In a move to bolster its security posture, brokerage firm Alice Blue India has announced a strategic partnership with AccuKnox, a global leader in Zero Trust Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP). This collaboration, executed through channel partner Airowire, is designed to strengthen Alice Blue's security and compliance frameworks across its on-premise and cloud workloads.
Alice Blue partners with AccuKnox for a Zero Trust CNAPP security platform.
The goal is to enhance security and automate regulatory compliance.
AccuKnox's platform aligns with Indian regulations like RBI, SEBI, and PCI-DSS.
Key differentiators include an agentless architecture for low operational overhead.
The partnership was facilitated through channel partner Airowire.
The solution provides enhanced visibility and continuous infrastructure protection.
The partnership is centered on helping Alice Blue meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of the financial technology sector in India. After a detailed proof-of-concept and evaluation of multiple vendors, Alice Blue selected AccuKnox for its technical depth and readiness to address key regulatory frameworks, including those from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), PCI-DSS, ISO, and SOC 2. The agentless Zero Trust CNAPP architecture was a key differentiator, promising low operational overhead and rapid deployment.
By leveraging AccuKnox's platform, Alice Blue aims to achieve comprehensive visibility into its infrastructure, automate compliance reporting, and ensure continuous protection for its multi-cloud workloads. This integrated approach is critical for a brokerage firm where securing trading infrastructure and maintaining customer trust are paramount. The solution is designed to reduce risk and allow Alice Blue to focus more resources on its core domain innovation.
“At Alice Blue, securing our trading infrastructure and maintaining regulatory compliance are top priorities,” said Navneethan, CISO, Alice Blue India. “Partnering with AccuKnox allows us to leverage world-class Zero Trust CNAPP capabilities while automating compliance across multi-cloud workloads. This collaboration strengthens both our internal security posture and the services we deliver to our customers.”
Rahul Jadhav, CTO at AccuKnox, stated, “Financial institutions like Alice Blue require robust, scalable, and compliant security frameworks. AccuKnox Zero Trust CNAPP platform provides end-to-end protection from code to cognition, enabling Alice Blue to reduce risk, automate compliance, and focus on domain innovation.”
This partnership underscores a growing trend in the financial services industry, where firms are increasingly turning to specialized, cloud-native security platforms to navigate the complex landscape of digital threats and regulatory demands efficiently.
About Airowire
Airowire Networks is a network and cybersecurity solutions provider specializing in infrastructure modernization, cloud security, and managed detection services. With a strong regional presence and a focus on delivering secure digital transformation.
About Alice Blue
Alice Blue is a leading brokerage and financial services company offering advanced trading platforms, real-time analytics, and customer-centric solutions. With a strong commitment to innovation and regulatory compliance.
About AccuKnox
AccuKnox is a Zero Trust CNAPP platform that delivers runtime protection, agentless risk assessment, and comprehensive visibility across cloud, container, and AI workloads. A core contributor to CNCF open-source projects KubeArmor and ModelArmor.