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Description

Access systems from any location using user identity, eliminating the need for traditional solutions like SSH bastion hosts or VPNs that require the distribution and management of credentials, network control configurations such as firewalls, and exposing private networks. Boundary offers a secure method to access critical systems and hosts without the hassle of managing credentials or compromising your network's security, and it is completely open source. You can authenticate using any trusted identity provider you currently utilize, which means there’s no need to distribute new credentials. Instead of relying on physical IP addresses, authorize access based on logical roles and services. Additionally, you can manage dynamic infrastructure and integrate service registries to ensure that hosts and service catalogs are always current. Automate the injection of credentials to securely access services and hosts via HashiCorp Vault, thereby minimizing the risk of credential leakage through dynamic secrets and just-in-time credentials. This innovative approach not only simplifies access management but also enhances overall security and efficiency in your network.

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 Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Atom Yes 
Datacard Secura Yes 
Docker No 
Entitle Yes 
Entrust Identity Enterprise Yes 
Entrust Identity Essentials Yes 
GitHub Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Indent Yes 
Knoldus Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Okta Yes 
Ping Identity Yes 
Pinterest No 
Pradeo No 
Snowflake Yes 
Swarm No 
Yaguara No 

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 
Atom No 
Datacard Secura No 
Docker Yes 
Entitle No 
Entrust Identity Enterprise No 
Entrust Identity Essentials No 
GitHub No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
Indent No 
Knoldus No 
Microsoft Azure No 
Okta No 
Ping Identity No 
Pinterest Yes 
Pradeo Yes 
Snowflake No 
Swarm Yes 
Yaguara Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

HashiCorp

Founded

2012

Country

United States

Website

www.boundaryproject.io

Vendor Details

Company Name

Pinterest

Founded

2009

Country

United States

Website

github.com/pinterest/knox

Product Features

Remote Desktop

Chat No 
Cross-Platform Access No 
File Transfer No 
Group View No 
Mobile Device Access No 
Multi Monitor Support No 
Record Remote Sessions No 
Remote Print No 
Remote Wake No 
User Management No 

Product Features

Privileged Access Management

Application Access Control No 
Behavioral Analytics No 
Credential Management No 
Endpoint Management No 
For MSPs No 
Granular Access Controls No 
Least Privilege No 
Multifactor Authentication No 
Password Management No 
Policy Management No 
Remote Access Management No 
Threat Intelligence No 
User Activity Monitoring No 

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