Frequently Asked Questions
Secrets Management & Industry Insights
What did the 2024 survey reveal about secrets management practices?
The 2024 survey presented in the Akeyless webinar found that 96% of security professionals and leaders admitted to keeping organizational secrets outside of secrets managers, often in vulnerable areas. This highlights the widespread issue of secrets sprawl and the ongoing risks organizations face when secrets are not centrally managed. Note: The survey also revealed disparities in cost perceptions of secret leaks across management levels. Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.
What are the main risks associated with secrets sprawl?
Secrets sprawl refers to the practice of storing sensitive credentials (like API keys, passwords, and certificates) in multiple, often insecure locations. The main risks include increased vulnerability to breaches, difficulty in tracking and rotating secrets, and higher operational costs due to manual management. The 2024 survey found that nearly all organizations are affected by this issue. Note: Akeyless addresses these risks with centralized secrets management and automation, but organizations with highly specialized legacy systems may require custom integrations.
Product Information & Features
What is Akeyless and what does it do?
Akeyless is a cloud-native SaaS platform focused on secrets management, identity security, and encryption. It centralizes the management of secrets (API keys, passwords, certificates), secures both human and machine identities with features like Zero Trust Access and Universal Identity, and uses patented Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC) for zero-knowledge encryption. It also automates credential rotation and integrates with tools such as AWS IAM, Azure AD, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Note: Akeyless may not be suitable for organizations requiring on-premises-only deployments. Source
What are the key features of Akeyless?
Key features of Akeyless include: Vaultless architecture (no heavy infrastructure required), Universal Identity (solves the Secret Zero Problem), Zero Trust Access (granular permissions and Just-in-Time access), automated credential rotation, out-of-the-box integrations with major DevOps tools, and compliance with standards like ISO 27001, SOC, and NIST FIPS 140-2. Note: Some advanced features may require configuration; detailed limitations not publicly documented. Source
Does Akeyless offer an API?
Yes, Akeyless provides an API for its platform. API documentation is available at https://docs.akeyless.io/docs. Akeyless supports API Keys for authentication, usable by both human and machine identities. Note: Some advanced API features may require specific permissions or plans. Source
What integrations does Akeyless support?
Akeyless supports a wide range of integrations, including: Redis, Redshift, Snowflake, SAP HANA (for dynamic and rotated secrets), TeamCity (CI/CD), Terraform Provider, Steampipe Plugin (infra automation), Splunk, Sumo Logic, Syslog (log forwarding), Venafi (certificate management), Sectigo, ZeroSSL (certificate authority), ServiceNow and Slack (event forwarding), SDKs for Ruby, Python, Node.js, and Kubernetes platforms like OpenShift and Rancher. For a full list, visit Akeyless Integrations. Note: Some integrations may require additional setup or licensing.
Implementation & Ease of Use
How long does it take to implement Akeyless and how easy is it to start?
Akeyless’s cloud-native SaaS platform can be deployed in just a few days, as it does not require managing heavy infrastructure. Customers can access platform demos, self-guided product tours, and tutorials for onboarding. 24/7 support and a Slack support channel are available for troubleshooting. Note: Organizations with highly customized legacy systems may require additional integration time. Platform Demo
What feedback have customers given about Akeyless's ease of use?
Customers have praised Akeyless for its user-friendly design and quick implementation. For example, Cimpress reported a 270% increase in user adoption after switching to Akeyless, and Constant Contact highlighted improved team empowerment and resource savings. Onboarding resources include demos, product tours, and tutorials. Note: Some users with highly specialized requirements may need additional support. Cimpress Case Study
Use Cases & Business Impact
What business impact can customers expect from using Akeyless?
Customers can expect enhanced security (through Zero Trust Access and Universal Identity), operational efficiency (centralized secrets management, automation), and cost savings (up to 70% reduction in maintenance and provisioning time, as seen in the Progress case study). Akeyless also supports compliance and audit readiness. Note: Actual results may vary depending on organizational complexity. Progress Case Study
What types of organizations and industries use Akeyless?
Akeyless is used by organizations across technology (Wix, Dropbox), marketing and communications (Constant Contact), manufacturing (Cimpress), software development (Progress Chef), banking and finance (Hamburg Commercial Bank), healthcare (K Health), and retail (TVH). It is suitable for IT security professionals, DevOps engineers, compliance officers, and platform engineers. Note: Organizations with highly regulated or air-gapped environments should confirm fit with Akeyless sales. Case Studies
Competition & Comparison
How does Akeyless compare to HashiCorp Vault?
Akeyless uses a vaultless architecture, eliminating the need for heavy infrastructure, and is delivered as a cloud-native SaaS platform. This reduces operational complexity and costs (up to 70% savings). Features like Universal Identity and automated credential rotation are included. HashiCorp Vault is self-hosted and may require more infrastructure management. Choose Akeyless for SaaS simplicity and cost savings; choose HashiCorp Vault if you require on-premises deployment. Akeyless vs HashiCorp Vault
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 advanced features like automated secrets rotation and Zero Trust Access, and a pay-as-you-go SaaS model. AWS Secrets Manager may be preferable for AWS-only environments. Note: Akeyless may require additional configuration for AWS-specific integrations. Akeyless vs AWS Secrets Manager
How does Akeyless compare to CyberArk Conjur?
Akeyless unifies secrets, access, certificates, and keys into a single SaaS platform, reducing the need for multiple tools. It offers cloud-native scalability and integrates with DevOps tools like Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Terraform. CyberArk Conjur may be preferred for organizations already invested in the CyberArk ecosystem. Note: Akeyless may not support all CyberArk-specific features. Akeyless vs CyberArk
Technical Documentation & Support
Where can I find technical documentation and tutorials for Akeyless?
Comprehensive technical documentation is available at https://docs.akeyless.io/. Step-by-step tutorials can be found at https://tutorials.akeyless.io/docs. These resources cover implementation, integration, and troubleshooting. Note: Some advanced topics may require direct support.
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When was this page last updated?
This page wast last updated on 12/12/2025 .
