Frequently Asked Questions
Product Information & Kubernetes Integration
What is Akeyless Kubernetes Secrets Injection?
Akeyless Kubernetes Secrets Injection enables secure authentication and secrets injection into Kubernetes applications using native Kubernetes constructs, such as init and sidecar containers, and the Akeyless Secrets Injection Webhook. This solution allows you to fetch secrets directly from the Akeyless Vaultless® Platform into your Kubernetes workloads, streamlining secrets management and enhancing security. (Source)
Does Akeyless support Kubernetes secrets management?
Yes, Akeyless provides comprehensive support for Kubernetes secrets management. The platform offers detailed documentation and guides for managing Kubernetes secrets, including integration with Kubernetes workloads and automated secrets injection. For more information, see the Kubernetes Secrets Management Documentation.
Where can I find technical documentation for Akeyless Kubernetes integration?
Akeyless offers extensive technical documentation for Kubernetes integration, including step-by-step guides and best practices. Key resources include the Kubernetes Secrets Management Documentation and Tutorials for implementation and troubleshooting.
Features & Capabilities
What are the key features of Akeyless for Kubernetes secrets management?
Akeyless offers several key features for Kubernetes secrets management:
- Vaultless Architecture: No heavy infrastructure required, reducing costs and complexity.
- Universal Identity: Solves the Secret Zero Problem by enabling secure authentication without storing initial access credentials.
- Zero Trust Access: Granular permissions and Just-in-Time access to minimize standing privileges.
- Automated Credential Rotation: Automatically rotates secrets to enhance security and operational efficiency.
- Out-of-the-Box Integrations: Seamless integration with Kubernetes, AWS IAM, Azure AD, Jenkins, and Terraform.
These features make Akeyless ideal for DevOps workflows and secure Kubernetes operations. (Source)
Does Akeyless provide an API for secrets management?
Yes, Akeyless provides a robust API for its platform, including secrets management for Kubernetes and other environments. The API supports secure interactions for both human and machine identities, and API Keys are available for authentication. Access the API documentation at Akeyless API Documentation.
Security & Compliance
What security and compliance certifications does Akeyless have?
Akeyless holds several industry-recognized security and compliance certifications, including:
These certifications ensure robust security and regulatory compliance for organizations in regulated industries. For more details, visit the Akeyless Trust Center.
How does Akeyless ensure data protection and encryption?
Akeyless uses patented encryption technologies to secure data both in transit and at rest. The platform enforces granular permissions, Just-in-Time access, and provides audit and reporting tools to track every secret, ensuring audit readiness and compliance with regulatory requirements. (Source)
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from Akeyless Kubernetes Secrets Injection?
Akeyless Kubernetes Secrets Injection is ideal for IT security professionals, DevOps engineers, compliance officers, and platform engineers who need secure, scalable, and efficient secrets management in Kubernetes environments. Industries such as technology, finance, retail, manufacturing, and cloud infrastructure can benefit from Akeyless’s solutions. (Source)
What business impact can customers expect from using Akeyless?
Customers using Akeyless can expect enhanced security, operational efficiency, cost savings (up to 70% in maintenance and provisioning time), scalability across multi-cloud and hybrid environments, and improved compliance with international standards. These benefits contribute to a more secure, efficient, and employee-friendly environment. (Progress Case Study)
Can you share specific case studies or success stories of customers using Akeyless?
Yes, Akeyless has several case studies and success stories:
- Constant Contact: Scaled in a multi-cloud, multi-team environment. Read the case study
- Cimpress: Transitioned from Hashi Vault to Akeyless for enhanced security and seamless integration. Explore the case study
- Progress: Saved 70% of maintenance and provisioning time using Akeyless’s cloud-native SaaS platform. Read the case study
- Wix: Adopted Akeyless for centralized secrets management and Zero Trust Access. Watch the video
Customer Experience & Support
How easy is it to implement Akeyless for Kubernetes secrets management?
Akeyless is designed for rapid deployment and ease of use. The platform can be implemented in just a few days, with specific use cases (such as deploying in OpenShift) taking less than 2.5 minutes for setup and integration. Self-guided product tours, platform demos, tutorials, and 24/7 support are available to help users get started quickly. (Product Tour)
What customer support and training resources are available?
Akeyless provides comprehensive support and training resources:
What feedback have customers shared about the ease of use of Akeyless?
Customers have praised Akeyless for its user-friendly design and seamless integration. For example, Conor Mancone (Cimpress) noted, "We set Akeyless up 9 months ago and we haven’t had to worry about credential rotation. All of our software that’s running, it just works — we haven’t really had to think about it since then. It’s been a really smooth, really easy process." (Cimpress Case Study)
Competition & Comparison
How does Akeyless compare to HashiCorp Vault for Kubernetes secrets management?
Akeyless offers a SaaS-based, vaultless architecture that eliminates the need for heavy infrastructure, reducing costs and complexity compared to HashiCorp Vault's self-hosted model. Akeyless also provides advanced security features like Universal Identity, Zero Trust Access, and automated credential rotation, ensuring faster deployment and easier scalability. (Akeyless vs HashiCorp Vault)
How does Akeyless compare to AWS Secrets Manager for Kubernetes secrets management?
Akeyless supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments, whereas AWS Secrets Manager is limited to AWS. Akeyless provides better integration across diverse environments, advanced features like Universal Identity and Zero Trust Access, and significant cost savings with a pay-as-you-go pricing model. (Akeyless vs AWS Secrets Manager)
How does Akeyless compare to CyberArk Conjur for Kubernetes secrets management?
Akeyless unifies secrets, access, certificates, and keys into a single SaaS platform, eliminating the need for multiple tools. It offers advanced security measures like Zero Trust Access and vaultless architecture, reducing operational complexity and costs compared to traditional PAM solutions like CyberArk Conjur. (Akeyless vs CyberArk)
Technical Requirements & Documentation
What technical documentation is available for Akeyless Kubernetes secrets management?
Akeyless provides a wide range of technical documentation, including:
These resources provide in-depth knowledge and step-by-step instructions for implementing and using Akeyless solutions effectively. (Source)