What AccuKnox does

AccuKnox is an AI-powered Zero Trust cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) company founded in 2021 out of SRI International and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with engineering offices in Bengaluru and Chennai, India. Its core product consolidates cloud security posture management (CSPM), cloud workload protection (CWPP), Kubernetes security (KSPM), application security posture management (ASPM), cloud detection and response (CDR), governance/risk/compliance (GRC), API security, and AI security into a single operational pane of glass. The platform is built on KubeArmor, an open-source CNCF-endorsed runtime security engine using eBPF and LSM technologies for kernel-level Zero Trust enforcement, which has surpassed 2 million downloads and 1,000+ GitHub stars. AccuKnox targets enterprise and government customers across BFSI, healthcare, telecommunications, technology, and AI-first verticals, with deployment flexibility spanning SaaS, on-premise, and air-gapped configurations across AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, Red Hat, Alibaba, and private clouds (OpenStack, OpenShift, VMware, Nutanix).

The company monetizes through subscription-based CNAPP platform licensing priced per cloud account, workload, node, and module enabled, with quoted ranges of $15-50 per workload/month for posture management and $50-150+ for comprehensive runtime protection, supplemented by professional services delivered through system integrators and managed security service providers. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with channel-led growth across 100+ partners including Hexaware Technologies (global SI), Connex IT (1,500+ sub-channels across APAC/Middle East/Africa/Oceania), Carahsoft (U.S. government), and regional distributors in South Korea, Mexico/LATAM, and Israel/Greece/Cyprus, alongside listings on six major cloud marketplaces. AccuKnox has raised approximately $14.6 million in disclosed funding across a 2021 seed round led by National Grid Partners, a 2023 round led by MDSV Capital (with 5G Open Innovation Lab, Avanta Ventures, Dolby Family Ventures, Dreamit Ventures, and National Grid Partners), and a 2025 round led by Dreamit Ventures, while holding 10+ USPTO-registered patents originating from SRI International R&D.

AccuKnox supports 45+ global compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, CERT-In, RBI CSF, EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, MITRE ATLAS, and others), holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 certifications, and maintains named enterprise customers across diverse verticals including the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), IDT Telecom, Prudent Insurance, DeepOrigin, Buck.AI, SupportLogic, Sonesta International Hotels, and Nanoprecise, with two co-founders (Nat Natraj, CEO; Phil Porras, CSO) and a leadership team that has published five books on cloud and Zero Trust security.

Name

AccuKnox

Legal name

AccuKnox Inc.

Website

https://accuknox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AccuKnox is an AI-powered Zero Trust CNAPP company providing unified cloud, Kubernetes, container, AI security, and compliance automation for enterprise and government customers across BFSI, healthcare, telecom, and technology sectors via SaaS, on-premise, and air-gapped deployments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Security / Zero Trust CNAPP

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

CNAPP Platforms (Unified CNAPP) (HDADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (HDABAHAH)

Keywords

• Cloud security platform
• Zero trust CNAPP
• Kubernetes runtime security
• AI security posture
• Cloud workload protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Cupertino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. CNAPP Platform Subscription: Subscription-based pricing for the unified Zero Trust CNAPP platform with modules for CSPM, CWPP, KSPM, ASPM, AI Security, and compliance. Pricing based on cloud accounts, workloads, nodes managed, and modules enabled.
2. Cloud Marketplace Sales: Sales through cloud provider marketplaces (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, Red Hat, Alibaba) allowing customers to procure using existing cloud spend commitments.
3. Enterprise Services and Professional Services: Professional services for deployment, implementation, and managed security services through partnerships with system integrators and MSSP partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels13 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AccuKnox sells a unified AI-powered Zero Trust CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform) that consolidates CSPM, CWPP, KSPM, ASPM, CDR, GRC, API Security, and AI Security modules into a single platform. The product protects public clouds, private clouds, Kubernetes, VMs, bare metal, IoT/Edge, and 5G workloads through kernel-level runtime enforcement built on the open-source KubeArmor engine (eBPF and LSM technologies). It is delivered as a SaaS, on-premise, or air-gapped subscription sold to enterprise security and platform teams.

Product overview

AccuKnox is an AI-powered Zero Trust CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform) company that offers a unified platform combining multiple security modules. The core platform integrates CSPM, CWPP, KSPM, ASPM, CDR, GRC, API Security, and AI Security into a single operational workflow. Key products include: the core Zero Trust CNAPP platform providing unified protection; KubeArmor (open-source eBPF/LSM runtime security with 2M+ downloads); ModelArmor and ClawArmor (open-source AI security tools); AI-SPM with Prompt Firewall, AI-DR, and AI Red Teaming for AI protection; SBOM generating xBOM including SBOM, HBOM, CBOM, QBOM, and AI-BOM; SIEM for security monitoring; Secrets Manager (HashiCorp Vault Compatible); and 5G/IoT Security. The platform supports on-premises, SaaS, and air-gapped deployments across AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, and private clouds including Nutanix, OpenStack, and VMware Tanzu.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KubeArmor: Open source Kubernetes runtime security solution using eBPF and LSM technologies with over 2 million downloads
• ModelArmor
• ClawArmor

Products and services

• Zero Trust CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform) Unified AI-powered Zero Trust security platform that consolidates CSPM, CWPP, KSPM, ASPM, CDR, GRC, API Security, and AI Security into a single platform; provides end-to-end protection from code to cloud to runtime across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Targeted at enterprise security and platform teams in BFSI, healthcare, government, telecom, and technology.
• CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management) Cloud security tool that monitors and manages cloud security posture through agentless technology; detects misconfigurations, enforces compliance frameworks, and provides multi-cloud visibility across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes environments. For enterprise security and compliance teams.
• CWPP (Cloud Workload Protection Platform) Runtime security protection for cloud-native applications and workloads using kernel-level enforcement via eBPF and LSM; secures containers, VMs, and bare-metal workloads through behavioral monitoring, threat detection, and Zero Trust policy enforcement. For enterprise DevSecOps and cloud security teams.
• KSPM (Kubernetes Security & Posture Management) Security solution for Kubernetes environments that assesses and enforces security configurations across clusters, namespaces, and workloads; includes CIS benchmark scanning, RBAC analysis, and Pod Security Admission controls. For Kubernetes platform and DevSecOps teams.
• ASPM (Application Security Posture Management) Application security platform that prioritizes and remediates misconfigurations and vulnerabilities across the application stack; includes SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, secret scanning, container scanning, and CI/CD pipeline security. For enterprise application security and DevSecOps teams.
• AI-Security 2.0 (AI Security Platform) Comprehensive AI/LLM security platform including AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM), AI Detection & Response (AI-DR), Prompt Firewall, Red Teaming for LLM/ML, Agentic AI Security, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) Security; supports 100+ AI/LLM models across Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI, Hugging Face, and others. For AI-first enterprises and any organization deploying LLMs and AI agents.
• SIEM (Security Information & Event Management) Security information and event management platform providing comprehensive security visibility, simplified threat detection, and single-pane-of-glass monitoring across cloud and on-premises environments. For enterprise SOC and security operations teams.
• GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Compliance management platform that manages governance, risk, and compliance processes through policy enforcement and automated auditing; supports 45+ global compliance frameworks including SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, GDPR, NIST, and FedRAMP. For GRC and compliance teams.
• API Security API protection platform that discovers, inventories, and secures APIs through API discovery and inventory, runtime protection, shadow API detection, and multi-cloud governance with CI/CD integration. For enterprise application security and platform teams.
• Runtime Security Zero Trust runtime protection using kernel-level enforcement via eBPF and LSM technologies; provides process-level visibility, network micro-segmentation, and inline blocking capabilities with less than 1% CPU overhead. For cloud security and DevSecOps teams protecting production workloads.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% reduction in engineering efforts
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

AI capability10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Humata HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026AI-HealthTech company partnered to enhance security for its SaaS platform supporting prior authorization for healthcare treatments. Implemented Zero Trust CNAPP and ASPM with DAST scanning to meet HIPAA compliance requirements through on-prem deployment. Includes integration with Azure DevOps and GitLab for unified visibility and automated compliance across CI/CD pipeline.
• Yoma FleetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Myanmar fleet management and leasing company (part of Singapore-listed Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd.) selected AccuKnox SIEM to replace legacy cloud-based security solution after evaluation starting November 2025. Full onboarding completed through AWS Marketplace by January 2026, citing single-pane-of-glass visibility and simplified threat detection capabilities.
• Hexaware TechnologiescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 January 2026Global IT services company partnered to integrate AccuKnox's Zero Trust Cloud Security platform into Hexaware's global enterprise services targeting hybrid and multi-cloud environments in BFSI, telecommunications, and healthcare sectors. Partnership enables seamless deployment across cloud, on-prem, hybrid, and air-gapped environments with joint co-innovation and packaged solution offerings.
• Connex Information TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 January 2026Authorized distribution partner appointed across South and Southeast Asia. Founded in 2014, Connex operates in 14 countries supporting a network of over 1,500 channel partners spanning Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and Oceania. Partnership aims to strengthen channel readiness and customer engagement in markets with rapid cloud-native and containerized technology adoption.
• Sonesta International HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025International hotel chain partnered to implement Zero Trust CNAPP security platform for Microsoft Azure. Deployment includes multi-cloud misconfiguration detection, continuous compliance visibility, and automation of security processes resulting in 45% reduction in engineering efforts. Initiative aligned with Gartner recommendations for unified security solutions.
• CyberLion Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 November 2025Regional distribution agreement covering Israel, Greece, and Cyprus to deliver AccuKnox's Zero-Trust and CNAPP platform alongside BIO-KEY's biometric authentication solutions. Aims to enhance cybersecurity protection for organizations' cloud, applications, and user identities in the region.
• CarahsoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 November 2025Strategic partnership to deliver AccuKnox's Zero Trust Security platform to government agencies leveraging Carahsoft's established reseller network and government contracts. Platform provides multi-layered security for cloud, OT, IoT, 5G, and traditional systems with NSA guideline compliance. Targets federal, state, and local agencies.
• FrentreeregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 November 2025South Korean cybersecurity solutions provider partnered to expand Zero Trust CNAPP security capabilities in South Korea. Collaboration aims to enhance cloud, container, and AI workload security for enterprises, targeting financial and enterprise sectors. Follows Frentree's focus on cloud security, privacy, and compliance.
• Alice Blue IndiaregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Indian financial services company partnered to enhance security and compliance frameworks using Zero Trust CNAPP technology. Collaboration aims to improve visibility, automate compliance, and protect workloads across cloud and on-premises infrastructure aligning with Indian regulatory standards.
• ShieldForce (Incident Response Team SA DE CV)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 November 2025Incident response and cybersecurity services company partnered to promote Zero Trust CNAPP and AI Security across Mexico and Latin America. Partnership combines AccuKnox's CNAPP, CSPM, and Kubernetes security with ShieldForce's incident response capabilities for the LATAM market.
• NanoprecisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025Industrial AI company selected AccuKnox to strengthen cloud security, governance, and compliance posture amid expanding use of AWS and Oracle Cloud. Partnership focused on implementing agentless security solutions for cloud and Kubernetes environments with successful proof of concept demonstrated within a month.
• SRI International (Stanford Research Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2021SRI International is the R&D innovator where AccuKnox was incubated. The partnership provides ongoing research collaboration and technology transfer from SRI's security research.
• AWScoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud marketplace partnership and technology integration. AccuKnox is listed on AWS Marketplace and offers native integration with AWS services for cloud security posture management.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud marketplace partnership and technology integration. Listed on Azure Marketplace with Azure DevOps integration for CI/CD security scanning.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud marketplace partnership and technology integration. Listed on GCP Marketplace for Google Cloud customers.
• Red HatcoreTechnology or IntegrationVerified and validated by Red Hat for RHEL operating systems security. Listed on Red Hat Marketplace. Partnership for OpenShift container platform security.
• NutanixcoreTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced as Nutanix's 2024 AI Partner Program member. Partnership for securing Nutanix environments including VMs, bare-metal, containers, and Kubernetes. Deep integration with Nutanix Enterprise AI.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationOpen Horizon project partner for edge workload protection. IBM Open Horizon collaboration for kernel runtime security and container observability for IoT/Edge workloads.
• LfEdge/Open HorizoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint go-to-market as Open Horizon project partner alongside mimik Technologies and IBM. Led LinuxFoundation 5G Superblueprint: SEDIMENT project for 5G edge security.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Wiz: Wiz is a leading unified CNAPP platform providing cloud security posture management, workload protection, and AI security. Most direct CNAPP competitor to AccuKnox with similar product breadth and enterprise target market.
• Aqua Security: Aqua Security is a container and Kubernetes security platform with CNAPP capabilities, focused on cloud-native workload protection. Direct peer in container/K8s security with overlapping CWPP, KSPM, and runtime protection offerings.
• Sysdig: Sysdig provides cloud-native security and monitoring with runtime threat detection for containers and Kubernetes. Direct peer in container security with similar eBPF-based runtime protection capabilities.
• Orca Security: Orca Security offers an agentless CNAPP platform providing cloud security posture, workload protection, and AI/LLM security. Direct competitor in the unified CNAPP category with similar enterprise focus.
• Lacework: Lacework provides a data-driven CNAPP platform for cloud security, workload protection, and compliance. Direct peer in unified CNAPP with similar target customer profile and product breadth.
• Snyk: Snyk is a developer security platform with SAST, SCA, container security, and IaC scanning capabilities. Direct peer in the ASPM and application security space overlapping with AccuKnox's ASPM module.

Broad incumbents

• Palo Alto Networks (Prisma Cloud): Palo Alto Networks offers Prisma Cloud as part of its broader security platform covering CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, and AI security. Broad incumbent with overlapping CNAPP capabilities bundled into a larger cybersecurity portfolio.
• CrowdStrike (Falcon Cloud Security): CrowdStrike's Falcon Cloud Security provides CNAPP capabilities as part of its endpoint and XDR platform. Broad incumbent with significant resources, increasingly overlapping with AccuKnox's runtime and AI security offerings.
• SentinelOne: SentinelOne offers Singularity Cloud Native Security as part of its XDR platform, covering CNAPP, workload protection, and AI security. Broad incumbent increasingly competing in AccuKnox's core categories.
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud: Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides CSPM, CWPP, and AI security capabilities as part of the broader Azure ecosystem. Broad incumbent with deep Azure integration that AccuKnox positions against through its multi-cloud, air-gapped, and on-prem support.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AccuKnox
• GitHubgithub.com/kubearmor/KubeArmor
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLqK0vGQTa2ctjnbNzvP52Q
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/accuknox

Compliance43 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors10 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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