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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
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Docker
No
KubeArmor
Yes
Pinterest
No
Pradeo
No
Swarm
No
Yaguara
No
Integrations
Docker
Yes
KubeArmor
No
Pinterest
Yes
Pradeo
Yes
Swarm
Yes
Yaguara
Yes
Pricing Details
$999 per month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
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)
Yes
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)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
AccuKnox
Country
United States
Website
www.accuknox.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Founded
2009
Country
United States
Website
github.com/pinterest/knox
Product Features
Cloud Security
Antivirus
No
Application Security
No
Behavioral Analytics
No
Encryption
No
Endpoint Management
Yes
Incident Management
No
Intrusion Detection System
No
Threat Intelligence
Yes
Two-Factor Authentication
No
Vulnerability Management
Yes
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