Detection at Scale
Rootly’s JJ Tang on Transforming Incident Management Culture
Nov 14, 2024
JJ Tang, CEO and Co-founder of Rootly and former Instacart innovator, shares his insights on transforming incident management. He discusses why it's crucial to view incident management as a cultural shift rather than just a tooling problem. Tang emphasizes breaking down silos between security and other teams to improve communication. He highlights the role of security practitioners as educators, the importance of data analysis in preventing incidents, and strategies to foster a culture of reliability across organizations.
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- Viewing incident management as a cultural shift emphasizes collaboration and shared responsibility rather than merely focusing on tooling and processes.
- Breaking down silos between security and other teams fosters communication and enhances incident response effectiveness across organizations.
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Origin of Rootly and Incident Management
The development of Rootly stemmed from frustrations with traditional incident management tools, particularly at Instacart, which faced numerous operational challenges during its rapid growth, especially during events like the COVID-19 pandemic. The founders, after experiencing repeated incidents caused by preventable issues, sought to create a more effective solution. Their tool automates workflows, orchestrates responses, and aids in creating postmortems, significantly enhancing the incident management process. By focusing on mid-market companies, Rootly aims to streamline incident responses and ultimately improve productivity and effectiveness across various teams.
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