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Description

AccuKnox offers a Cloud Native Application Security Platform (CNAPP) that follows a zero trust model. This platform is developed in collaboration with the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) and is founded on groundbreaking advancements in container security, anomaly detection, and data provenance. It is versatile enough to be implemented in both public and private cloud settings. The runtime security features of AccuKnox enable users to understand the application behavior of workloads, whether they are running in a public cloud, private cloud, on-premises virtual machines, bare metal, or within Kubernetes orchestrated or non-orchestrated pure-container clusters. In the event that a ransomware attacker breaches the pod's security and gains access to the vault pod, they may execute command injections, potentially encrypting the sensitive secrets stored in volume mount points. Consequently, organizations could be faced with exorbitant costs, often amounting to millions, to recover and decrypt their stolen secrets. This highlights the critical need for robust security measures in today’s digital landscape.

Description

Knox serves as a secret management platform designed for the secure storage and rotation of sensitive information such as secrets, keys, and passwords utilized by various services. Within Pinterest, a multitude of keys and secrets are employed for diverse functions, including signing cookies, encrypting sensitive data, securing the network through TLS, accessing AWS machines, and facilitating communication with third-party services, among others. The risk of these keys being compromised posed significant challenges, as the process of rotation typically required a deployment and often necessitated changes to the codebase. Previously, keys and secrets at Pinterest were stored in Git repositories, leading to their replication across the company's infrastructure and presence on numerous employee laptops, which made tracking access and auditing who had permission to use these keys virtually impossible. To address these issues, Knox was developed with the intention of simplifying the process for developers to securely access and utilize confidential secrets, keys, and credentials. It also ensures the confidentiality of these sensitive elements while providing robust mechanisms for key rotation in the event of a security breach, thereby enhancing overall security practices. By implementing Knox, Pinterest aims to streamline secret management processes while fortifying its defenses against potential vulnerabilities.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Docker
KubeArmor
Pinterest
Pradeo
Swarm
Yaguara

Integrations

Docker
KubeArmor
Pinterest
Pradeo
Swarm
Yaguara

Pricing Details

$999 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

AccuKnox

Country

United States

Website

www.accuknox.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Pinterest

Founded

2009

Country

United States

Website

github.com/pinterest/knox

Product Features

Cloud Security

Antivirus
Application Security
Behavioral Analytics
Encryption
Endpoint Management
Incident Management
Intrusion Detection System
Threat Intelligence
Two-Factor Authentication
Vulnerability Management

Product Features

Privileged Access Management

Application Access Control
Behavioral Analytics
Credential Management
Endpoint Management
For MSPs
Granular Access Controls
Least Privilege
Multifactor Authentication
Password Management
Policy Management
Remote Access Management
Threat Intelligence
User Activity Monitoring

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