Knox offers an automated FedRAMP compliance platform that uses AI to scan source code and infrastructure‑as‑code, map findings to the full NIST 800‑53 control set, and generate remediation scripts. The service hosts applications in a FedRAMP‑authorized cloud and integrates with CI/CD pipelines and third‑party GRC tools for continuous compliance monitoring.
Funding
$6.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
SaaS vendors seeking to sell to U.S. federal agencies must obtain FedRAMP authorization, a process that typically spans years and requires extensive manual audits, documentation, and dedicated security staff. The high cost and lengthy timeline create a barrier to market entry for many cloud‑native companies.
Solution
Knox delivers an automated FedRAMP compliance platform that accelerates authorization by leveraging an AI‑native auditor to scan source code and infrastructure‑as‑code artifacts, map findings to NIST 800‑53 controls, and generate remediation scripts. The service hosts applications in a FedRAMP‑authorized cloud environment, providing continuous compliance monitoring through an integrated CI/CD pipeline that validates each deployment in real time. Organizations can connect their existing GRC tools to track non‑technical controls such as policy adherence and personnel training. By eliminating the need for a dedicated sponsor or mandatory containerization, Knox reduces both the time to authorization and the ongoing operational overhead.
Target Audience
The primary customers are SaaS product teams and DevOps/security operations groups that need to enter the U.S. federal market, as well as compliance officers responsible for FedRAMP readiness.
Features
- AI‑driven auditor (KnoxAI) that parses repositories and IaC templates, automatically identifying gaps against the full NIST 800‑53 control set.
- Auto‑generated remediation code and configuration fixes that align with federal security best practices, enabling rapid patching without manual audit cycles.
- Continuous compliance enforcement via a native CI/CD integration that validates each build and deployment against FedRAMP requirements.
- Seamless API connectors for third‑party GRC platforms to synchronize policy, training, and vendor‑management evidence.
- Hosting on the largest FedRAMP‑authorized cloud infrastructure, offering a pre‑authorized environment for customer workloads.
- Unlimited scanning cycles and on‑demand re‑assessment to support iterative development and multi‑environment deployments.
- Role‑based access controls and end‑to‑end encryption to meet FIPS‑140‑2 data protection standards.