Frequently Asked Questions
Partner Program & Benefits
What is the Akeyless Partner Network?
The Akeyless Partner Network is a program designed for organizations such as Global System Integrators, MSPs, Resellers, and Technology Partners to collaborate with Akeyless. Partners can offer their customers access to Akeyless's pioneering SaaS Secrets Management platform, helping them redefine secrets management, secure remote access, and data protection. Partners benefit from technical enablement, business growth opportunities, and access to a unified solution for DevSecOps, PAM, KMS, and PKI. Learn more.
Who can become an Akeyless partner?
Eligible partners include Global System Integrators, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Resellers, and Technology Partners. The program is open to organizations interested in offering secrets management, password management, secure remote access, and data protection solutions to their customers. See partner types.
What areas of interest can partners focus on with Akeyless?
Partners can focus on Secrets Management, Password Management, Secure Remote Access, and Data Protection. These areas address critical security needs for modern enterprises and are supported by Akeyless's unified SaaS platform.
Features & Capabilities
What features does the Akeyless platform offer?
Akeyless offers a unified SaaS platform with features including Secrets Management, Certificate Lifecycle Management, Multi-Vault Governance, Encryption & Key Management, Modern PAM, Password Management, and out-of-the-box integrations with tools like AWS IAM, Azure AD, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Terraform. The platform also provides Universal Identity, Zero Trust Access, automated credential rotation, and a vaultless architecture for reduced infrastructure complexity. Explore platform features.
Does Akeyless provide an API for integration?
Yes, Akeyless provides a robust API for its platform, supporting secure interactions for both human and machine identities. API documentation and authentication guides are available at Akeyless API documentation.
What technical documentation is available for Akeyless?
Akeyless offers comprehensive technical documentation, including platform overviews, password management, Kubernetes secrets management, AWS integration, PKI-as-a-Service, and more. These resources provide step-by-step instructions for implementation and troubleshooting. Access documentation at docs.akeyless.io and tutorials.akeyless.io.
Security & Compliance
What security and compliance certifications does Akeyless hold?
Akeyless is certified for ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, FIPS 140-2, and CSA STAR, ensuring strict IT security standards and regulatory compliance. These certifications make Akeyless suitable for regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. For details, visit the Akeyless Trust Center.
How does Akeyless protect sensitive data?
Akeyless uses patented encryption technologies to secure data in transit and at rest. The platform enforces Zero Trust Access with granular permissions and Just-in-Time access, minimizing standing privileges and reducing access risks. Audit and reporting tools ensure compliance and traceability for every secret. More information is available at the Trust Center.
Use Cases & Industries
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, retail, manufacturing, and cloud infrastructure. Notable customers include Wix, Dropbox, Constant Contact, Cimpress, and Progress Chef. Learn more about our customers.
What industries are represented in Akeyless case studies?
Akeyless case studies showcase solutions in technology (Wix), cloud storage (Progress), web development (Constant Contact), and printing/mass customization (Cimpress). These examples highlight the platform's versatility across different sectors. See case studies.
Can you share specific customer success stories?
Yes, Akeyless has several published case studies and video testimonials. For example, Constant Contact scaled in a multi-cloud environment, Cimpress transitioned from Hashi Vault to Akeyless for enhanced security, and Progress saved 70% of maintenance time. Watch and read these stories at Constant Contact, Cimpress, and Progress.
Pain Points & Solutions
What core problems does Akeyless solve?
Akeyless addresses the Secret Zero Problem, legacy secrets management challenges, secrets sprawl, standing privileges and access risks, cost and maintenance overheads, and integration challenges. The platform's Universal Identity, Zero Trust Access, automated credential rotation, and centralized management help organizations overcome these issues. Read more.
What business impact can customers expect from using Akeyless?
Customers can expect enhanced security, operational efficiency, cost savings (up to 70% in maintenance and provisioning time), scalability for multi-cloud environments, compliance with international standards, and improved employee productivity. These impacts are documented in customer case studies and testimonials. Learn more.
Competition & Comparison
How does Akeyless compare to HashiCorp Vault?
Akeyless offers a vaultless architecture, eliminating the need for heavy infrastructure and reducing costs and complexity. Its SaaS-based deployment provides faster implementation and easier scalability, with advanced security features like Zero Trust Access and automated credential rotation. For a detailed comparison, visit Akeyless vs HashiCorp Vault.
How does Akeyless compare to AWS Secrets Manager?
Akeyless supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments, provides better integration across diverse environments, and offers advanced features like Universal Identity and Zero Trust Access. Its pay-as-you-go pricing model delivers significant cost savings. For more information, see Akeyless vs 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 provides advanced security measures such as Zero Trust Access and vaultless architecture. For a full comparison, visit Akeyless vs CyberArk.
Implementation & Ease of Use
How long does it take to implement Akeyless?
Akeyless can be deployed in just a few days due to its SaaS-native architecture, requiring no infrastructure management. For specific use cases, such as deploying in OpenShift, setup can be completed in less than 2.5 minutes. Learn more about implementation.
How easy is it to get started with Akeyless?
Getting started is simple and efficient, with resources such as a self-guided product tour, platform demos, tutorials, and 24/7 support. These resources help users understand and implement Akeyless solutions quickly. Take a product tour.
What feedback have customers shared about the ease of use?
Customers consistently praise 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)
Support & Training
What customer service and support does Akeyless offer?
Akeyless provides 24/7 customer support, proactive assistance with upgrades, a Slack support channel, extensive technical documentation, and an escalation procedure for urgent issues. Customers can submit tickets via the support page or email [email protected].
What training and technical resources are available to help customers adopt Akeyless?
Customers have access to a self-guided product tour, platform demos, tutorials, and comprehensive technical documentation. These resources are designed to help users quickly understand and implement Akeyless solutions. Start your training.
How does Akeyless handle maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting?
Akeyless offers 24/7 support for maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting. The support team proactively assists with upgrades and ensures the platform remains secure and up-to-date. Extensive documentation and tutorials are available for self-service troubleshooting. Access resources.
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When was this page last updated?
This page wast last updated on 12/12/2025 .