Tag: Willem Delbare
Aikido acquires Root to bolster open-source security efforts
June 30, 2026SSN Staff
GHENT, Belgium—Aikido Security has acquired Root, a cybersecurity company focused on automated vulnerability remediation, in a move aimed at helping organizations address growing software supply chain risks and secure open-source code without requiring disruptive software upgrades.
The acquisition brings Root's automated patching technology into Aikido's platform. The companies said the combined offering will help organizations remediate vulnerabilities in open-source...
Aikido Security acquires Allseek and Haicker
September 24, 2025SSN Staff
GHENT, Belgium—Aikido Security has announced the acquisition of AI-native penetration testing platform developers Allseek and Haicker.
Together, they are transforming weeks-long pen tests into sub-hour automated assessments, enabling Aikido to capture the $6 billion penetration testing market, according to the company.
Traditional pen tests start at $10,000 and require weeks of scheduling, scoping, and waiting. They are also carried out approximately every six months - all while modern...