New leadership does not have a direction and are making bad technical decisions. - CISO Chief Information Security Officer First Advantage Employee Review

1.0
Oct 25, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None since new leadership's arrival

Cons

Highly political. Executives play favorites and do not listen to subject matter experts. Chasing quarterly numbers since becoming public. No clear direction.

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First Advantage Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. My name is Sandeep Poonen, and I've assumed the role of First Advantage's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as of July 2022. I invite transparency and open dialogue around our policies and practices at all times; if you or anyone else wants to connect with me about information security or any other topic, please don't hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn directly, or to email sandeep.poonen@fadv.com. Thank you again and I hope you take care.

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Cons

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First Advantage Response
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Thanks for leaving a review of your experience with us! We're glad to hear that the work environment is a good fit and that you're enjoying your coworkers. We hope you continue to find your time with us to be a positive experience.
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Pros

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Cons

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