should be 'treated like any other software bug,' ensuring they are addressed early in the lifecycle rather than as an afterthought.
- Their stated mission involves 'embedding security into the product development lifecycle' to ensure robust application posture from the start.
Security Team
Qualitest's security leadership includes Shri Nivas, who 'leads the Global DevSecOps practice at Qualitest,' and Dayasagar Siddapura Krishnappa, who 'leads the Cyber Security practice at Qualitest.' The company employs a 'Senior Application Security Engineer' (verified via LinkedIn). While the exact reporting line (e.g., to CISO or CTO) and the specific headcount for the AppSec team are not publicly available, the company reports a total engineering workforce of '8,000+ Engineering Employed.'
Key Initiatives
- A primary initiative is 'Qualishield,' which Qualitest describes as a 'modular dynamic security testing solution' used for security controls testing.
- They also offer 'Security by Design' frameworks to embed security into the product development lifecycle.
- In terms of external collaborations, Qualitest has 'forged a strategic alliance' with Surf Security to integrate cyber security services with Zero Trust browser technology.
- No specific evidence of a 'Security Champions' program was found in public records.
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