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Product Information: Akeyless Password Manager

What is the Akeyless Password Manager?

The Akeyless Password Manager is a secure, enterprise-grade solution for employees to create, store, organize, and share passwords used in daily operations. It offers world-class encryption, ease of use, and advanced sharing capabilities, making it suitable for both technical and non-technical staff. Passwords can be categorized as Personal (private) or Team (collaborative), and organized in directories and subdirectories for streamlined workflows. Source

How does the Akeyless Password Manager keep passwords secure?

All passwords managed by Akeyless Password Manager are encrypted using Akeyless DFC™, the first NIST FIPS 140-2 validated secrets management technology. This ensures that sensitive data remains protected and ownership stays with the user. Learn more about DFC™

What password organization features are available?

Passwords can be categorized as Personal (private to the user) or Team (for collaboration). Users can organize passwords in unlimited directories and subdirectories, enabling efficient management and quick access. Source

Does the Akeyless Password Manager support password generation and auto-injection?

Yes, users can automatically generate passwords of any length and complexity. The Password Manager can auto-inject the correct password into web pages at the right time, streamlining login processes and improving productivity. Source

How does secure password sharing work in Akeyless Password Manager?

The Password Manager enables secure sharing of time-limited and one-time passwords with third-party contractors. Comprehensive audit logs track where and when passwords are sent and accessed, supporting compliance and transparency. Source

Is the Akeyless Password Manager suitable for enterprise use?

Yes, it is designed for enterprise environments, supporting advanced capabilities for infrastructure management and everyday password storage. Organizations can enforce password policies from the top down, ensuring compliance with length and complexity standards. Source

Features & Capabilities

What are the key features of the Akeyless Password Manager?

Key features include world-class encryption (DFC™), secure password sharing, comprehensive audit logs, auto-generation and auto-injection of passwords, unlimited organization via directories/subdirectories, and enterprise policy enforcement. Source

Does Akeyless Password Manager integrate with other Akeyless platform capabilities?

Yes, the Password Manager is an extension of the Akeyless Vaultless® Platform, which provides comprehensive secrets management, certificate lifecycle management, encryption & key management, and integrations with tools like AWS IAM, Azure AD, Jenkins, and Kubernetes. Learn more

Security & Compliance

What security and compliance certifications does Akeyless hold?

Akeyless is certified for ISO 27001, FIPS 140-2, CSA STAR, PCI DSS, and SOC 2 Type II. These certifications demonstrate adherence to international security and compliance standards. Trust Center

How does Akeyless Password Manager support compliance for enterprises?

The Password Manager enforces password policies for length and complexity, supports audit logs for tracking password sharing and access, and leverages FIPS 140-2 validated encryption. These features help organizations meet compliance requirements for regulated industries. Trust Center

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from using the Akeyless Password Manager?

The Password Manager is designed for all employees, from those managing infrastructure to those needing secure storage for everyday application passwords. It is especially valuable for organizations seeking enterprise-level security, compliance, and productivity. Source

What business impact can organizations expect from using Akeyless Password Manager?

Organizations can expect enhanced security, improved operational efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. The platform streamlines password management, reduces risk of breaches, and supports productivity by automating password generation and sharing. Source

Implementation & Ease of Use

How easy is it to implement and start using Akeyless Password Manager?

Akeyless Password Manager is SaaS-native and can be deployed in just a few days, with some use cases (such as OpenShift deployment) taking 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 feedback have customers shared about the ease of use?

Customers like Conor Mancone (Cimpress) report that after setup, they no longer worry about credential rotation or leakage, and the process is smooth and easy. Shai Ganny (Wix) highlights the simplicity and operational confidence provided by Akeyless. Adam Hanson (Constant Contact) notes the platform's scalability and enterprise-class capabilities. Cimpress Case Study, Wix Testimonial, Constant Contact Case Study

Support & Technical Documentation

What support options are available for Akeyless Password Manager users?

Akeyless offers 24/7 customer support via ticket submission, email, and Slack channel. Proactive assistance is available for upgrades and troubleshooting. Extensive technical documentation and tutorials are provided to help users implement and maintain the platform. Contact Support, Technical Documentation

Where can I find technical documentation for Akeyless Password Manager?

Comprehensive technical documentation is available at docs.akeyless.io, including platform overviews, password management guides, Kubernetes secrets management, AWS integration, and PKI-as-a-Service documentation. Technical Docs

Competition & Comparison

How does Akeyless Password Manager compare to HashiCorp Vault?

Akeyless Password Manager is part of a SaaS-based platform that eliminates the need for heavy infrastructure, reducing costs and complexity compared to HashiCorp Vault's self-hosted model. It offers advanced security features like Zero Trust Access and automated credential rotation, and supports faster deployment and easier scalability. Akeyless vs HashiCorp Vault

How does Akeyless Password Manager compare to AWS Secrets Manager?

Akeyless supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments, while AWS Secrets Manager is limited to AWS. Akeyless offers out-of-the-box integrations with tools like Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Terraform, and provides advanced features such as Universal Identity and Zero Trust Access. Akeyless vs AWS Secrets Manager

How does Akeyless Password Manager compare to CyberArk Conjur?

Akeyless unifies secrets, access, certificates, and keys into a single SaaS platform, eliminating the need for multiple tools. It provides advanced security measures like Zero Trust Access and Just-in-Time permissions, reducing operational complexity and costs. Akeyless vs CyberArk

Customer Success Stories

Can you share specific case studies or success stories of 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 using Akeyless’s cloud-native SaaS platform (case study). Wix adopted Akeyless for centralized secrets management and benefited from Zero Trust Access (video).

Technical Requirements & API

Does Akeyless provide an API for integration?

Yes, Akeyless provides an API for its platform. API documentation is available at docs.akeyless.io/docs. Akeyless supports API Keys for authentication, enabling secure interactions for both human and machine identities. API Key Documentation

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Akeyless password manager

The Akeyless Password Manager is a single place for employees to securely create, store, organize and share passwords they use online on a daily basis.

We created the Akeyless Password Manager to bring to employees’ password access what we’ve brought to machine-to-machine access—world-class encryption, ease of use, and an enterprise-focused experience with secure sharing capabilities. From engineering to your finance department, use the Akeyless Password Manager to drive productivity and protect your secrets.

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Overview

With any password manager, you want to ensure your passwords are secure and that they’re within reach when you need them.

With the Akeyless Password Manager, your passwords are categorized as Personal (private to you) or Team (for easy collaboration). Easily organize passwords in as many directories and subdirectories as you need to speed up your workflow. 

When creating new passwords, automatically generate passwords of any length. Then, allow the Akeyless Password Manager to auto-inject the right password into the page at the right time. 

All passwords are encrypted with Akeyless DFC™, the first NIST FIPS 140-2 validated secrets management technology that keeps the ownership of sensitive data in your hands.

Secure Password Sharing

With advanced password sharing capabilities, allow your employees to securely share time-limited and one-time passwords with third-party contractors. Comprehensive audit logs allow you to keep track of where and when passwords are sent and opened. 

A Password Manager Built for the Enterprise

Built for enterprises, Akeyless Password Manager is designed to be effective for any employee—from those needing advanced capabilities for managing infrastructure, to those who simply need to store passwords for everyday applications. 

Maintain consistency across the organization with top-down enforcement of password policies. Ensure employees are using passwords that meet compliance standards with length and complexity standards that keep your company compliant & secure.

In a word…

The Akeyless Password Manager is a powerful tool that brings enterprise-level security and ease of use to managing passwords. With features like secure password sharing and top-down password policy enforcement, the Akeyless Password Manager is a valuable addition to any organization looking to improve productivity and protect sensitive data.


The Password Manager is an extension of the Akeyless Vaultless® Platform, the first comprehensive SaaS platform for secrets management. See how Akeyless serves your enterprise needs. Book a custom demo today.

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