Ian Riopel, the CEO and Co-Founder of Root.io, focuses on securing the software supply chain with cloud-native solutions and has extensive experience in tech and cybersecurity.
Root.io offers a cloud-native security platform that automates trust and compliance to facilitate faster and more reliable software delivery for DevOps teams.
The idea for Root and Automated Vulnerability Remediation (AVR) stemmed from the frustration of organizations spending time on vulnerabilities that kept reappearing.
The transition from Slim.AI to Root marked a shift towards a more robust security solution focusing on proactive software protection.
Root's team, with cybersecurity experience from major firms, shapes the company's emphasis on automation and integration in solving security issues swiftly.
Root's AVR technology quickly identifies and patches container vulnerabilities without requiring time-consuming rebuilds, enhancing software security at the speed of innovation.
Root sets itself apart by directly patching existing container images, offering seamless integration without disrupting workflows, unlike other security solutions in the market.
Automating vulnerability remediation using agentic AI, Root streamlines the process by replicating actions of security engineers to rapidly assess and fix known vulnerabilities.
Root aids developers by automating vulnerability fixes, freeing up time from manual patching tasks and reducing costs associated with security maintenance.
Through agentic AI, Root ensures stability and compatibility during vulnerability remediation, maintaining a low failure rate and providing visibility and control to security teams.