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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 

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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

Pinterest

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 

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