Information Security
AppSec
You become the security leader who actually understands code vulnerabilities, not just compliance checkboxes. This technical depth makes you the CISO who can architect defense strategies that developers respect and attackers fear.
Career Progression
Rotational Tours · L1–L3
Build the craft. Prove you can wield the tools of Information Security.
Transformational Tours · L4–L7
Deliver outcomes. Each tour has a defined mission and success criteria.
Foundational Tours · L8–L10
Shape the organization. Build institutions, not just products.
What Hiring Managers Look For
You've found and fixed real vulnerabilities in production code, not just completed security coursework or certifications.
You've designed security architecture that scales with business growth while maintaining developer velocity and stakeholder buy-in.
You've built security programs that measurably reduced enterprise risk while demonstrating clear ROI to executive leadership.
Common Career Transitions
AppSec → Product Security at L4-L5 for broader user protection scope
AppSec → Security Architecture at L5-L6 for enterprise-wide security design
AppSec → GRC/Compliance at L4-L6 for regulatory and risk management focus