AccuKnox Enterprise Architecture¶

Introduction¶

Welcome to the AccuKnox Enterprise CNAPP Suite, a unified AppSec + CloudSec platform designed to protect cloud-native applications across their entire lifecycle. AccuKnox combines cutting-edge technology, a unified architecture, and seamless integrations to address the most critical security challenges in modern DevSecOps environments.

In a rapidly evolving cloud-native landscape, maintaining robust security requires solutions that adapt and scale. AccuKnox delivers end-to-end protection, ensuring that your cloud workloads, clusters, and code remain secure, compliant, and operationally efficient.

AccuKnox Enterprise Architecture

Cloud-Native Deployment Challenges¶

Cloud-native environments bring innovation but also introduce unique security challenges at each stage:

Code Build Phase¶

Hardcoded secrets.
Insecure configurations.
Vulnerable dependencies in open-source code.

Deployment Phase¶

Image poisoning.
Insecure CI/CD pipelines.
Exploitable vulnerabilities.

Runtime Phase¶

Zero-day attacks.
Crypto-mining and lateral movement.
Data exfiltration and undetected malware.

Code to Cloud

AccuKnox AppSec + CloudSec CNAPP¶

AccuKnox’s Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) simplifies cloud security by addressing threats holistically:

ASPM: Application Shift-Left Security.
CSPM: Cloud Infrastructure Security.
CWPP: Runtime Workload Protection.
KIEM: Kubernetes Identity Management.
GRC: Governance, Risk, and Compliance.

By integrating these modules, AccuKnox ensures comprehensive coverage of code, cloud, container, and cluster (4C) assets.

Code to Cloud

Enterprise CNAPP Offerings¶

AccuKnox Product Set

Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)¶

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) for identifying insecure code.
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) to simulate real-world attacks.
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) for open-source vulnerabilities.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scanning for configuration issues.

Code to Cloud

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)¶

Multi-cloud compliance enforcement.
Automated detection of misconfigurations.
Continuous Detection and Response (CDR).
Agentless vulnerability management.

Code to Cloud

Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)¶

Real-time runtime protection using eBPF sensors.
Preemptive mitigation through Zero Trust policies.
Inline defense against advanced threats and lateral movement.

Code to Cloud

Kubernetes Identity and Entitlement Management (KIEM)¶

Flagging excessive permissions and dormant identities.
Detecting toxic combinations and privilege escalations.
Ensuring compliance with Kubernetes best practices.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)¶

Continuous monitoring and reporting.
Audit-ready outputs for 30+ frameworks, including HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC2.
Policy orchestration for consistent enforcement.

Key Differentiators¶

Zero Trust Security: Policies ensure only authorized actions are permitted.
Multi-Cloud Integrations: Unified dashboards for diverse environments.
AI-Driven Insights: Advanced analytics powered by AI (e.g., AskAda CoPilot).
Agentless and Agent-Based Scanning: Flexible deployment options for any infrastructure.
Shift-Left Security: Proactively detect and fix vulnerabilities in early development phases.

Code to Cloud

Deployment and Integrations¶

Deployment Options: SaaS, On-Premises, or hybrid.
Integrations: SIEM (Splunk, Rsyslog), SOAR, EDR, and ticketing tools (JIRA, Slack).
Lifecycle Management: Streamlined workflows for findings, ticketing, and compliance.

Code to Cloud

Compliance Frameworks¶

AccuKnox supports 30+ regulatory standards, including:

ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and SOC2.
Industry-specific frameworks like HIPAA and GDPR.

This ensures your infrastructure remains secure and audit-ready across regions and industries.

Code to Cloud

Conclusion¶

AccuKnox redefines cloud-native security by delivering comprehensive protection and operational simplicity. With an integrated approach to compliance, runtime security, and DevSecOps, AccuKnox empowers your teams to focus on innovation while staying secure.

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You can protect your workloads in minutes using AccuKnox, it is available to protect your Kubernetes and other cloud workloads using Kernel Native Primitives such as AppArmor, SELinux, and eBPF. Let us know if you are seeking additional guidance in planning your cloud security program.

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