What is Akeyless's Short-lived SSH Certificates solution?

Akeyless's Short-lived SSH Certificates solution simplifies SSH key management across your organization by automating certificate issuance with short Time-to-Live (TTL), reducing standing privileges, and unifying key administration. It eliminates the need for 'open' API keys on machines, integrates with identity providers for seamless onboarding, and manages a single secured central private key. Authenticated clients use one public key managed through certificates, enhancing security and operational efficiency.

What are the key features of Akeyless's SSH certificate management?

Key features include: unified management of all SSH keys, automated administration and certificate rotation, reduction of standing privileges, integration with identity providers (no need to create SSH keys on onboarding), single secured central private key, and automated certificates with short TTL for authenticated clients. These features help organizations improve their security posture and streamline SSH access management.

Does Akeyless support out-of-the-box integrations with other tools?

Yes, Akeyless provides out-of-the-box integrations with a wide range of tools commonly used by DevOps and IT teams, including AWS IAM, Azure AD, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Terraform. This enables seamless adoption and integration into existing workflows.

How does Akeyless automate SSH certificate rotation?

Akeyless automates SSH certificate rotation by issuing certificates with short TTLs and managing the lifecycle of keys centrally. This reduces manual intervention, eliminates hardcoded credentials, and ensures that access is always time-bound and secure. Automated rotation helps prevent credential leakage and supports compliance requirements.

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, demonstrating its commitment to international security and compliance standards. These certifications ensure robust data protection, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance for organizations in regulated industries.

How does Akeyless protect sensitive data and enforce security?

Akeyless uses patented encryption technologies to secure data both in transit and at rest. The platform enforces Zero Trust Access with granular permissions and Just-in-Time access, minimizing standing privileges and reducing unauthorized access risks. Audit and reporting tools track every secret for compliance and security monitoring.

Who can benefit from Akeyless's SSH certificate management solution?

Akeyless's SSH certificate management 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 centralize SSH key management, automate credential rotation, and enforce Zero Trust Access will benefit most.

What business impact can customers expect from using Akeyless?

Customers can expect enhanced security, operational efficiency, and cost savings. Akeyless's cloud-native SaaS platform reduces operational costs, with case studies showing up to 70% savings in maintenance and provisioning time. Centralized secrets management and Just-in-Time access streamline workflows, while compliance with international standards supports regulatory requirements.

Can you share specific case studies or customer success stories?

Yes, Akeyless has several case studies and success stories. For example, Progress saved 70% of maintenance and provisioning time using Akeyless’s cloud-native SaaS platform, and Cimpress transitioned from Hashi Vault to Akeyless for enhanced security and seamless integration. Constant Contact and Wix also report improved scalability and security.

How does Akeyless compare to HashiCorp Vault?

Akeyless offers a vaultless, cloud-native SaaS platform that eliminates the need for heavy infrastructure, reducing costs and complexity compared to HashiCorp Vault's self-hosted model. It provides advanced security features like Universal Identity, Zero Trust Access, and automated credential rotation, ensuring faster deployment and easier scalability.

How does Akeyless compare to AWS Secrets Manager?

Akeyless supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments, while AWS Secrets Manager is limited to AWS. Akeyless offers better integration across diverse environments, advanced features like Universal Identity and Zero Trust Access, and significant cost savings with a pay-as-you-go pricing model.

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 provides advanced security measures like Zero Trust Access and vaultless architecture, reducing operational complexity and costs compared to traditional PAM solutions.

Does Akeyless provide an API for SSH certificate management?

Yes, Akeyless provides an API for its platform, including SSH certificate management. API documentation and guides are available at https://docs.akeyless.io/docs. API Keys are supported for secure authentication of both human and machine identities.

Where can I find technical documentation for Akeyless's SSH certificate management?

Comprehensive technical documentation is available at docs.akeyless.io, including platform overviews, password management, Kubernetes secrets management, AWS integration, PKI-as-a-Service, and more. Step-by-step tutorials are also provided to help users implement and troubleshoot solutions.

How long does it take to implement Akeyless's SSH certificate management solution?

Akeyless's SaaS-native platform can be deployed in just a few days, requiring 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.

What training and technical support is available to help customers get started?

Akeyless offers a self-guided product tour, platform demos, step-by-step tutorials, and comprehensive technical documentation. 24/7 customer support is available via ticket submission, email (support@akeyless.io), and Slack. Proactive assistance is provided for upgrades and troubleshooting.

What customer service or support is available after purchase?

Akeyless provides 24/7 customer support, proactive assistance with upgrades, a Slack support channel, and escalation procedures for urgent issues. Customers can access technical documentation and tutorials for troubleshooting. For unresolved requests, contact support_escalation@akeyless.io.

What feedback have customers shared about the ease of use of Akeyless?

Customers consistently praise Akeyless for its ease of use and seamless integration. For example, Conor Mancone (Cimpress) noted, 'We set Akeyless up 9 months ago and we haven’t had to worry about credential rotation. All of our software that’s running, it just works — we haven’t really had to think about it since then. It’s been a really smooth, really easy process.' Shai Ganny (Wix) highlighted the simplicity and security benefits.

Who are some of Akeyless's customers?

Akeyless is trusted by organizations such as Wix, Constant Contact, Cimpress, Progress Chef, TVH, Hamburg Commercial Bank, K Health, and Dropbox. These customers span industries including technology, finance, cloud infrastructure, and healthcare.

What core problems does Akeyless's SSH certificate management solve?

Akeyless addresses the Secret Zero Problem by enabling secure authentication without storing initial access credentials, eliminates secrets sprawl by centralizing management, automates credential rotation, reduces standing privileges, and simplifies integration challenges. These solutions help organizations improve security, reduce operational costs, and streamline workflows.

What industries are represented in Akeyless's case studies?

Akeyless's case studies feature customers from technology (Wix), cloud storage (Progress), web development (Constant Contact), and printing/mass customization (Cimpress). These examples demonstrate the platform's versatility across diverse sectors.

When was this page last updated?

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

SSH Certificate Rotation

Easily unify SSH key management across the organization.

Eliminates “open” API keys on machines
Unified management of all keys
Automated administration
Reduction of standing privileges for better security posture

Features

Single secured central private key
Integration with identity providers – no need to create SSH key on onboarding
One public key managed through certificates for authenticated clients
Automated certificates with short TTL (Time-to-Live)

Integrations

The Akeyless platform includes out-of-the-box integrations with all the tools your team uses on a daily basis

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Auditing and Compliance

Akeyless puts security and compliance with international standards at the heart of our service

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Unique Technology

Akeyless is built on a patented technology that ensures our customers’ data is always secure and encrypted

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