AccuKnox CNAPP v3.0 Release Notes

What's New in AccuKnox v3.0

AccuKnox v3.0 is here. This release redefines cloud-native security with powerful AI/ML/LLM protections, seamless DevSecOps integrations, and a refreshed user experience. From Kubernetes entitlement management to API security and AI-assisted remediation, v3.0 gives security teams unprecedented control over complex environments.

User Experience Improvements

AccuKnox v3.0 introduces a revamped user interface, with a global search bar designed to simplify workflows and provide intuitive navigation. The updated experience reduces friction for onboarding and day-to-day operations, ensuring security teams can act faster and with greater confidence.

Simplified Onboarding & Management

• AWS Organization Support enables centralized onboarding and management of all member accounts.
• On-Prem Optimization reduces node requirements and allows full control plane deployment—ideal for enterprise environments.
• Token management is now powered by SPIFFE, improving identity and trust handling.
• Fixed cloud account health/status visibility issues for improved accuracy.

AI/ML/LLM Security & AI-Powered Capabilities

• Runtime Protection for LLMs safeguards AI workloads against prompt injections and misuse.

• Gain full-stack visibility of AI/ML assets, model lineage, and data flows.

• Conduct automated red teaming and risk assessments across models, datasets, and compute instances.

• Agentic AI Sandboxing prevents exploitation attempts such as package installation, credential theft, and network scanning.
• AI-assisted workflows automatically suggest fixes and generate bulk Jira tickets.
• Integrated AI-Assisted Remediation for Security right inside the platform tailored to your asset names, so it's specific to your environment. Also get a dedicated GenAI Security Copilot for actionable guidance.

Extended CSPM + ASPM Coverage

• Support for CIS Benchmark 4.0.1 and CMMC Framework enables up-to-date compliance checks.
• AWS assessments align with the latest CIS best practices.
• Introduced Updated Compliance Versions for tailored compliance tracking.
• CSPM reporting accuracy improved through TSL-driven fixes.

Cloud Workload Protection (CWPP) & Runtime Security

• In-cluster Image Scanning allows deep, real-time scans of container images inside Kubernetes clusters, eliminating pre-deployment delays.

• New alert suppression workflows and widgets reduce noise and help teams focus on critical issues.

Kubernetes Identity & Entitlement Management (KIEM)

• KIEM Updates: Detect unused roles, excessive permissions, and shadow privileges with enhanced insights.
• Improved asset deletion provides better control over sensitive data.

Automation, Remediation & Lifecycle Management

• Enhanced Rules Engine with new actions like risk factor adjustments and explicit ignore rules.
• Bulk Ticketing and improved Jira integration streamline security operations.
• Expanded CI/CD scanning with broader platform support (including CircleCI).
• Integrated Checkmarx API to unify SAST results within AccuKnox.

Enterprise Grade SIEM and CDR Additions

• Native SIEM integration for unified threat detection and analysis.
• CDR (Cloud Detection and Response) features for AWS use cases.
• Detection for OWASP Top 10 threats, DoS, and brute force attacks.
• More features coming in upcoming releases.

Roadmap

We’re continuing to expand AccuKnox’s capabilities. Here’s what’s coming in future releases:

1. API Security: Deeper visibility and protection for API endpoints, API Inventory, and TLS traffic inspection.
2. Security Graph: Visualize relationships across assets, identities, and risks.
3. Configurable Compliances: Tailor compliance frameworks to your organizational needs.
4. SBOM (Software Bill of Materials): Gain insight into all software components for enhanced supply chain security.
5. AI-Compliances: Leverage AI-driven insights to maintain compliance posture including NIST AI, MITRE AI, AISCP, SOC, etc.
6. Collectors: Flexible data collection mechanisms for diverse environments.

Take the Next Step

Get hands-on with AccuKnox v3.0 and experience the future of cloud-native security. 👉 Book a Demo 📧 Reach us at support@accuknox.com for enterprise deployments and tailored onboarding assistance.