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Root.io automates container vulnerability management through intelligent patching that eliminates the need for container rebuilds or rebasing. The platform enables security and development teams to efficiently address vulnerabilities without disrupting deployment cycles. By providing features such as automated triage to reduce false positives, security maturity metrics to track progress, seamless integration with existing CI/CD workflows, and continuous monitoring across container environments, Root.io ensures compliance and robust security. Designed for fast-paced containerized environments, Root.io eliminates manual processes and bottlenecks, delivering rapid, efficient, and automated vulnerability management.

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Jan 12, 2024 · thenewstack.io

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Demo: Rapid Vulnerability Remediation with Slim.ai

Slim.ai is addressing the growing complexity and security challenges in software development by offering a shared workspace for coordinating vulnerability fixes. The company emphasizes continuous monitoring and the three Rs principle: rank, remediate, and resolve. This approach helps ensure that software meets security standards without disrupting developer workflows. Slim.ais tool leverages AI to provide detailed context on vulnerabilities, enabling users to prioritize and plan necessary actions. This solution is beneficial for both vendors and end users, fostering trust across the value chain. Developers can focus more on building features, as the tool reduces the time spent on fixes. The demo was presented at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America.

Jan 26, 2022 · siliconangle.com

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Slim.AI lands $31M funding round to automate security best practices in container app development - SiliconANGLE

Slim.AI, a container startup, has secured $31 million in a Series A funding round led by Insight Partners and StepStone Group, with participation from Knollwood. The company aims to enhance security in cloud-native application development by automating best practices. Slim.AIs platform, based on the open-source DockerSlim project, provides a comprehensive workflow to help developers create secure, production-ready application containers. The funding will support Slim.AIs mission to integrate security into software development processes, addressing the need for optimized images before production to minimize vulnerabilities. Co-founded by John Amaral and Kyle Quest, Slim.AI is positioned at the intersection of developer productivity and container security, offering significant market potential.

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Jan 12, 2021 · techcrunch.com

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Slim.ai announces $6.6M seed to build container DevOps platform | TechCrunch

Slim.ai, a startup aiming to commercialize the DockerSlim open-source project, announced a $6.6 million seed round investment from Boldstart Ventures, Decibel Partners, FXP Ventures, and TechAviv Founder Partners. The company, co-founded by John Amaral and Kyle Quest, seeks to simplify containerization for developers by building a commercial product on top of DockerSlim. The project initially started in 2015 to optimize container images and has since expanded to cover various aspects of the DevOps lifecycle. Slim.ai is currently a small team of 15, focusing on building a diverse and inclusive company culture. The commercial product is still in development, with plans to launch later this year.

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Employees: 11-50

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Aluf Kalman Magen St 3, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

100 Summer Street, 100 Summer St Suite 1600, Boston, MA 02110, USA

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