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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
With the growing trend of storing corporate information across various devices—including desktops, laptops, mobile phones, and servers, as well as transferring it to removable media like USB drives and DVDs—the potential risks and resource expenditures for companies have escalated significantly. This increase in vulnerabilities can result in the leakage of confidential and sensitive information, difficulties in meeting compliance standards, and potential legal challenges, all of which can adversely affect the financial health and resources of organizations across diverse sectors, such as healthcare, finance, and government. To address these challenges, Somansa Privacy-i serves as a data loss prevention (DLP) solution, safeguarding personal and confidential information on company devices while actively monitoring and securing sensitive data according to established policy guidelines, thereby preventing unauthorized copying and transferring via USB, CD/DVD, printing, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and various applications. By implementing such a solution, companies can enhance their data security measures and mitigate the risks associated with data breaches.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Docker
No
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
Yes
Mac
Yes
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
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Founded
2009
Country
United States
Website
github.com/pinterest/knox
Vendor Details
Company Name
Somansa
Founded
1997
Country
United States
Website
www.somansatech.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
Data Loss Prevention
Compliance Reporting
Yes
Incident Management
Yes
Policy Management
Yes
Sensitive Data Identification
Yes
Web Threat Management
No
Whitelisting / Blacklisting
Yes