Seal Security, a startup based in Tel Aviv, emerges from stealth mode with a groundbreaking approach to open-source vulnerability remediation. Founded by former members of Israel’s Unit 8200 intelligence unit, Seal Security announces a successful $7.4 million seed funding round led by Vertex Ventures Israel, with participation from Crew Capital, PayPal Alumni Fund, and Cyber Club London.
The Challenge of Open Source Vulnerabilities
In the wake of high-profile vulnerabilities like Log4j and increasing scrutiny on software supply chain security, organizations face immense pressure to ensure the security of their open-source libraries. While awareness of the issue is widespread, the practical task of keeping these libraries updated poses significant challenges, especially for large enterprises. Despite the availability of tools for alerting developers to vulnerabilities, the real challenge lies in effectively remediating these issues.
Founding Team and Vision
Seal Security is spearheaded by Itamar Sher (CEO), Lev Pachmanov (CTO), and Alon Navon (CPO), leveraging their expertise gained from diverse backgrounds, including stints at companies like Cymmetria, Curv, and PayPal. Sher emphasizes the team’s transition from research and security-focused roles to a collective desire to build solutions that address fundamental challenges in software development.
Automating Remediation
Seal Security sets itself apart by offering a comprehensive solution that not only identifies vulnerabilities but also patches them automatically. Recognizing the inundation of developers with countless alerts, the team focuses on delivering actionable remediation rather than inundating users with notifications. By automating the patching process and prioritizing critical vulnerabilities, Seal minimizes the burden on development teams, allowing them to allocate resources more efficiently.
Innovative Technology
The integration of Seal Security with GitHub facilitates seamless deployment within organizations’ CI/CD pipelines. Moreover, Seal employs cutting-edge technology, including large language models, to automate the patch creation process. This approach enables Seal to identify the specific commits responsible for introducing vulnerabilities, a task that would have been unscalable without advancements in AI and machine learning.
Industry Recognition
Daniel Dines, co-founder and general partner at Crew Capital, underscores the critical role of open-source components in software development and praises Seal Security’s solution for streamlining security patch management. By empowering organizations to effectively address vulnerabilities, Seal Security is poised to make a significant impact on enhancing software security and business outcomes.
Seal Security’s innovative approach to open-source vulnerability remediation marks a significant advancement in the realm of cybersecurity, offering hope for organizations grappling with the ever-evolving threat landscape.
