Frequently Asked Questions
Product Features & Capabilities
What are the key features of Akeyless?
Akeyless offers a cloud-native SaaS platform for secrets management, certificate lifecycle management, encryption & key management, password management, and modern PAM. Key features include Vaultless Architecture (no infrastructure burden), Universal Identity (solves the Secret Zero Problem), Zero Trust Access (granular permissions and Just-in-Time access), automated credential rotation, centralized secrets management, and out-of-the-box integrations with AWS IAM, Azure AD, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Learn more
How does Akeyless help organizations manage secrets across multiple clouds?
Akeyless provides a unified control plane that secures secrets across AWS, Azure, and GCP, eliminating silos and reducing complexity. This enables centralized management, visibility, and access control for teams operating in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. See Progress case study
What is Vaultless Architecture and how does it benefit users?
Vaultless Architecture means Akeyless eliminates the need for heavy infrastructure, patching, and maintenance. This reduces operational overhead, cuts costs, and allows teams to focus on innovation rather than managing vaults. Progress reported saving 70% of maintenance and provisioning time after switching to Akeyless. Read Progress case study
Does Akeyless support DevOps tool integrations?
Yes, Akeyless offers native integrations with popular DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS IAM, and Azure AD. These integrations enable fast adoption with no code changes, supporting frictionless CI/CD pipeline connectivity. See integrations
What technical documentation is available for Akeyless?
Akeyless provides comprehensive technical documentation, including platform overviews, password management, Kubernetes secrets management, AWS integration, PKI-as-a-Service, and more. Resources are available at docs.akeyless.io and tutorials.akeyless.io/docs.
Use Cases & Business Impact
What business impact can customers expect from using Akeyless?
Customers can expect enhanced security, operational efficiency, and cost savings. For example, Progress saved 70% of maintenance and provisioning time, streamlined access, and boosted productivity and automation. Akeyless supports multi-cloud scalability and helps organizations meet compliance requirements. Read Progress case study
What problems does Akeyless solve for organizations?
Akeyless addresses secret sprawl, legacy secrets management challenges, standing privileges and access risks, high operational costs, and integration complexity. It centralizes secrets management, automates credential rotation, enforces Zero Trust Access, and provides out-of-the-box integrations to simplify adoption. See case studies
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. Companies like Progress, Wix, Constant Contact, and Cimpress have successfully adopted Akeyless for secure, scalable secrets management. Learn more
Can you share a specific customer success story using Akeyless?
Progress Software, operating in 16 countries with 2,100+ employees, adopted Akeyless to fight secret sprawl in a multi-cloud environment. They achieved 70% savings in maintenance and provisioning time, streamlined access, and improved security. Read the Progress case study
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. These certifications demonstrate adherence to international security standards and regulatory compliance. 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, granular permissions, and Just-in-Time access, minimizing standing privileges and unauthorized access risks. Audit and reporting tools ensure compliance and transparency. Learn more
Implementation & Support
How long does it take to implement Akeyless?
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, including integration and validation. Learn more
What support and training resources are available for Akeyless customers?
Akeyless provides 24/7 customer support via ticket submission, email, and Slack. Training resources include self-guided product tours, platform demos, tutorials, and extensive technical documentation. Proactive assistance is available for upgrades and troubleshooting. Submit a support ticket | Product tour | Tutorials
How does Akeyless handle maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting?
Akeyless's SaaS model eliminates infrastructure maintenance for customers. The support team provides proactive assistance with upgrades and troubleshooting, ensuring the platform remains up-to-date and secure. Customers can access technical documentation and tutorials for self-service troubleshooting. See resources
Competition & Comparison
How does Akeyless compare to HashiCorp Vault?
Akeyless offers a SaaS-based, vaultless 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, with faster deployment and easier scalability. See comparison
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 features Universal Identity and Zero Trust Access, which are not available in AWS Secrets Manager. See comparison
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. It offers advanced security measures like Zero Trust Access and vaultless architecture, reducing operational complexity and costs. See comparison
Customer Proof & Testimonials
What feedback have customers shared about the ease of use of Akeyless?
Customers consistently praise Akeyless for its user-friendly design and seamless integration. For example, Progress reported, "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." (Progress case study)
Who are some of Akeyless's customers?
Akeyless is trusted by organizations such as Progress, Wix, Constant Contact, Cimpress, Chef, TVH, Hamburg Commercial Bank, K Health, and Dropbox. See more customers
What industries are represented in Akeyless's case studies?
Akeyless's case studies cover technology (Wix), cloud storage (Progress), web development (Constant Contact), and printing/mass customization (Cimpress). See case studies
Technical Details
Does Akeyless provide an API?
Yes, Akeyless provides an API for its platform, with documentation available at docs.akeyless.io/docs. API Keys are supported for secure authentication for both human and machine identities.
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When was this page last updated?
This page wast last updated on 12/12/2025 .
