Frequently Asked Questions

Features & Capabilities

What features does Akeyless offer for financial institutions?

Akeyless provides multi-cloud and legacy system support, centralized secrets management, certificate lifecycle management, encryption & key management, password management, and modern PAM. The platform is designed to eliminate security silos, simplify operations, and empower teams with intuitive interfaces and a wide range of integrations. Source

Does Akeyless support integration with DevOps tools and hybrid environments?

Yes, Akeyless offers out-of-the-box integrations with AWS IAM, Azure AD, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform, and more. This makes it ideal for DevOps workflows and hybrid/multi-cloud environments. Source

How does Akeyless help reduce operational costs and complexity?

Akeyless's vaultless, cloud-native SaaS architecture eliminates the need for heavy infrastructure, reducing total cost of ownership and saving up to 70% of maintenance and provisioning time compared to legacy solutions. Progress Case Study

What is the Secret Zero Problem and how does Akeyless address it?

The Secret Zero Problem refers to the challenge of securely authenticating without storing initial access credentials. Akeyless solves this with Universal Identity, enabling secure authentication without hardcoded secrets and reducing breach risks. Source

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, CSA STAR, and GDPR. These certifications ensure robust security and regulatory compliance for financial institutions. 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 for compliance. Source

Is Akeyless compliant with financial industry regulations?

Yes, Akeyless complies with international standards and financial regulations including ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, FIPS 140-2, GDPR, and DORA. DORA Mapping

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from using Akeyless in finance?

Banks, insurance firms, fintechs, and other financial institutions benefit from Akeyless by securing critical data, simplifying multi-cloud and legacy operations, and meeting compliance requirements. Source

What business impact can financial organizations expect from Akeyless?

Financial organizations can expect enhanced security, operational efficiency, cost savings (up to 70% in maintenance and provisioning time), scalability, and improved compliance. Employees are relieved from cumbersome security tasks, boosting productivity. Progress Case Study

Can you share specific case studies or success stories of financial customers using Akeyless?

Yes. Constant Contact scaled in a multi-cloud, multi-team environment using Akeyless (Case Study). Cimpress transitioned from Hashi Vault to Akeyless for enhanced security and seamless integration (Case Study). Progress saved 70% of maintenance and provisioning time (Case Study). Wix adopted Akeyless for centralized secrets management and Zero Trust Access (Video).

Competition & Comparison

How does Akeyless compare to HashiCorp Vault?

Akeyless offers a vaultless, SaaS-based architecture that reduces operational overhead and complexity compared to HashiCorp Vault's self-hosted model. It provides advanced security features like Zero Trust Access and automated credential rotation, ensuring faster deployment and easier scalability. Learn more

How does Akeyless compare to AWS Secrets Manager?

Akeyless supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments, provides better integration across diverse environments, and offers significant cost savings with a pay-as-you-go pricing model. It also includes advanced features like Universal Identity and Zero Trust Access. Learn more

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 advanced security measures such as Zero Trust Access and vaultless architecture. Learn more

Technical Requirements & Documentation

Does Akeyless provide an API and technical documentation?

Yes, Akeyless provides a comprehensive API and technical documentation, including guides for platform overview, password management, Kubernetes secrets management, AWS integration, PKI-as-a-Service, and more. Documentation is available at docs.akeyless.io.

Support & Implementation

How long does it take to implement Akeyless and how easy is it to start?

Akeyless can be deployed in just a few days due to its SaaS-native architecture. For specific use cases, such as deploying in OpenShift, setup can be completed in less than 2.5 minutes. The platform offers self-guided product tours, demos, tutorials, and 24/7 support to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. Product Tour

What customer service and support options are available?

Akeyless offers 24/7 customer support via ticket submission, email, and Slack channel. Proactive assistance is available for upgrades and troubleshooting. Comprehensive technical documentation and tutorials are provided, and escalation procedures are in place for urgent issues. Contact Support

What training and technical support is available to help customers get started?

Akeyless provides self-guided product tours, platform demos, step-by-step tutorials, and extensive technical documentation. 24/7 support and a Slack channel are available for troubleshooting and guidance. Product Tour | Tutorials

Customer Feedback & Proof

What feedback have financial customers given about Akeyless?

Customers praise Akeyless for its ease of use, scalability, and seamless integration. For example, Constant Contact highlights its scalable, enterprise-class platform; Cimpress notes the ease of replacing Hashi Vault; Progress reports saving 70% of maintenance time; Wix credits Akeyless for revolutionizing security operations. Constant Contact | Cimpress | Progress | Wix

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Revolutionize Financial Security with Akeyless Secrets Management

Take control of your financial security with Akeyless—effortlessly bridging multi-cloud and legacy systems while cutting costs and complexity.

Trusted by leading enterprises, investors, and partners

Empowering banks, insurance firms, and fintechs to secure their critical data

The challenge

Securing Complex Financial Environments

Financial institutions face growing security risks and compliance pressures as they deal with multi-cloud environments alongside legacy systems.

Difficulty managing secrets across multi-cloud and legacy systems

Operation of legacy solutions requires 70% more resources than cloud-native

Complex security tools hinder productivity, with adoption as low as 25%

Compliance pressures demanding streamlined security controls

Akeyless: The Future of Secrets Management for Financial Services

Simplify operations, cut costs, and strengthen security across modern and legacy systems.

Multi-Cloud & Legacy Support:

Seamlessly manage secrets across hybrid environments.

Eliminate security silos and simplify operations across cloud and on-prem systems.

Cost-Effective:

Reduce total cost of ownership compared to traditional solutions.

Enjoy enterprise-grade security without the enterprise-grade price.

Easy to Use and 
DevOps-Ready

Intuitive interface, faster onboarding, a wide range of integrations and minimal maintenance.

Empower your teams with tools they can master quickly.

In an industry where security is non-negotiable, complexity can become a liability. Akeyless helps financial institutions stay secure, compliant, and agile without breaking the bank.

Hear from Industry Leaders

  • With Akeyless, we now have a scalable secrets management platform that's enterprise class. The fact that we have a cloud-first enterprise solution gives me confidence that Akeyless will scale as our business does.

    Adam Hanson Director of IT Security Architecture, Design & Testing, Constant Contact
  • Akeyless’ platform approach, superb technology and service excellence made it easy for us to decide to rip and replace Hashi Vault.

    Daniel Fabbo Senior Manager of Information Security, Cimpress
  • Akeyless is true SaaS that allows you to scale. It’s purpose-built to live in the cloud. We saved 70% of our maintenance and provisioning time with Akeyless.

    Richard Barretto Chief Information Security Officer & VP, Progress
  • Akeyless revolutionized our approach to security, shifting our paradigm from trusted networks to zero-trust access. The simplicity of Akeyless has enhanced our operations and given us the confidence to move forward securely.

    Shai Ganny SecOps Team Lead, Wix

Compliance with International standards

Akeyless is proud to maintain world-class compliance and security standards, including FIPS 140-3, SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001, PCI DSS compliance and DORA.