What is Knocknoc?

Knocknoc is a cybersecurity solution designed to eliminate the attack surface of your organization’s internet-facing applications and systems. Through intelligent orchestration of network-level access controls, it links service visibility to your identity provider, ensuring that your infrastructure remains protected until users authenticate. By automatically hiding ports and services, Knocknoc prevents unauthorized access, effectively removing exposure to zero-day vulnerabilities and reducing risk for critical resources.

Unlike traditional VPNs, Knocknoc does not route your infrastructure through external networks and requires no client-side agents, making it simple to deploy and cost-effective at scale. The platform offers seamless integration with existing identity platforms and supports multi-factor authentication for various protocols, including SSH, RDP, and custom web applications. Suitable for both on-premise and cloud deployments, Knocknoc implements a just-in-time access model that secures assets for organizations of all sizes.

Features

Identity-Based Access: Restricts network asset visibility until successful user authentication.
Zero Attack Surface: Assets and ports remain invisible to unauthorized users.
Multi-Factor Authentication: Adds MFA to protocols like SSH, RDP, and other network services.
Flexible Deployment: Supports on-premise, cloud, and hybrid hosting without reliance on external cloud routing.
Integration with Existing Identity Providers: Seamlessly connects to identity platforms for streamlined user management.
No Client-Side Agent Required: Simple deployment without additional endpoint installation.
Scripting Backend: Customizable backend for specific business or operational needs.
Cross-Platform Agents: Compatible with various web servers, load balancers, and platforms.

Use Cases

Protecting remote access interfaces, such as SSH and RDP, from unauthorized internet exposure.
Restricting access to legacy or custom web applications only after user authentication.
Enabling secure, time-limited access for contractors and third parties to development or test environments.
Securing file sharing and VPN services against zero-day attacks.
Enhancing security for internet-facing applications in compliance-driven industries.

FAQs

Who is Knocknoc for?

Knocknoc is designed for any organization with internet-facing applications or systems that require restricted access to reduce the risk of unauthorized access and breaches.
Will Knocknoc work with my platform?

Knocknoc works with various web servers and load balancers, and has a scripting backend ensuring compatibility with most systems across different environments.
Does Knocknoc replace VPN?

Knocknoc can replace traditional VPNs by providing secure access to protocols like SSH or HTTPS without exposing them to the internet, or it can supplement your current VPN setup.
How can Knocknoc save us money?

Knocknoc is more cost-effective than VPNs or other zero-trust solutions, requiring no client-side agent and reducing the risk and cost of dealing with security incidents.
Is Knocknoc cloud-based only?

No, Knocknoc supports on-premise, cloud, and hybrid deployments, and can operate in high-security or air-gapped environments.