Zero-Knowledge Architecture

Secrets Management Reimagined

Enterprise-grade secrets vault with true zero-knowledge architecture. ZenoVault cannot access your secrets without explicit human intervention through a distributed unsealing ceremony.

"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." Friedrich Nietzsche

4-Layer
Envelope Encryption
Zero
Knowledge Architecture
3+
Cloud Integrations
K8s
Native Operator
Features

Enterprise-Grade Security

Everything you need to secure your secrets at scale. Built for organizations that take security seriously.

Sealed State Default

ZenoVault starts sealed on every restart. Data operations are rejected until the distributed unsealing ceremony completes.

Distributed Unsealing

Uses Shamir's Secret Sharing to distribute trust. No single person can access secrets alone - requires T-of-N key holders.

Memory-Protected Keys

Root key exists only in encrypted RAM using memguard with mlock. It never touches disk and is wiped on restart.

Kubernetes Native

First-class K8s integration with custom operator and CRDs. Automatic secret sync to native Kubernetes Secrets.

Multi-Cloud Sync

Automatically sync secrets to AWS Secrets Manager, GCP Secret Manager, and Azure Key Vault while maintaining ZenoVault as source of truth.

KMS Auto-Unseal

Optional automatic unsealing using AWS KMS, GCP Cloud KMS, or Azure Key Vault. Enterprise convenience without compromising security.

Architecture

Four-Layer Envelope Encryption

Every secret is protected by multiple layers of encryption, each with its own key hierarchy. Breaking the database doesn't compromise your secrets.

Layer 1

Root Key (RK)

256-bit AES key, RAM only, reconstructed via Shamir's Secret Sharing

Layer 2

Key Encryption Key (KEK)

Per-vault key, encrypted by Root Key. Complete vault isolation guaranteed.

Layer 3

Data Encryption Key (DEK)

Per-secret-version key, encrypted by KEK. Built-in key rotation per version.

Layer 4

Ciphertext

Your actual secret encrypted with AES-256-GCM using the DEK

Security

True Zero-Knowledge Design

Unlike traditional vaults, ZenoVault is architecturally incapable of accessing your secrets without explicit human intervention.

Cryptographic Security

  • AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption
  • Random 12-byte nonce per operation
  • Shamir's Secret Sharing (T-of-N)
  • HKDF key derivation

Memory Security

  • Root key in encrypted RAM (memguard)
  • Memory pages locked with mlock
  • Automatic memory zeroing
  • Core dumps disabled

Operational Security

  • Sealed state on every restart
  • Comprehensive audit logging
  • Role-based access control
  • Token rotation support
Integrations

Works With Your Stack

Native integrations with the tools and platforms you already use.

Kubernetes

Native operator with RemoteSecret CRD. OIDC authentication using K8s service account tokens.

AWS

Sync to AWS Secrets Manager. Auto-unseal with AWS KMS. IAM role or static credentials.

Google Cloud

Sync to GCP Secret Manager. Auto-unseal with Cloud KMS. Workload Identity support.

Azure

Sync to Azure Key Vault. Auto-unseal with Azure Key Vault. Managed Identity support.

Prometheus

15+ metrics for sync operations, queue depth, provider latency, and quota usage.

PostgreSQL

Single database dependency. Circuit breaker with retry logic for resilience.

Use Cases

Built For

ZenoVault is designed for organizations with serious security requirements.

Production Secret Management

Database passwords, API keys, certificates - all securely stored with zero-knowledge guarantees and automatic versioning.

Kubernetes Secret Distribution

Multi-cluster, multi-namespace deployments with automatic synchronization via the ZenoVault Operator.

Compliance Requirements

Zero-knowledge architecture for PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC2, and other regulated environments.

Distributed Teams

Shamir's Secret Sharing for trusted custody across team members, locations, and organizational boundaries.

Ready to Secure Your Secrets?

Experience true zero-knowledge secrets management. Contact us to discuss your requirements and see ZenoVault in action.