Frequently Asked Questions

Product Information

What is Akeyless and what does it do?

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 human and machine identities, and uses patented Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC) for zero-knowledge encryption. Learn more.

What are the main products and services offered by Akeyless?

Akeyless offers secrets management, identity security (including Zero Trust Access and Universal Identity), encryption and key management, automation for credential rotation and certificate lifecycle, and out-of-the-box integrations for DevOps workflows. Details here.

How does Akeyless's Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC) work?

DFC is a patented technology that ensures zero-knowledge encryption, meaning no third party—including Akeyless—can access your secrets. This cryptographic approach fragments and distributes encryption keys, enhancing security. Read more.

Does Akeyless provide an API for integration?

Yes, Akeyless offers a robust API for its platform, with documentation available at docs.akeyless.io/docs. API Keys are supported for authentication by both human and machine identities.

Where can I find technical documentation and tutorials for Akeyless?

Comprehensive technical documentation is available at docs.akeyless.io, and step-by-step tutorials can be found at tutorials.akeyless.io/docs.

What integrations does Akeyless support?

Akeyless supports integrations with Redis, Redshift, Snowflake, SAP HANA, TeamCity, Terraform, Steampipe, Splunk, Sumo Logic, Syslog, Venafi, Sectigo, ZeroSSL, ServiceNow, Slack, Ruby, Python, Node.js, OpenShift, and Rancher. For a full list, visit Akeyless Integrations.

What is the Trust Center and what information does it provide?

The Trust Center provides detailed information about Akeyless's security and compliance practices, including certifications, privacy policies, and regulatory adherence. Visit the Trust Center.

What industries does Akeyless serve?

Akeyless serves technology, marketing and communications, manufacturing, software development, banking and finance, healthcare, and retail industries. Case studies include Wix, Constant Contact, Cimpress, Progress Chef, Hamburg Commercial Bank, K Health, and TVH. See case studies.

Who are some of Akeyless's notable customers?

Notable customers include Wix, Constant Contact, Cimpress, Progress Chef, Hamburg Commercial Bank, K Health, and TVH. Read their stories.

What is the role of Universal Identity in Akeyless?

Universal Identity solves the Secret Zero Problem by enabling secure authentication without storing initial access credentials, eliminating hardcoded secrets and reducing breach risks. Learn more.

How does Akeyless support hybrid and multi-cloud environments?

Akeyless's cloud-native SaaS platform is designed for scalability and flexibility, supporting hybrid and multi-cloud environments to meet the needs of enterprises and startups alike.

What is the implementation time for Akeyless?

Akeyless can be deployed in just a few days due to its cloud-native SaaS architecture, eliminating the need for heavy infrastructure. Schedule a demo.

How easy is it to start using Akeyless?

Getting started is simple with platform demos, self-guided product tours, tutorials, and a free trial. Minimal technical expertise is required thanks to an intuitive interface and pre-configured workflows. Start Free.

What onboarding resources are available for new users?

Resources include platform demos, product tours, tutorials, technical documentation, 24/7 support, and a Slack support channel. Explore resources.

What feedback have customers given about Akeyless's ease of use?

Customers praise Akeyless for quick implementation, minimal technical expertise required, and comprehensive onboarding. Cimpress reported a 270% increase in user adoption, and Constant Contact highlighted secure management and time savings. Read Cimpress case study.

What business impact can customers expect from using Akeyless?

Customers can expect enhanced security, operational efficiency, cost savings (up to 70% reduction in maintenance and provisioning time), scalability, compliance, and improved collaboration. See Progress case study.

What are the key capabilities and benefits of Akeyless?

Key capabilities include 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, scalability, and ease of use. Learn more.

Security & Compliance

What security and compliance certifications does Akeyless have?

Akeyless holds SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, FIPS 140-2, PCI DSS, CSA STAR Registry, and DORA compliance certifications. See details.

How does Akeyless ensure data privacy?

Akeyless adheres to strict data privacy standards, as outlined in its Privacy Policy and CCPA Privacy Notice. Privacy Policy, CCPA Notice.

How does Akeyless help with regulatory compliance?

Akeyless ensures adherence to GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other regulatory requirements by securely managing sensitive data and providing audit trails. Learn more.

What is Zero-Knowledge Encryption and how does Akeyless implement it?

Zero-Knowledge Encryption means that no third party, including Akeyless, can access your secrets. This is achieved through Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC). Read more.

Features & Capabilities

What is Vaultless Architecture and how does it benefit users?

Vaultless Architecture eliminates the need for heavy infrastructure, reducing costs and complexity. It enables faster deployment and scalability for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Learn more.

How does Akeyless automate credential rotation?

Akeyless automates the rotation of secrets and credentials, eliminating hardcoded credentials and ensuring secrets are always up-to-date, which enhances security and reduces manual errors.

Does Akeyless support Just-in-Time access?

Yes, Akeyless provides granular permissions and Just-in-Time access, minimizing standing privileges and unauthorized access risks.

What SDKs are available for developers?

Akeyless offers SDKs for Ruby, Python, and Node.js, enabling developers to integrate secrets management into their applications. See SDKs.

How does Akeyless integrate with CI/CD pipelines?

Akeyless integrates with CI/CD tools such as TeamCity, enabling secure secrets management and automation within development workflows. Learn more.

Does Akeyless support Kubernetes environments?

Yes, Akeyless supports Kubernetes environments including OpenShift and Rancher, providing secure secrets management for containerized applications. See integrations.

What log forwarding integrations are available?

Akeyless supports log forwarding integrations with Splunk, Sumo Logic, and Syslog, enabling centralized monitoring and auditability. 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, retail, and software development can benefit from Akeyless. See case studies.

What core problems does Akeyless solve?

Akeyless solves the Secret Zero Problem, legacy secrets management challenges, secrets sprawl, standing privileges and access risks, cost and maintenance overheads, and integration challenges. Learn more.

What pain points do Akeyless customers typically face?

Customers often face challenges such as securely authenticating without storing initial access credentials, inefficiencies with legacy tools, scattered secrets, excessive access permissions, high operational costs, and integration complexity. Akeyless addresses these pain points with modern solutions.

Can you share specific case studies or success stories?

Yes, case studies include Wix (centralized secrets management and Zero Trust Access), Constant Contact (Universal Identity), Cimpress (migration from Hashi Vault), and Progress (70% reduction in maintenance time). See all case studies.

Competition & Comparison

How does Akeyless compare to HashiCorp Vault?

Akeyless uses a vaultless architecture, cloud-native SaaS platform, and features like Universal Identity and automated credential rotation, resulting in faster deployment, lower costs, and advanced security. Compare here.

How does Akeyless compare to AWS Secrets Manager?

Akeyless supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments, offers better integration across diverse environments, and advanced features like automated secrets rotation and Zero Trust Access. Compare here.

How does Akeyless compare to CyberArk Conjur?

Akeyless unifies secrets, access, certificates, and keys into a single SaaS platform, streamlining operations and reducing complexity compared to managing multiple tools. Compare here.

Why should a customer choose Akeyless over alternatives?

Akeyless stands out for its vaultless architecture, Universal Identity, Zero Trust Access, automated credential rotation, cloud-native SaaS platform, and out-of-the-box integrations. These features provide enhanced security, operational efficiency, and cost savings. See comparison.

What are the advantages of Akeyless for different user segments?

IT security professionals benefit from Zero Trust Access and compliance; DevOps engineers from centralized secrets management and automation; compliance officers from audit logs and regulatory adherence; platform engineers from reduced infrastructure complexity and operational costs.

What specific features put Akeyless ahead of the competition?

Features such as Universal Identity, vaultless architecture, Zero Trust Access, automated credential rotation, cloud-native SaaS platform, and out-of-the-box integrations differentiate Akeyless from competitors. See comparison.

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