Frequently Asked Questions
Product Information & ESG Compliance
What is Akeyless and what does it offer?
Akeyless is a cloud-native SaaS platform specializing in secrets management, identity security, and encryption. It centralizes the management of secrets such as API keys, passwords, and certificates, secures both human and machine identities, and provides zero-knowledge encryption using patented Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC). The platform also automates credential rotation and certificate lifecycle management, integrates with popular DevOps tools, and ensures compliance with international standards. Learn more.
How does Akeyless support ESG compliance?
Akeyless supports ESG compliance by providing secure, scalable solutions for identity security and secrets management, which are critical for protecting sensitive data and ensuring regulatory compliance. The platform adheres to international standards such as ISO 27001, SOC, PCI DSS, and NIST FIPS 140-2, helping organizations meet environmental, social, and governance requirements. Explore ESG Compliance.
What certifications and compliance standards does Akeyless meet?
Akeyless is certified for ISO 27001, SOC, PCI DSS, NIST FIPS 140-2, and is listed in the CSA STAR registry. These certifications demonstrate Akeyless's commitment to robust security and regulatory compliance. View Trust Center.
Where can I find Akeyless's ESG compliance documentation?
You can download Akeyless's ESG Compliance documentation directly from the webpage: ESG Compliance-sbti PDF.
What is the primary purpose of Akeyless's platform?
The primary purpose of Akeyless's platform is to provide secure, scalable, and efficient solutions for identity security, secrets management, and encryption. It helps organizations protect critical systems and data, address the Secret Zero Problem, centralize secrets management, and automate credential rotation. Learn more about Akeyless.
How does Akeyless address the Secret Zero Problem?
Akeyless implements Universal Identity, enabling secure authentication without storing initial access credentials. This eliminates hardcoded secrets and reduces breach risks, a feature not commonly found in competitors. Read more about Universal Identity.
What are the key capabilities and benefits of Akeyless?
Akeyless offers vaultless architecture, Universal Identity, Zero Trust Access, automated credential rotation, out-of-the-box integrations, and compliance with international standards. Benefits include enhanced security, operational efficiency, cost savings (up to 70% reduction in maintenance and provisioning time), scalability, improved employee productivity, and ease of use. See platform features.
What industries does Akeyless serve?
Akeyless serves industries including technology, marketing and communications, manufacturing, software development, banking and finance, healthcare, and retail. Case studies feature companies like Wix, Constant Contact, Cimpress, Progress Chef, Hamburg Commercial Bank, K Health, and TVH. View case studies.
Who are some of Akeyless's customers?
Akeyless is trusted by notable customers such as Wix, Constant Contact, Cimpress, Progress Chef, TVH, Hamburg Commercial Bank, K Health, and Dropbox. See customer logos.
Where can I find technical documentation and tutorials for Akeyless?
Technical documentation is available at docs.akeyless.io, and tutorials can be found at tutorials.akeyless.io/docs. These resources help users understand and implement Akeyless solutions effectively.
Does Akeyless provide an API?
Yes, Akeyless provides an API for its platform. API documentation is available at docs.akeyless.io/docs, and API Keys are supported for authentication by both human and machine identities.
What integrations does Akeyless support?
Akeyless offers integrations for Dynamic Secrets (Redis, Redshift, Snowflake, SAP HANA), Rotated Secrets (Redis, Redshift, Snowflake, SSH), CI/CD (TeamCity), Infra Automation (Terraform, Steampipe), Log Forwarding (Splunk, Sumo Logic, Syslog), Certificate Management (Venafi), Certificate Authority (Sectigo, ZeroSSL), Event Forwarder (ServiceNow, Slack), SDKs (Ruby, Python, Node.js), and Kubernetes (OpenShift, Rancher). See full list.
How can I get a demo or start a free trial with Akeyless?
You can schedule a platform demo at akeyless.io/landing/platform-demo/ or start a free trial at console.akeyless.io/registration.
What onboarding resources does Akeyless provide?
Akeyless offers platform demos, self-guided product tours, tutorials, technical documentation, 24/7 support, and a Slack support channel to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. Explore tutorials.
How easy is it to implement Akeyless?
Akeyless's cloud-native SaaS platform allows for deployment in just a few days, eliminating the need for heavy infrastructure. The intuitive interface and pre-configured workflows make it easy for teams to get started without extensive technical expertise.
What feedback have customers given about Akeyless's ease of use?
Customers have praised Akeyless for its user-friendly design and quick implementation. Cimpress reported a 270% increase in user adoption after switching to Akeyless, and Constant Contact highlighted improved team empowerment and resource efficiency. Read Cimpress case study.
Features & Capabilities
What features does Akeyless offer for secrets management?
Akeyless centralizes secrets management, automates credential rotation, and provides zero-knowledge encryption. It integrates with DevOps tools, supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments, and offers granular permissions and Just-in-Time access. Learn more.
Does Akeyless support certificate lifecycle management?
Yes, Akeyless supports certificate lifecycle management, including automated provisioning, renewal, and revocation of certificates. Learn more.
What is Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC) and how does it work?
DFC is Akeyless's patented technology for zero-knowledge encryption. It ensures that no third party, including Akeyless, can access your secrets by distributing cryptographic fragments across multiple locations. Learn more about DFC.
How does Akeyless automate credential rotation?
Akeyless automates credential rotation for secrets such as API keys, passwords, and certificates, ensuring they are always up-to-date and reducing security risks associated with hardcoded credentials.
Does Akeyless support hybrid and multi-cloud environments?
Yes, Akeyless is designed for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, offering flexibility and scalability for organizations using multiple cloud providers.
What DevOps tools does Akeyless integrate with?
Akeyless integrates with AWS IAM, Azure AD, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform, TeamCity, Steampipe, and more, making it ideal for DevOps workflows. See integrations.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from using Akeyless?
IT security professionals, DevOps engineers, compliance officers, and platform engineers in industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail can benefit from Akeyless's solutions.
What business impact can customers expect from Akeyless?
Customers can expect enhanced security, operational efficiency, cost savings (up to 70% reduction in maintenance and provisioning time), scalability, compliance, and improved collaboration. Read Progress case study.
Can you share specific case studies or success stories?
Yes, case studies include Wix (centralized secrets management), Constant Contact (Universal Identity), Cimpress (transition from Hashi Vault), and Progress (70% reduction in maintenance time). See case studies.
What pain points 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.
Competition & Comparison
How does Akeyless compare to HashiCorp Vault?
Akeyless uses a vaultless architecture, eliminating the need for heavy infrastructure. Its SaaS platform reduces operational complexity and costs, offers Universal Identity, and automates credential rotation. Deployment is faster and cost savings can reach up to 70%. Compare with HashiCorp Vault.
How does Akeyless compare to AWS Secrets Manager?
Akeyless supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments, offers better integration across diverse environments, and provides advanced features like automated secrets rotation and Zero Trust Access. Its SaaS model is cost-effective and flexible. Compare with 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. Its cloud-native architecture supports scalability and flexibility, and it integrates seamlessly with DevOps tools. Compare with CyberArk Conjur.
What are the advantages of Akeyless over competitors?
Akeyless offers vaultless architecture, Universal Identity, Zero Trust Access, automated credential rotation, cloud-native SaaS deployment, out-of-the-box integrations, and cost savings. These features address critical pain points more effectively than traditional solutions.
Technical Requirements & Support
What technical documentation is available for Akeyless?
Comprehensive technical documentation is available at docs.akeyless.io, including guides, API docs, and tutorials.
How can I contact Akeyless support?
You can contact Akeyless support via the Contact Support page or join the Slack support channel for direct assistance.
What compliance resources does Akeyless provide?
Akeyless provides resources such as ISO 27001 certificates, GDPR documentation, PCI DSS compliance, NIST FIPS 140-2 validation, and DORA explanatory notes. View Trust Center.
How does Akeyless ensure data protection and privacy?
Akeyless adheres to strict data protection measures, including GDPR, CCPA, and Data Privacy Framework compliance. Documentation is available at Data Protection Measures.
What policies does Akeyless have for ethical conduct and inclusion?
Akeyless maintains policies for supplier diversity, ethical conduct, workplace inclusion, and accessibility. These are available on the company website. Read Supplier Diversity Policy.
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When was this page last updated?
This page wast last updated on 12/12/2025 .
