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What is Akeyless and what does it offer?

Akeyless is a cloud-native SaaS platform that provides unified secrets management and machine identity security. It centralizes the management of secrets (such as API keys, passwords, and certificates), secures both human and machine identities, and offers encryption and key management using patented Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC). The platform is designed to enhance security, simplify operations, and ensure compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Learn more.

How does Akeyless's vaultless architecture work?

Akeyless uses a vaultless architecture, which eliminates the need for heavy infrastructure typically required by traditional secrets management solutions. This approach reduces operational complexity and costs, making it scalable for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Learn more.

What is Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC)?

Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC) is Akeyless's patented zero-knowledge encryption technology. It ensures that no third party, including Akeyless, can access your secrets. DFC splits cryptographic keys into fragments distributed across multiple locations, providing robust security and privacy. Learn more.

Does Akeyless provide an API for integration?

Yes, Akeyless offers a comprehensive API for its platform, allowing integration with various tools and automation workflows. API documentation is available at docs.akeyless.io/docs, and API Keys are supported for authentication by both human and machine identities.

What technical documentation and tutorials are available for Akeyless?

Akeyless provides detailed technical documentation and step-by-step tutorials to assist users in implementation and troubleshooting. Resources include the Technical Documentation page and Tutorials page.

Who leads the Akeyless management team?

Akeyless is led by a seasoned team with expertise in security, cryptography, operational management, and international business. Key leaders include Shai Onn (Co-Founder and President), Oded Hareven (Co-Founder and CEO), Refael Angel (Co-Founder and CTO), Ronen Fischler (COO), Omer Cohen (CFO), Suresh Sathyamurthy (CMO), Eyal Porat (VP of Engineering), Orly Boim (VP HR/People), and Shahar Inbar (VP Sales, International). Meet the team.

Where are Akeyless's offices located?

Akeyless has offices in New York (122 Grand St. NY 10013) and Ramat Gan, Israel (Ze’ev Jabotinsky St. 7, 33rd Floor, 5252007). Contact us.

What industries does Akeyless serve?

Akeyless serves a wide range of industries including technology, finance, retail, manufacturing, marketing and communications, software development, banking, healthcare, and more. Case studies feature companies such as Wix, Dropbox, Constant Contact, Cimpress, Progress Chef, Hamburg Commercial Bank, K Health, and TVH. See case studies.

What solutions does Akeyless provide for AI and machine identities?

Akeyless offers solutions for securing AI agents and federating non-human identities, enabling organizations to manage secrets and machine identities at scale in cloud and hybrid environments. Learn more.

What is the mission of Akeyless?

Akeyless's mission is to provide a world-class secrets management platform that enables enterprises to easily secure DevOps cloud workloads and legacy environments while meeting compliance and regulatory requirements. About us.

Who are Akeyless's investors?

Akeyless is backed by leading investors, as shown on the About page. For more details, visit Akeyless About.

How can I join the Akeyless team?

If you're looking for your next challenge and want to be part of Akeyless's mission, you can explore open positions and apply via the Careers page.

What compliance certifications does Akeyless hold?

Akeyless holds several compliance certifications, including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, FIPS 140-2, PCI DSS, CSA STAR Registry, and DORA compliance. These certifications demonstrate Akeyless's commitment to security, privacy, and regulatory standards. See Trust Center.

How does Akeyless address data privacy?

Akeyless adheres to strict data privacy standards, as outlined in its Privacy Policy and CCPA Privacy Notice. The platform ensures secure management of sensitive data and provides audit trails for compliance. Privacy Policy, CCPA Notice.

What is the Akeyless Trust Center?

The Akeyless Trust Center provides detailed information about the company's security and compliance practices, certifications, and policies. It is a resource for prospects and customers to verify Akeyless's commitment to security. Visit Trust Center.

What are some of the awards and recognitions Akeyless has received?

Akeyless has received industry recognition for its enterprise secrets management and privileged access management solutions, including awards for Best Support, High Performer, Easiest Admin, and Users Most Likely to Recommend. See About page.

How can I get a demo or start a free trial with Akeyless?

You can request a demo or start a free trial of Akeyless by visiting the Platform Demo page or Start Free.

What is Akeyless's approach to workplace inclusion and diversity?

Akeyless is committed to workplace inclusion and diversity, as outlined in its Workplace Inclusion Policy and Guiding Principles. Read more.

What are Akeyless's ESG and supplier diversity policies?

Akeyless maintains ESG compliance and supplier diversity policies to ensure ethical conduct and sustainability. ESG Policy, Supplier Diversity Policy.

Features & Capabilities

What are the key features of the Akeyless platform?

Key features include vaultless architecture, Universal Identity, Zero Trust Access, automated credential rotation, out-of-the-box integrations, cloud-native SaaS deployment, and compliance with international standards. These features enhance security, operational efficiency, and scalability. Learn more.

What integrations does Akeyless support?

Akeyless supports a wide range of integrations, including Redis, Redshift, Snowflake, SAP HANA, SSH, TeamCity, Terraform, Steampipe, Splunk, Sumo Logic, Syslog, Venafi, Sectigo, ZeroSSL, ServiceNow, Slack, Ruby SDK, Python SDK, Node.js SDK, OpenShift, and Rancher. For a full list, visit Akeyless Integrations.

Does Akeyless support automated credential rotation?

Yes, Akeyless automates credential rotation, certificate lifecycle management, and secrets provisioning to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual errors. Learn more.

How does Universal Identity solve the Secret Zero Problem?

Universal Identity enables secure authentication without storing initial access credentials, eliminating hardcoded secrets and significantly reducing breach risks. This feature is unique to Akeyless and addresses a major pain point in secrets management. Product Tour.

What is Zero Trust Access and how does it work in Akeyless?

Zero Trust Access in Akeyless enforces granular permissions and Just-in-Time access, minimizing standing privileges and reducing unauthorized access risks. This advanced security model is a key differentiator for the platform. Learn more.

How does Akeyless support hybrid and multi-cloud environments?

Akeyless's cloud-native SaaS platform is designed to support hybrid and multi-cloud environments, providing flexibility and scalability for organizations using multiple cloud providers. Learn more.

What pain points does Akeyless address for customers?

Akeyless addresses pain points such as the Secret Zero Problem, legacy secrets management challenges, secrets sprawl, standing privileges and access risks, high operational costs, and integration challenges. The platform centralizes secrets management, automates credential rotation, and simplifies integration with existing workflows. Learn more.

How easy is it to implement and start using Akeyless?

Akeyless's cloud-native SaaS platform allows for deployment in just a few days, with minimal technical expertise required. Comprehensive onboarding resources, platform demos, self-guided product tours, tutorials, and 24/7 support ensure a smooth implementation process. Get started.

What feedback have customers given about Akeyless's ease of use?

Customers have praised Akeyless for its user-friendly design and quick implementation. For example, Cimpress reported a 270% increase in user adoption after switching to Akeyless, and Constant Contact highlighted the platform's simplicity and ease of onboarding. Cimpress Case Study, Constant Contact Case Study.

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from using Akeyless?

Akeyless is designed for IT security professionals, DevOps engineers, compliance officers, and platform engineers across industries such as technology, finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. The platform addresses their unique challenges in security, compliance, and operational efficiency. See case studies.

What business impact can customers expect from Akeyless?

Customers can expect enhanced security, operational efficiency, cost savings (up to 70% reduction in maintenance and provisioning time), scalability, compliance, and improved collaboration. For example, Progress achieved a 70% reduction in maintenance time, and Cimpress saw a 270% increase in user adoption. Progress Case Study, Cimpress Case Study.

Can you share specific customer success stories?

Yes, Akeyless has several customer success stories, including Wix (centralized secrets management and Zero Trust Access), Constant Contact (Universal Identity for secure authentication), Cimpress (transition from Hashi Vault to Akeyless), and Progress (centralized secrets management and automated credential rotation). See case studies.

Competition & Comparison

How does Akeyless compare to HashiCorp Vault?

Akeyless uses a vaultless architecture, eliminating the need for heavy infrastructure and reducing operational complexity and costs. It offers faster deployment, advanced security features like Universal Identity and Zero Trust Access, and significant cost savings (up to 70% in operational costs). Compare with HashiCorp Vault.

How does Akeyless compare to AWS Secrets Manager?

Akeyless supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments, offers better integration across diverse environments, and provides advanced features like automated secrets rotation and Zero Trust Access. Its SaaS model is cost-effective and flexible. Compare with AWS Secrets Manager.

How does Akeyless compare to CyberArk Conjur?

Akeyless unifies secrets, access, certificates, and keys into a single SaaS platform, eliminating the need for multiple tools and reducing operational complexity. It offers streamlined operations, reduced costs, and seamless integration with DevOps tools. Compare with CyberArk Conjur.

Why should a customer choose Akeyless over alternatives?

Akeyless stands out due to its vaultless architecture, Universal Identity, Zero Trust Access, automated credential rotation, cloud-native SaaS platform, and out-of-the-box integrations. These features provide enhanced security, operational efficiency, and cost savings compared to traditional competitors. Compare solutions.

Support & Implementation

What support resources are available for Akeyless customers?

Akeyless offers 24/7 support, a Slack support channel, technical documentation, tutorials, platform demos, and self-guided product tours to assist customers during implementation and ongoing usage. Contact Support.

How long does it take to implement Akeyless?

Implementation typically takes just a few days due to Akeyless's cloud-native SaaS platform, which eliminates the need for heavy infrastructure. Proactive support and onboarding resources further accelerate deployment. Get started.

What onboarding resources does Akeyless provide?

Akeyless provides platform demos, self-guided product tours, tutorials, technical documentation, and 24/7 support to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new customers. Platform Demo, Product Tour, Tutorials.

Technical Requirements

What SDKs are available for Akeyless?

Akeyless offers SDKs for Ruby, Python, and Node.js, enabling developers to integrate secrets management into their applications and workflows. See SDKs.

Does Akeyless support Kubernetes environments?

Yes, Akeyless supports Kubernetes environments, including OpenShift and Rancher, for secure secrets management and automation. See integrations.

What log forwarding integrations does Akeyless offer?

Akeyless offers log forwarding integrations with Splunk, Sumo Logic, and Syslog, enabling organizations to monitor and audit secrets usage. See integrations.

Does Akeyless support certificate management and authority integrations?

Yes, Akeyless integrates with Venafi for certificate management and with Sectigo and ZeroSSL for certificate authority services. See integrations.

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Akeyless’ unique combination of innovative technology and cloud-native architecture, enables enterprises to easily secure DevOps cloud workloads, and legacy environments, while meeting compliance and regulations.

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Akeyless Leadership Team

Akeyless is led by a seasoned team with proven track records and diverse backgrounds in security,
cryptography, operational management and international business. Akeyless’ management team uses
their collective experience to reimagine and put into practice a whole new way of integrating security
into continuous development and IT infrastructure to enable operation and protection synergy.

  • Shai Onn

    Shai Onn

    Co-Founder and President

    Shai is a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished business executive with vast international experience. Among his previous roles were Founder & Chairman of fireglass (acquired by Symantec), Israel Country Manager, CA Technologies and Executive VP at Ness Technologies. Shai holds an MBA from Tel Aviv University and a B.Sc. in Computer Science & Economics from Bar Ilan University.

    Shai Onn

    Co-Founder and President

  • Oded Hareven

    Oded Hareven

    Co-Founder and CEO

    Oded, a veteran of the IDF Cyber-Security elite unit, specializes in Identity and Access Management technologies and has held various senior product and project management positions in both enterprise organizations and startups. Among his previous roles were Director of Product Management at Moovit (acquired by Intel) and Senior Project Manager at CA Technologies. Oded holds a BA in Management & Economics from the Open University of Israel.

    Oded Hareven

    Co-Founder and CEO

  • Refael Angel

    Refael Angel

    Co-Founder and CTO

    Refael is a seasoned software engineer with expertise in cryptography. He is the mastermind behind Akeyless’ Zero-Trust encryption technology with 2 submitted patents. Formerly, Refael was a Senior Software Engineer at Intuit R&D center in Israel. Refael holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the Jerusalem College of Technology (graduated at the age of 19).

    Refael Angel

    Co-Founder and CTO

  • Ronen Fischler

    Ronen Fischler

    COO

    A builder, operator, and entrepreneur, Ronen turns strategy into revenue by driving GTM execution and removing barriers to customer success. As COO at Akeyless, he’s scaling growth and making security adoption frictionless. Previously, he led successful exits and built high-performing global teams at Amdocs, Sisense, and NICE, pioneering new revenue models and market shifts in data, AI, and cybersecurity.

    Ronen Fischler

    COO

  • Omer Cohen

    Omer Cohen

    CFO

    Omer leads finance for Akeyless, bringing experience in strategic thinking, planning, and execution to help companies scale. Prior to Akeyless, Omer held various executive positions at JFrog (NASDAQ: FROG) for 12 years. Omer holds a BA in Economics and Psychology, as well as an Executive MBA.

    Omer Cohen

    CFO

  • Suresh Sathyamurthy

    Suresh Sathyamurthy

    CMO

    Suresh leads marketing for Akeyless Security. He is a board advisor for startups and institutions including Factors.AI (AI/ML Based marketing intelligence platform), VenElite (Fintech platform for individual investors to access VC assets), and University of Washington (Employer Advisory Board for UW Foster School of Business).

    Suresh Sathyamurthy

    CMO

  • Eyal Porat

    Eyal Porat

    VP of Engineering

    Eyal is a seasoned engineering leader with 25 years of experience in building and scaling high-performing teams, driving innovation, and delivering complex products. With deep expertise in software, architecture, and infrastructure, he excels at leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration across engineering, product, and business units. Among his previous roles were VP of R&D in a cybersecurity startup, an ADM at Microsoft, and an officer at Unit 8200.

    Eyal Porat

    VP of Engineering

  • Orly Boim

    Orly Boim

    VP HR/People

    Orly is a highly trusted HR/People, operational and strategic, professional with vast experience as a senior leader and as an HR Business Partner in market-leading global technology companies. Acting locally and globally with practical, business, results and people focused approach to drive the business success. Orly has previous experience at large enterprises CA Technologies and HP.

    Orly Boim

    VP HR/People

  • Shahar Inbar

    Shahar Inbar

    VP Sales, International

    Shahar is a dynamic, results-driven sales executive with 25+ years of global sales leadership, recognized for innovative strategies that boost market share, revenue, and brand presence. Skilled in building high-performance teams, he navigates complex, multi-cultural environments to deliver measurable results. He embraces a collaborative, customer-centric approach, fostering transparency, accountability, and continuous learning while forging strong relationships that drive sustainable success.

    Shahar Inbar

    VP Sales, International


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