- Akeyless Secrets Management
Secure Secrets at Machine Scale
Replace static secrets across cloud, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and applications with identity-based authentication and just-in-time access. No secrets in code. No vault overhead.
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Reduce Risk. Increase Control.
Eliminate sprawl, stop credential exposure, and take control of how secrets are used across your environment.
Eliminate Secrets Sprawl
Remove hardcoded credentials and long-lived secrets from code, pipelines, and infrastructure.
Stop Credential Exposure
Ensure credentials are never exposed, shared, or persist beyond their use.
Take Control of Your Secrets
Automate rotation, access, and policy enforcement across every environment.
Reduce Cost and Complexity
Reduce operational burden with a fully managed, scalable platform.
Modern Secrets Management, Done Right
The leading SaaS-native secrets management solution built for modern DevOps, hybrid cloud, and AI workloads. Securing 220B+ machine interactions.
Just-in-Time, Secretless Security
Issue credentials only when needed, without storing secrets in code or pipelines. Akeyless integrates with IDEs and CI/CD workflows to inject access securely at runtime for applications, workloads, and AI agents.
Manage Every Secret Type and Lifecycle
Secure static, dynamic, and short-lived secrets, along with API keys and certificates. Automate rotation, access, and policy enforcement with full visibility into how secrets are used.
Zero-Knowledge by Design
Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC™) splits encryption keys across regions and providers, so no single party, including Akeyless, can access them. Secrets are never exposed, assembled, or held in full.
Built for Cloud, Kubernetes, and AI Workloads
Apply consistent secrets management across AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and on-prem systems. Native integrations secure modern pipelines, AI automation, and distributed services.
Effortless to Adopt and Scale
A fully managed SaaS platform, Akeyless removes the overhead of provisioning, scaling, and upgrading vault infrastructure while delivering enterprise-grade security and performance.
Simplify Secrets Management
Our cloud-native SaaS secrets manager provides comprehensive visibility and control with hardware-level security for all secret types across multiple cloud and DevOps environments.
Traditional Secrets
Managers vs. Akeyless
Legacy secrets managers were built around vault infrastructure and manual control. Akeyless replaces this with a SaaS, zero-knowledge model built for automation and scale.
The Problem
Traditional secrets managers can’t keep up with modern environments
- Vault infrastructure is complex to deploy and maintain
- Scaling requires replication, clusters, and added cost
- Rotation is manual or limited in scope
- Secrets remain fragmented across environments
- SaaS models introduce provider trust and compliance concerns
The Solution
Akeyless Secrets Manager delivers
- Stateless architecture with no vault clusters
- Cloud-native scale without replication overhead
- Fully automated rotation across systems
- Unified control across environments and vaults
- Zero knowledge architecture powered by Distributed Fragments Cryptography™
How Akeyless Secrets Management Works
Explore key features of the Akeyless Secrets Management solution
One Platform. Every Identity Secured. Everywhere.
Secrets, machine identities, certificates, privileged access, and AI agents all require consistent control across modern environments. Managing them separately creates gaps in security, policy, and visibility.
Akeyless unifies Privileged Access, Secrets Management, KMS, Certificate Lifecycle Management, and AI agent security into a single SaaS platform with one policy engine and centralized governance across every identity.
Secrets Management Use Cases
Secrets Store
Centralized, hardware security -level storage for all credentials, keys, certificates.
Multi-Vault Governance
Centralize visibility and policy across all vaults and environments.
Just-in-Time Credentials
Issue dynamic, short-lived credentials and keys for any machine or identity.
Automated Credential Rotation
Automatically rotate credentials and keys across all environments.
Short Lived SSH Certificates
Simplify and unify management of SSH keys.
Secure Kubernetes Secrets
Automate, encrypt, and manage all your Kubernetes secrets in one secure location.
“Akeyless is true SaaS that allows you to scale. It’s purpose-built to live in the cloud. We saved 70% of our maintenance and provisioning time with Akeyless.”
Richard Barretto
Chief Information Security Officer & Vice President, Progress
“With Akeyless, we now have a scalable secrets management platform that's enterprise class. The fact that we have a cloud-first enterprise solution gives me confidence that Akeyless will scale as our business does."
Adam Hanson
Director of IT Security Architecture, Design & Testing, Constant Contact
“Akeyless’ platform approach, superb technology and service excellence made it easy for us to decide to rip and replace Hashi Vault."
Daniel Fabbo
Senior Manager of Information Security, Cimpress
“Akeyless revolutionized our approach to security, shifting our paradigm from trusted networks to zero-trust access. The simplicity of Akeyless has enhanced our operations and given us the confidence to move forward securely."
Shai Ganny
SecOps Team Lead, Wix
Supporting a Broad Ecosystem of Integrations
Auditing and Compliance
Quantum-Safe,Zero-Knowledge Security
Patented Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ and hybrid post-quantum encryption keep secrets and data secure.
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FAQs
Answers to the Most Common Questions About Secrets Management
What is secrets management, and why do I need it?
Secrets management is the practice of securely storing, distributing, and rotating credentials, such as API keys, passwords, certificates, and tokens, that control access to systems, applications, and data. Secrets management is essential for reducing the attack surface and preventing breaches in dynamic, cloud-native, and hybrid environments.
A secrets management platform enforces least privilege, zero trust, and compliance through access control, just-in-time access, and detailed audit logs. That way, secrets are not vulnerable to hardcoding, sprawl, or overuse.
Which types of secrets can Akeyless manage?
Akeyless manages a wide range of secrets, including static credentials (passwords, API keys, tokens), dynamic secrets (ephemeral DB or SSH credentials), and certificates. It supports both human and machine identities, enabling just-in-time access and automated expiration. Secrets can be stored, retrieved, and rotated programmatically on Akeyless, helping teams eliminate hardcoded secrets and reduce their attack surface across pipelines and infrastructure.
Can Akeyless manage secrets across multi-cloud and on-premise environments?
Yes. Akeyless is designed for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Its SaaS-based architecture lets you manage secrets across AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, on-prem data centers, and edge locations—without deploying or maintaining vault servers. With unified policy enforcement, audit logging, and integrations across environments, Akeyless ensures consistent security and governance of secrets wherever your workloads reside.
Is Akeyless Secrets Manager compliant with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FIPS 140-2?
Yes. Akeyless is SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified, demonstrating strong controls for data security, availability, and confidentiality. It also uses FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules to secure your secrets at rest and in transit. These certifications ensure the platform meets the security and compliance needs of regulated industries, including finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.
What makes Akeyless an enterprise-grade secrets management solution?
Akeyless is designed for large-scale, security-critical environments. It offers robust access controls, dynamic and just-in-time secrets, zero-standing privileges (ZSP™), and deep integrations with identity providers and DevOps tools. Its patented DFC™ encryption ensures zero-knowledge security, while its SaaS-native architecture delivers high availability without the burden of infrastructure management. Akeyless’ role-based access control, detailed audit logs, and compliance-ready encryption also make it ideal for complex enterprise requirements.
Is Akeyless a fully cloud-native secrets manager?
Yes. Akeyless is 100% SaaS and cloud-native, meaning there’s no need to deploy or maintain vault servers. Its distributed architecture uses secure proxy agents and DFC™ encryption to deliver high availability and zero-trust access without storing any sensitive data. This architecture supports rapid scaling, seamless updates, and global performance, making it ideal for modern DevOps and hybrid cloud environments.
Why is Akeyless popular among developers and DevOps teams?
Developers and DevOps teams value Akeyless for its simple, API-first design, GitOps-friendly workflows, and deep integrations with tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines. Akeyless automates credential injection, rotation, and ephemeral access without hardcoding secrets, and its SaaS model means no infrastructure burden. Akeyless’ zero-knowledge encryption also ensures compliance and security without slowing development.
How do I compare Secrets Management Solutions?
When evaluating solutions, consider the following factors: security architecture (zero-knowledge, encryption model), deployment type (SaaS vs. self-hosted), automation (JIT access, dynamic secrets), and compliance support. Akeyless stands out among secrets management solutions for its patented DFC™ encryption, zero-trust ZSP™, and a SaaS model that eliminates infrastructure burden. For a deeper breakdown, read our build vs. buy guide.
What makes Akeyless a complete secrets management solution?
Akeyless unifies secret storage, access, automation, and governance into a single, SaaS-based platform. It supports static and dynamic secrets, password rotation, just-in-time access, RBAC, policy enforcement, audit logs, and integrations with leading DevOps tools. Its design and zero-trust model also reduce operational risk and complexity. And with support for hybrid-cloud, compliance mandates, and high availability, Akeyless delivers complete lifecycle secrets management at scale, so you won’t need another solution to make it perform.
Can I migrate from an open-source vault to Akeyless Secrets Manager?
Yes. Akeyless offers migration tools and services to assist teams in transitioning from open-source or self-hosted vaults. You can import existing secrets, roles, and access policies via APIs or automation scripts. Once migrated, you gain the benefits of SaaS, including zero-maintenance infrastructure, built-in HA, dynamic secrets, and zero-knowledge encryption, without the operational overhead of managing vault clusters.