About root.io

Root.io was founded to make secure, transparent software delivery accessible to every organization.

Our mission

Root.io empowers companies to secure their containerized software rapidly, without disrupting engineering workflows or requiring extensive retooling. By integrating seamlessly with existing processes, we help teams achieve robust security with full transparency, meeting compliance standards and building lasting trust across the software lifecycle.

Our Values

Trust through Transparency

Root.io is committed to openness and clarity, fostering trust by providing actionable security insights and adhering to open standards.

Innovation with Agility

We treat everything as an experiment, embracing rapid iteration to stay at the forefront of security solutions and accelerate growth.

Accountability and Team Success

We hold ourselves and each other accountable, pushing each other to excel while working toward shared goals and succeeding as a team.

Community & Standards Commitment

As major supporters of the CNCF, OWASP and OASIS, Root.io actively contributes to open standards, strengthening the global cybersecurity community.

Effortless Patching, Endless Possibility

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Our investors

Why Root.io?

Root.io is a unique environment where security and innovation intersect. We’re building a resilient culture focused on adaptability, responsibility, and long-term impact.

Empowering Secure Growth

Root.io helps organizations meet today’s security needs without compromising innovation, enabling confident, sustainable growth.

An Inclusive Culture for Innovators

We value curiosity, accountability, and collaboration, empowering our team to explore and shape the future of secure software.

Our team

Ian Riopel
CEO
John Amaral
CTO
Mickey Gordon
CPO
Benji Kalman
VP of Engineering

Join Us in Transforming Security

Root.io is on a journey to make security effortless and trustworthy. We invite talented individuals and visionary investors to join us in shaping a secure, transparent digital future.

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Latest Posts

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Ian Riopel

Patching the Unpatchable: Datuum's Container Security Breakthrough

"Root.io has revolutionized our vulnerability remediation process," notes Serhii Lykhoman, VP of Engineering at Datuum. "Their ability to deliver fast, reliable patches—even for issues others deem unfixable—has been a game-changer, transforming our security operations from a potential bottleneck into a competitive advantage."
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John Amaral

Root.io Delivers Fix for Critical LibPam Vulnerability

Security in modern container environments demands a proactive approach. Today, we're sharing details about a HIGH (CVSS score of 7.4) vulnerability in LibPam (Pluggable Authentication Modules), a core authentication framework used across major Linux systems, and our solution to protect our customers.
Features
5 min read
John Amaral

Building a Better Framework for Container Vulnerability Management

The containerized approach magnifies the importance of managing vulnerabilities because, at scale, a single vulnerable image can ripple through an organization’s infrastructure, exposing critical systems and sensitive data. A vulnerability management maturity model provides a much-needed framework to turn this chaos into clarity, enabling organizations to move from reactive responses to a structured, proactive approach. It helps security teams manage vulnerabilities effectively, reduce risks, and establish long-term resilience.
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