AccuKnox is a cybersecurity company specializing in Zero Trust security solutions for cloud-native applications and AI workloads. Founded in 2020 in partnership with SRI International, AccuKnox offers a comprehensive Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform that integrates Cloud Security Posture Management , Cloud Workload Protection Platform , Application Security Posture Management , and Kubernetes Security Posture Management . Leveraging open-source technologies like eBPF, SPIFFE/SPIRE, and OPA/Kyverno, AccuKnox provides runtime security with minimal overhead. Their platform supports multi-cloud and hybrid environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack, and VMware Tanzu, and is designed to protect sensitive data and AI models across various compliance frameworks such as SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI-DSS.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Cloud Security Posture Management : Identifies vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in cloud infrastructure based on security best practices and benchmarks.
- Cloud Workload Protection Platform : Provides runtime security using KubeArmor for observability of application behavior and Linux Security Modules for enforcement against unknown Zero Day attacks.
- Application Security Posture Management : Integrates open-source and commercial security scanning tools for comprehensive protection from code to cloud.
- Kubernetes Security Posture Management : Offers security for managed Kubernetes distributions, supporting both modern workloads like APIs and Large Language Models , as well as legacy applications.
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance : Supports over 33 compliance reports and frameworks, enabling organizations to meet regulatory requirements across different regions.
- Infrastructure as Code Security: Provides comprehensive support for IaC security scanning, analyzing files for misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues across various frameworks such as Terraform, Kubernetes YAML, Helm Charts, and more.
Primary Value and Problem Solved:
AccuKnox addresses the critical need for robust security in cloud-native environments by offering a Zero Trust CNAPP that secures applications from development through deployment. By integrating multiple security modules, AccuKnox enables organizations to detect, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities early in the software development lifecycle, reducing the risk of breaches and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Its support for multi-cloud and hybrid environments ensures that businesses can maintain a strong security posture across diverse infrastructures.