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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

Enhance security across the entire software stack by implementing a cohesive secrets management solution that is accessible to all engineers, from administrators to interns. Storing passwords and API keys directly within source code poses a significant security threat, yet managing these secrets effectively can introduce a level of complexity that complicates deployment processes. Tools like Git, Slack, and email are built to facilitate information sharing, not to safeguard sensitive data. The practice of copy-pasting credentials and relying on a single administrator for access keys does not support the rapid software deployment schedules many teams face today. Furthermore, tracking who accesses which secrets and when can turn compliance audits into a daunting challenge. By removing secrets from the source code and substituting plaintext values with references to those secrets, SecretHub can seamlessly inject the necessary secrets into your application at startup. You can utilize the command-line interface to both encrypt and store these secrets, then simply direct your code to the appropriate location for retrieval. As a result, your code remains devoid of any sensitive information, allowing for unrestricted sharing among team members, which not only enhances collaboration but also boosts overall security. This approach ensures that your development process is both efficient and secure, reducing the risks associated with secret management.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

AWS Amplify No 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 
Ansible No 
Chef No 
Git No 
GitHub No 
HashiCorp Nomad No 
Kubernetes No 
Lambda Suite No 
Phoenix Ortho No 
Pradeo Yes 
Puppet Enterprise No 
SaltStack No 
Slack No 
Swarm Yes 
Terraform No 
Travis CI No 
Yaguara Yes 
django CMS No 

Integrations

AWS Amplify Yes 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Ansible Yes 
Chef Yes 
Git Yes 
GitHub Yes 
HashiCorp Nomad Yes 
Kubernetes Yes 
Lambda Suite Yes 
Phoenix Ortho Yes 
Pradeo No 
Puppet Enterprise Yes 
SaltStack Yes 
Slack Yes 
Swarm No 
Terraform Yes 
Travis CI Yes 
Yaguara No 
django CMS Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$99 per month
Free Trial Yes 
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 Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
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 Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Pinterest

Founded

2009

Country

United States

Website

github.com/pinterest/knox

Vendor Details

Company Name

SecretHub

Founded

2014

Country

Netherlands

Website

secrethub.io

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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