Modern PAM | Akeyless

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What is Modern PAM and how does Akeyless deliver it?

Modern PAM (Privileged Access Management) is a cloud-native, identity-driven approach that uses just-in-time, ephemeral credentials to eliminate standing privileges and enable secure access for both human and non-human identities, including AI agents. Akeyless delivers Modern PAM through its SaaS-native platform, providing secure remote access, granular controls, and seamless integration with existing identity providers. Learn more.

How does Akeyless Secure Remote Access work?

Akeyless Secure Remote Access enables users to connect directly to resources such as servers, databases, internal applications, and SaaS platforms in any environment—private, public, or on-prem—using just-in-time, short-lived credentials tied to verified identities. This approach eliminates the need for static or shared secrets and standing privileges. Read the technical overview.

What types of identities does Akeyless PAM support?

Akeyless PAM supports both human and non-human identities, including employees, external vendors, service accounts, applications, machine accounts, and AI agents. Identity-based policies and ephemeral credentials ensure every user and machine gets only the access needed, when needed.

Which platforms and environments are supported by Akeyless Secure Remote Access?

Akeyless Secure Remote Access supports all major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), on-prem environments (servers via SSH and RDP), databases, and Kubernetes clusters. It unifies access across hybrid infrastructure and integrates with DevOps workflows to reduce complexity and risk.

How does Akeyless PAM differ from traditional PAM solutions?

Akeyless PAM is SaaS-native, emphasizing simplicity and user experience. Unlike legacy tools that are complex, costly, and clunky, Akeyless integrates with existing IdPs and native tooling to deliver seamless just-in-time access, full session oversight, and lower total cost of ownership. Download the comparison brief.

What are the core features of Akeyless Modern PAM?

Core features include granular, identity-driven controls; seamless SSO integration; time-bound access with short-lived credentials; session recording and audit trails; automatic cloud onboarding; and real-time anomaly detection. These features provide secure, compliant, and efficient privileged access management for cloud-first organizations.

How does Akeyless deliver just-in-time access?

Akeyless delivers just-in-time access by instantly brokering sessions with short-lived credentials, tying access directly to verified identities, and aligning with Zero Trust and least-privilege principles. This eliminates standing privileges and reduces the risk of misuse or lateral movement.

What is the role of session recording and audit trails in Akeyless PAM?

Session recording and audit trails in Akeyless PAM provide full visibility into privileged actions, capturing detailed user activities and commands. This enables organizations to meet regulatory requirements, accelerate incident investigations, and maintain auditable logs for compliance.

How does Akeyless simplify cloud operations for PAM?

Akeyless simplifies cloud operations by enabling quick onboarding (in days, not months), seamless integration with identity providers and approval workflows, and extending access control across clouds, databases, servers, and Kubernetes clusters. Its SaaS-native platform eliminates infrastructure management overhead.

What is real-time anomaly detection in Akeyless PAM?

Real-time anomaly detection in Akeyless PAM identifies suspicious or risky activity as it happens, triggering alerts or automated responses through SIEM and SOAR integrations. This proactive approach helps organizations stop threats before they escalate.

How does Akeyless support automatic cloud onboarding?

Akeyless continuously detects and enrolls new servers, databases, and Kubernetes clusters across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring complete coverage as infrastructure evolves. This eliminates gaps and manual onboarding processes.

What customer success stories are available for Akeyless PAM?

Customers such as Constant Contact, Cimpress, Progress, and Wix have reported significant improvements in scalability, security, and operational efficiency after adopting Akeyless PAM. For example, Progress saved 70% of maintenance and provisioning time, and Cimpress replaced Hashi Vault for better agility. See case studies.

What pain points does Akeyless PAM address?

Akeyless PAM addresses pain points such as fragmented workflows, cloud scale overwhelming manual processes, proliferation of non-human privileged users, high cost and upkeep, and lack of native coverage for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It streamlines access, reduces risk, and lowers operational overhead.

How quickly can Akeyless PAM be deployed?

Akeyless PAM can be deployed in days, not months, thanks to its SaaS-native architecture. There is no infrastructure to manage, and it integrates easily with existing identity and approval workflows for rapid adoption.

How does Akeyless PAM help with compliance?

Akeyless PAM records every privileged session and generates detailed audit logs, providing complete visibility into user actions. This makes it easier to prove compliance, accelerate investigations, and meet regulatory requirements.

What integrations are available for Akeyless PAM?

Akeyless PAM offers out-of-the-box integrations with identity providers (Okta, Azure AD, Ping), DevOps tools (Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform), log forwarding (Splunk, Sumo Logic, Syslog), certificate management (Venafi), and more. Explore integrations.

Does Akeyless PAM support API access?

Yes, Akeyless provides an API for its platform, including Secure Remote Access. API documentation is available for developers and integrators. See API docs.

What technical documentation and tutorials are available for Akeyless PAM?

Akeyless provides comprehensive technical documentation and step-by-step tutorials to assist with implementation and usage. Resources include guides, API docs, and onboarding tutorials. Technical docs | Tutorials

What compliance certifications does Akeyless PAM hold?

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

How does Akeyless PAM ensure data privacy?

Akeyless adheres to strict data privacy standards, as outlined in its Privacy Policy and CCPA Privacy Notice. The platform uses zero-knowledge encryption, ensuring that no third party, including Akeyless, can access your secrets. Privacy Policy

What is Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC) and how does it enhance security?

Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC) is Akeyless's patented technology for zero-knowledge encryption. It ensures that secrets are fragmented and distributed, so no single party—including Akeyless—can access the complete secret. Learn about DFC

Who are the typical users and industries for Akeyless PAM?

Typical users include IT security professionals, DevOps engineers, compliance officers, and platform engineers. Industries represented in case studies include technology (Wix, Dropbox), marketing (Constant Contact), manufacturing (Cimpress), software development (Progress Chef), banking (Hamburg Commercial Bank), healthcare (K Health), and retail (TVH). See case studies

How does Akeyless PAM compare to HashiCorp Vault?

Akeyless PAM uses a vaultless architecture, eliminating the need for heavy infrastructure and reducing operational complexity and costs. It offers SaaS-based deployment, faster implementation, and advanced security features like Universal Identity and Zero Trust Access. Compare with HashiCorp Vault

How does Akeyless PAM compare to AWS Secrets Manager?

Akeyless PAM supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments, providing better integration across diverse platforms and advanced features like automated secrets rotation and Zero Trust Access. AWS Secrets Manager is limited to AWS environments. Compare with AWS Secrets Manager

How does Akeyless PAM compare to CyberArk Conjur?

Akeyless PAM unifies secrets, access, certificates, and keys into a single SaaS platform, eliminating the need for multiple tools and reducing operational complexity. It supports scalability and seamless integration with DevOps tools. Compare with CyberArk Conjur

What business impact can customers expect from Akeyless PAM?

Customers can expect enhanced security, operational efficiency, cost savings (up to 70% reduction in maintenance and provisioning time), scalability, improved compliance, and better collaboration between teams. These impacts are demonstrated in case studies from Progress, Cimpress, and others. Read Progress case study

How easy is it to use and implement Akeyless PAM?

Akeyless PAM is designed for quick implementation and ease of use. Customers report deployment in days, minimal technical expertise required, and comprehensive onboarding resources such as demos, product tours, and tutorials. Get a demo

What support options are available for Akeyless PAM?

Akeyless offers 24/7 support, a Slack support channel, technical documentation, tutorials, and proactive assistance during onboarding and implementation. Submit a support ticket

What are the key benefits of Akeyless Modern PAM?

Key benefits include enhanced security (Zero Trust Access, Universal Identity), operational efficiency (centralized management, automation), cost savings (up to 70% reduction in maintenance), scalability (multi-cloud support), improved compliance, and ease of use. These benefits are validated by customer success stories and industry recognition.

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When was this page last updated?

This page wast last updated on 12/12/2025 .

Deliver just-in-time Secure Remote Access across your environment, and eliminate secrets and standing privileges for good.

Reduce Risk
Remove standing privileges and limit access to the moment it’s needed.
Work Faster
Get instant, secure access to resources without the friction of legacy PAM workflows.
Simplify Compliance
Track privileged sessions with full visibility and audit trails.

Traditional PAM Falls Short

Legacy solutions weren’t built for cloud-native environments or the modern technology stack, leaving gaps in security, agility, and control.

Fragmented, cumbersome workflows slow teams down. Multiple tools, missing native client support, and manual steps frustrate users and admins while delaying access.

Cloud scale overwhelms manual processes. Constantly changing resources and identities make policies too complex to manage effectively.

Non-human identities are the new privileged users. The proliferation of service accounts, pipelines, and API tokens give attackers easy paths for lateral movement.

High cost and upkeep drain resources. Complex deployments, expensive licensing, and time-consuming upgrades add overhead without delivering agility.

Modern PAM for a Cloud-First World

Secure privileged access with secretless, just-in-time access, advanced policy controls, and complete session visibility; built for hybrid and multi-cloud environments and the users that connect to them, whether human, machine, or AI.

Deliver Just-in-Time Access

Give users fast, secure entry without secrets or standing privileges.

Instantly broker sessions with short-lived credentials
Tie access directly to verified identities
Align with Zero Trust and least-privilege principles

Simplify Cloud Operations

Deploy quickly and integrate seamlessly across your environment.

Onboard in days, not months, with a SaaS-native platform
Connect easily to your Identity Provider and approval workflows
Extend access control across clouds, databases, servers, and Kubernetes

Strengthen Security Everywhere

Protect systems with smarter access controls and real-time anomaly detection.

Stop relying on static or shared credentials
Enforce granular, policy-based access
Detect risky activity before it escalates

Stay Audit-Ready

Meet regulatory requirements with stronger oversight of privileged sessions.

Monitor and record every privileged action
Generate clear, auditable trails for regulators and auditors
Accelerate incident investigations with complete session history

Granular, Identity-Driven Controls
Grant privileged account access based on verified identity and role. Fine-grained policies ensure users and applications get only the access they need, reducing the risk of misuse or lateral movement.
Seamless SSO Integration
Simplify access without creating new silos. Connect to your IdP of choice, including Okta, Azure AD, and Ping, using SAML, LDAP, or OIDC to deliver platform-agnostic single sign-on across systems and clouds.
Time-Bound Access
Remove the risk of standing privileges. Grant short-lived credentials that expire at session end, including for contractors and third parties. Automatically rotate any static credentials required for edge cases.
Session Recording and Audit Trails
Prove compliance and accelerate investigations. Record every privileged session and account activity, capture detailed user actions and commands, and maintain auditable logs that stand up to regulatory scrutiny.
Automatic Cloud Onboarding
Eliminate gaps as infrastructure evolves. Continuously detect and enroll new servers, databases, and Kubernetes clusters across AWS, Azure, and GCP for complete coverage.
Real-Time Anomaly Detection
Stop threats before they escalate. Identify anomalous activity as it happens and trigger alerts or responses through SIEM and SOAR integration.

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

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FAQs

Answers to the Most Common Questions About Modern PAM and Akeyless Secure Remote Access

What is Modern / Next-Gen PAM?

Modern PAM, or Next-Gen PAM, is a cloud-native identity-driven approach that uses just-in-time, ephemeral credentials to eliminate standing privileges and enable secure access for non-human identities , including AI agents, in addition to humans. Traditional PAM, by contrast, is often self-hosted, harder to scale in hybrid and multi-cloud environments, and lacks native coverage for many use cases, leaving security gaps and increasing operational complexity.

What makes Akeyless different from traditional PAM solutions?

Akeyless delivers modern, SaaS-native PAM that emphasizes simplicity and user experience. Unlike legacy tools that are complex, costly, and clunky, Akeyless integrates with existing IdPs and native tooling to deliver seamless just-in-time access, full session oversight, and lower total cost of ownership.

Does Akeyless support both human and machine access?

Yes, Akeyless secures privileged access for employees, external vendors, and non-human identities such as applications, machine accounts, and AI agents. Identity-based policies and ephemeral credentials ensure every user and machine gets exactly the access it needs, only when it needs it.

What infrastructure and platforms are supported?

Akeyless Secure Remote Access supports all major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), on-prem environments (servers via SSH and RDP), databases, and Kubernetes. It unifies access across hybrid infrastructure and integrates with DevOps workflows to reduce complexity and risk.

In what ways does Akeyless ensure compliance?

Akeyless records every privileged session and generates detailed audit logs to meet regulatory requirements. Complete visibility into user actions makes it easier to prove compliance and accelerate investigations.

How quickly can Akeyless be deployed?

As a SaaS-native platform, Akeyless can be deployed in days, not months, with no infrastructure to manage. It integrates easily with existing identity and approval workflows for quick adoption across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.