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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.

Description

Knox Systems offers an innovative AI-driven compliance and cloud solution tailored for SaaS companies seeking rapid FedRAMP authorization and secure application deployment for the U.S. government. Its platform features a managed federal cloud environment paired with automated compliance tools that simplify the often arduous certification process, significantly slashing timelines from several years down to as few as 90 days. In addition, it boasts AI-enhanced functionalities, including real-time inventory tracking, automated infrastructure mapping to FedRAMP and NIST security standards, ongoing monitoring, and automated vulnerability remediation, which helps maintain compliance over time. The company maintains a pre-authorized cloud "boundary" that allows applications to adopt necessary security controls, thereby sparing businesses from having to reconstruct their architectures while still adhering to stringent federal standards. This approach not only accelerates compliance but also provides peace of mind for organizations navigating the complexities of federal requirements.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 
Docker Yes 
Google Cloud Platform No 
Microsoft Azure No 
Pinterest Yes 
Pradeo Yes 
Swarm Yes 
Yaguara Yes 

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Docker No 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Pinterest No 
Pradeo No 
Swarm No 
Yaguara No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version 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 

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 No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Pinterest

Founded

2009

Country

United States

Website

github.com/pinterest/knox

Vendor Details

Company Name

Knox

Country

United States

Website

knoxsystems.com

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 

Product Features

Compliance

Archiving & Retention No 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) No 
Audit Management No 
Compliance Tracking No 
Controls Testing No 
Environmental Compliance No 
FDA Compliance No 
HIPAA Compliance No 
ISO Compliance No 
Incident Management No 
OSHA Compliance No 
Risk Management No 
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance No 
Surveys & Feedback No 
Version Control No 
Workflow / Process Automation No 

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