Frequently Asked Questions
Product Information: PKI as a Service
What is Akeyless PKI as a Service?
Akeyless PKI as a Service is a cloud-native solution that automates the generation and rotation of internal certificates, simplifying certificate management and reducing standing privileges. It enables unified management of all keys, centralized administration, and tracking to improve your organization's security posture. Learn more in the PKI-as-a-Service documentation.
What features does Akeyless PKI as a Service offer?
Key features include automated certificate creation and rotation, certificate template definition for easier administration, short TTL (Time-To-Live) certificates, and centralized management of all keys. These capabilities help organizations save time, improve security, and streamline certificate lifecycle management. See PKI-as-a-Service documentation.
How does Akeyless PKI as a Service simplify certificate management?
Akeyless PKI as a Service automates certificate creation and rotation, allowing organizations to save time and reduce manual errors. Centralized administration and tracking improve visibility and control, while unified key management streamlines operations across environments.
Features & Capabilities
Does Akeyless PKI as a Service support automated certificate rotation?
Yes, Akeyless PKI as a Service supports automated generation and rotation of internal certificates, helping organizations maintain strong security hygiene and reduce the risk of expired or compromised certificates. Read more in the documentation.
Can I define certificate templates for easier administration?
Yes, Akeyless PKI as a Service allows you to define certificate templates, making administration and certificate issuance more streamlined and consistent across your organization.
Does Akeyless PKI as a Service offer short TTL certificates?
Yes, the platform supports automated certificate creation with short Time-To-Live (TTL), which enhances security by limiting the window of exposure for certificates and reducing the risk of misuse.
What integrations are available with Akeyless PKI as a Service?
Akeyless PKI as a Service includes out-of-the-box integrations with popular tools and platforms used by IT and DevOps teams, such as AWS IAM, Azure AD, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Terraform. View all integrations.
Security & Compliance
How does Akeyless PKI as a Service ensure security and compliance?
Akeyless PKI as a Service is built on patented encryption technology and adheres to international standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, FIPS 140-2, and CSA STAR. The platform enforces granular permissions, Just-in-Time access, and provides audit and reporting tools for regulatory compliance. Visit the Trust Center for more details.
What security certifications does Akeyless PKI as a Service hold?
Akeyless PKI as a Service holds certifications including ISO 27001, FIPS 140-2, CSA STAR, PCI DSS, and SOC 2 Type II. These certifications demonstrate compliance with strict security and regulatory standards. See all certifications.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from Akeyless PKI as a Service?
Akeyless PKI as a Service is ideal for IT security professionals, DevOps engineers, compliance officers, and platform engineers in industries such as technology, finance, retail, manufacturing, and cloud infrastructure. Organizations seeking to automate certificate management, improve security, and ensure compliance will benefit most. Learn more about our customers.
What business impact can customers expect from using Akeyless PKI as a Service?
Customers can expect enhanced security, operational efficiency, and cost savings. The platform's automation and centralized management reduce manual effort and maintenance costs, with case studies showing up to 70% savings in maintenance and provisioning time. Compliance with international standards supports audit readiness and regulatory requirements. Read the Progress case study.
Competition & Comparison
How does Akeyless PKI as a Service compare to HashiCorp Vault?
Akeyless PKI as a Service offers a vaultless, cloud-native SaaS architecture, reducing infrastructure complexity and operational costs compared to HashiCorp Vault's self-hosted model. It provides advanced features like automated credential rotation and Zero Trust Access, with faster deployment and easier scalability. See detailed comparison.
How does Akeyless PKI as a Service compare to AWS Secrets Manager?
Akeyless PKI as a Service supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments, unlike AWS Secrets Manager which is limited to AWS. It offers better integration across diverse environments and advanced features such as Universal Identity and Zero Trust Access, with significant cost savings. See detailed comparison.
How does Akeyless PKI as a Service compare to CyberArk Conjur?
Akeyless PKI as a Service 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 vaultless architecture, reducing operational complexity and costs. See detailed comparison.
Implementation & Ease of Use
How long does it take to implement Akeyless PKI as a Service?
Akeyless PKI as a Service can be deployed in just a few days, thanks to its SaaS-native architecture that requires no infrastructure management. 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.
How easy is it to get started with Akeyless PKI as a Service?
Getting started is simple and efficient. Akeyless offers a self-guided product tour, platform demos, and step-by-step tutorials. 24/7 support is available for any questions or issues during setup.
Support & Technical Documentation
What support options are available for Akeyless PKI as a Service?
Akeyless provides 24/7 customer support via ticket submission, email ([email protected]), and a dedicated Slack channel. Proactive assistance is available for upgrades and troubleshooting. For unresolved issues, customers can escalate via [email protected]. Contact support.
Where can I find technical documentation for Akeyless PKI as a Service?
Comprehensive technical documentation is available at docs.akeyless.io, including platform overviews, integration guides, and step-by-step tutorials for PKI as a Service.
Customer Proof & Success Stories
Can you share any customer success stories related to Akeyless PKI as a Service?
Yes, Akeyless has several case studies demonstrating business impact. For example, Progress saved 70% of maintenance and provisioning time using Akeyless’s cloud-native SaaS platform. Constant Contact scaled in a multi-cloud, multi-team environment, and Cimpress transitioned from Hashi Vault to Akeyless for enhanced security and seamless integration. Read the Progress case study, Constant Contact case study, Cimpress case study.
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When was this page last updated?
This page wast last updated on 12/12/2025 .
