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Explore the Critical Threats Facing IoT and Edge
- Remote Code Execution (RCE)
- Malware Infiltration
- Tunnels Server Exploitation
- Multi-Stage Exploits
Sensitive Assets on Air-Gapped and On-Premise Edge Application Require Security
| Principle | Implementation | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Least Permissive Application Enforcement | AccuKnox employ whitelist-only approach, allowing only trusted processes to execute on your system. | This significantly reduces the attack surface by preventing unauthorized or malicious applications from running. |
| Host-based Microsegmentation | Apply process-level control to manage network and file system access for each application. | This limits lateral movement within your network, containing threats to specific areas and preventing them from spreading. |
| Preemptive Mitigation | Enforce read-only protection on critical system directories, preventing unauthorized modifications. | Protects system integrity, ensuring that malicious actors cannot tamper with or alter core files. |
Why Choose AccuKnox for IoT and Edge Security?
End-to-End Security for IoT Devices
Real-Time Threat Detection & Response
Scalable and Flexible for Complex IoT Environments
Unique Differentiators
- AI-Powered Security Intelligence
- Platform Approach (50+ Security Tools Integrations)
- Consume/Deploy Anywhere (OnPrem & SaaS)
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Leading the Way in IoT and Edge Security Across Industries
Supply Chain Retail
A major retailer with over 30,000 POS (Point of Sale) devices identified a significant security vulnerability. AccuKnox mitigates this risk by preventing unauthorized access to backend systems, thereby reducing the likelihood of data breaches and unauthorized control.
Healthcare
Healthcare is one of the industries most vulnerable to cyberattacks due to its sensitive nature. AccuKnox helps in ensure to reduces unauthorized network connections by 99.9%, significantly limiting the attack surface exposed to potential threats.
Customer Reviews
AccuKnox is the best example of how to achieve NIST & MITRE conformance out-of-the-box. The team has done a great job of simplifying security concepts from the scratch, I highly recommend it to Kubernetes practitioners”
Scott Surovich
Principal Engineer - Global Container Engineering Lead
Kubernetes is the de facto Cloud Operating System, yet securing it efficiently and effectively presents a wide-ranging challenge. AccuKnox has been instrumental in bringing defense to unknown attacks at real-time”
Andrew Martin
CISO & CEO
AccuKnox is a must-try for every Cloud Native security engineer in Zero Trust Journey. With 1 Million+ KubeArmor downloads, the open-source tool chest is very helpful for Kubernetes runtime protection”
Gnanavelkandan Kathirvel
Head of Product
Google Distributed Cloud
AiDash was looking for a Comprehensive Cloud Native Security platform that spans Application Security and Cloud Security. AccuKnox’s very strong and Enterprise offering coupled with a strong roadmap of securing AI/LLM Models made them a compelling choice”
Rahul Saxena
Co-Founder, Chief Product & Technology Officer
Thanks to our existing partnership with AccuKnox, we were able to work with a pioneer in Zero Trust Security. Tible is committed to delivering comprehensive security, compliance, and governance for all of its stakeholders”
Merijn Boom
Managing Director
AccuKnox does a tremendous job at showing the complexity of different approaches to Kubernetes security in terms of the speed of sending a response against emerging CVEs and unknown cloud attacks”
James Berthoty
Founder & Security Analyst
IoT and Edge Security Platform: Complete Guide
Guide Topics
Edge devices and IoT endpoints are revolutionising industries, but they also expand your attack surface. Discover how AccuKnox delivers Zero Trust security for your edge workloads, even in air-gapped and resource-constrained environments..
What is IoT and Edge Security?
IoT and edge security refers to the tools and practices that protect connected devices and edge computing environments from cyber threats. These environments often run outside traditional data centres—with limited visibility, inconsistent patching, and higher physical exposure—making them attractive targets for attackers..
AccuKnox helps you secure edge nodes, smart devices, industrial control systems (ICS), and more by enforcing behaviour-based runtime protection, even without internet access.
Why Securing IoT and Edge Is Critical
Unlike cloud workloads, IoT and edge deployments come with unique challenges:
- .Limited processing power for traditional agents.
- .Lack of visibility into device-level operations.
- .Physical tampering and firmware manipulation risks.
- .No consistent perimeter or firewall protection.
- .Difficulty maintaining compliance in remote locations.
AccuKnox’s IoT and Edge Security. platform is built to handle these realities, bringing lightweight, policy-driven protection that works even in air-gapped and low-latency environments.
AccuKnox IoT and Edge Security: Key Capabilities
✅ In-Kernel Policy Enforcement with KubeArmor
Use eBPF-based enforcement to block unauthorised file access, network calls, and process execution directly at the OS level.
✅ Low-Footprint Runtime Protection
Deploy a minimal agent designed for resource-constrained environments, ensuring security without impacting performance.
✅ Air-Gapped Environment Support
Enforce security policies without requiring a continuous internet connection—ideal for defense, healthcare, and industrial use cases.
✅ Behavioural Drift Detection
Monitor device behavior over time and detect deviations that could indicate compromise, misconfiguration, or insider threats.
✅ Centralised Policy Management
Create and push policies across thousands of distributed devices from a single management plane.
IoT & Edge Security Components Table
| Component | Focus Area | Key Functions | Ideal For |
| Runtime Protection | Process & File Control | Block unauthorised actions at runtime using eBPF + KubeArmor | OT/IT Security Teams |
| Lightweight Agents | Resource Efficiency | Secure without overloading CPU or memory on edge devices | Device Manufacturers, IoT Teams |
| Drift Detection | Behavior Monitoring | Identify changes in firmware, config, or traffic behaviour | SOC, Risk Teams |
| Policy-as-Code | Governance at Scale | Define and enforce device-specific or fleet-wide policies | DevOps, Compliance Teams |
| Offline Enforcement | Air-Gapped Support | Apply controls without needing internet or cloud connectivity | Government, Industrial Systems |
Why AccuKnox for IoT and Edge Security?
Unlike traditional solutions, AccuKnox is tailor-made for modern distributed architectures. Here’s what sets it apart:
- eBPF-Powered Security: Lightweight, low-level enforcement with no kernel modifications
- No Cloud Dependency: Works in disconnected or partially connected environments
- Zero Trust-First Approach: Enforce least-privilege access on the device, process, and network layers
- Open-Source Core: Built on KubeArmor, backed by the CNCF community
- Cloud + Edge Unified: Manage edge and cloud security from one central interface
How to Get Started
- Identify your edge and IoT fleet (industrial, medical, telco, etc.)
- Deploy AccuKnox agents or embed lightweight policies
- Define behaviour-based rules per device or device type
- Enable runtime monitoring and detect anomalies or attacks
- Manage and update policies centrally—even for air-gapped systems
Use Cases
- Protect industrial control systems (ICS) in OT environments
- Secure connected medical devices in hospitals
- Enforce Zero Trust policies at smart manufacturing sites
- Monitor behavioural drift in remote field devices
- Comply with NIST, IEC 62443, and other IoT standards
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“Choosing AccuKnox was driven by opensource KubeArmor’s novel use of eBPF and LSM technologies, delivering runtime security”
Golan Ben-Oni
Chief Information Officer
“At Prudent, we advocate for a comprehensive end-to-end methodology in application and cloud security. AccuKnox excelled in all areas in our in depth evaluation.”
Manoj Kern
CIO
“Tible is committed to delivering comprehensive security, compliance, and governance for all of its stakeholders.”
Merijn Boom
Managing Director
FAQ
AccuKnox supports containerized and Kubernetes-orchestrated workloads. It also secures VM and bare-metal-based workloads on IoT/Edge devices. Kernel-level security and observability are key features.
How is the installation of AccuKnox looking like on IoT/edge devices?
Use kArmor’s discovery tool to auto-generate least permissive security policies. Apply these policies to block unauthorized file or process access. Monitor logs to ensure policies are enforced.
IoT/Edge workloads face risks like unauthorized access and file tampering. AccuKnox prevents these with microsegmentation and process-level controls. It also enforces read-only protection for critical directories.
AccuKnox 5GNAPP is a 5G-native security posture management platform designed to simplify and automate the protection of 5G assets. Built for modern 5G/IoT networks, it addresses the increased attack surface, edge processing, and multi-vendor complexity with cloud-native security principles.
It protects against insecure designs (T-O-RAN-01), misconfigurations (T-O-RAN-02), and malicious xApps (T-NEAR-RT-01) using behavioral analytics, policy enforcement, and threat containment, ensuring UE privacy and O-RAN component integrity.
5GNAPP provides SD-RAN config validation, auto-generated xApp/NRT-RIC policies, real-time intrusion detection (via 5G-Spector), and continuous monitoring with 5G-KubeArmor. It offers audit governance, Istio rate-control enforcement, and a unified view of app behavior.