Kiteworks®
Secure Data Exchange
One Control Plane. Every Workflow.
Compliant.
Kiteworks governs employees’ and AI agents’ access, use, and sharing of sensitive data under the same identity, policy, encryption, and audit controls. Compliance is built in, not bolted on.
3,800+
Enterprise Customers
FIPS 140-3
Validated Encryption
8
Secure Access Workflows
The Compliance Challenge
Employees and AI agents face the same regulatory requirements.
Every compliance framework — HIPAA, CMMC, GDPR, SEC, PCI DSS — regulates data access. Not who performs it. Whether an employee downloads a patient record or an AI agent retrieves a contract, the same controls apply.
Kiteworks solves both.
All in one platform. The same policy control architecture that secures employee data exchange now extends to AI agent workflows. No new platform. No data migration. Compliance where the data already lives.
Employee
Kiteworks unifies email, file sharing, SFTP, and managed file transfers into a single platform — securing every exchange with consistent policies, even across organizational boundaries.
Kiteworks enforces one Data Policy Engine across every channel — email, SFTP, web forms, and desktop sync — so compliance teams set a rule once and it applies everywhere.
Kiteworks consolidates all activity into a single, normalized audit log — searchable, filterable, and SIEM-ready — so regulator evidence production is fast and automated.
Kiteworks replaces shadow IT with a secure, policy-governed platform for every file exchange — eliminating blind spots with continuous, real-time visibility instead of waiting for the next audit.
AI Agent
Every AI agent action is attributed to the authenticated user through OAuth 2.0 — and the audit trail logs each operation with full context, so you always know what the agent did and who authorized it.
Kiteworks’ MCP Server enforces RBAC and ABAC governance on every AI operation — agents receive scoped, least-privilege access aligned with regulatory compliance requirements, not blanket user permissions.
Every file an AI agent uploads or creates passes through Kiteworks’ metadata scanning, data classification, and ABAC policy enforcement — derivative works inherit the same governance as any human-created content.
Kiteworks is the platform purpose-built to enforce identity, policy, encryption, and audit on every AI agent data interaction — through its Secure MCP Server, OAuth 2.0 authentication, and comprehensive audit logging.
Unified Governance Framework
Four Controls.
Every Accessor.
Full Compliance.
Most organizations use fragmented tools for email security, file sharing, MFT, and now AI governance. Kiteworks unifies all data exchange under a single compliance framework.
PCI DSS
FedRAMP
HIPAA
CMMC
ITAR
Authenticated Identity
Employees authenticate via SAML, MFA, and certificates. Agents authenticate with scoped delegation tokens carrying both agent and human identity.
Policy-Enforced Access
ABAC Data Policy Engine evaluates every operation — considering data classification, user or agent profile, action type, and context — before permitting access.
Encrypted Handling
TLS 1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest, FIPS 140-3 validated modules. FedRAMP High. On-premises and hybrid deployment for data sovereignty.
Complete Audit Trail
Every data interaction — human or agent — is logged with identity, action, file, policy evaluated, and outcome. Tamper-evident. SIEM-integrated. Auditor-ready.
Secure Exchange Channels
Every way your organization
exchanges data, governed
Kiteworks unifies employee and AI agent data exchange across eight workflows under a single governance, policy, and audit framework.
Secure Email
Email Protection Gateway with DLP scanning, encryption enforcement, link expiration, and content withdrawal.
File Sharing & Collaboration
Desktop sync, secure folders, version control, and external collaboration with retention and expiration policies.
Managed File Transfer
Enterprise MFT with Apache Airflow workflow engine, drag-and-drop authoring, scheduling, and air-gapped configurations.
SFTP Server
External parties access shared folders via SFTP protocol with full authentication, encryption, and audit logging.
Secure Data Forms
Collect structured data in governed, branded forms with automatic secure folder storage and submission tracking.
MCP Server for AI Agents
Model Context Protocol integration lets LLMs securely access your governed data environment with classification-aware retrieval.
REST APIs & Integrations
Comprehensive APIs for custom applications, automation, Salesforce and iManage plugins, and SCIM provisioning.
Repositories Gateway
Govern, protect, and streamline access to data across SharePoint, OneDrive, Box, Dropbox, and other enterprise repositories.
Platform Overview
Control, Protect, Track, and Report, Across Every Employee and Agent Workflow
From authentication and policy enforcement to encryption and compliance reporting, Kiteworks provides the complete governance stack for data exchange.
Control
Data Policy Engine (DPE)
ABAC and RBAC controls enforce authorization based on data classification, user attributes, accessor type, and context — for both employees and agents.
Policy
Retention & Expiration
Expire files, folders, and email links after configurable time periods. Automatic retention policies, deletion grace periods, and content withdrawal.
Control
Multi-Factor Authentication
RADIUS, PIV/CAC, SAML, email OTP, SMS OTP, certificate-based auth, and internally managed credentials protect every human access point.
Control
Classification-Aware Decisions
Access decisions respect MIP sensitivity labels and classification tags. Agents read metadata before downloading; ABAC enforces restrictions independently.
Control
Scoped Delegation Tokens
AI agents receive only the access their task requires — restricted to specific folders, operations, and time windows — not the delegating user’s full permission set.
Control
Admin Role Separation
Separation of duties ensures administrators and compliance officers see only data appropriate to their role and regulatory requirements.
In Transit
TLS 1.3 Encryption
All data in transit is secured using TLS 1.3, the latest encryption standard, ensuring protection against eavesdropping during file transfers and API communications.
At Rest
AES-256 Encryption
Files and metadata are encrypted at rest using AES-256, safeguarding stored data from unauthorized access and breaches.
Compliance
FIPS 140-3 Validated
Cryptographic modules are FIPS 140-3 validated, ensuring compliance with U.S. government and regulated industry standards.
Data Protection
DLP Integration
Seamless integration with DLP providers via ICAP enables automated scanning of sensitive data and enforcement of policy-based controls.
Threat Protection
Malware Scanning
All incoming files are scanned for malware before storage, protecting systems and users from malicious threats.
Sovereignty
On-Premises Deployment
Deploy entirely on your own infrastructure for maximum data control, supporting air-gapped environments and strict regulatory compliance.
Logging
Immutable Audit Logs
Every file access, transfer, and policy decision is recorded in a tamper-evident, immutable audit trail for full accountability.
Integration
SIEM Integration
Push audit events directly to your SIEM systems like Splunk, QRadar, and ArcSight for centralized monitoring and threat detection.
Reporting
Compliance Reports
Generate pre-built reports for HIPAA, CMMC, GDPR, and PCI DSS using unified audit logs to simplify regulatory compliance.
AI Oversight
Agent Action Tracking
Track AI agent operations with full visibility into delegation chains, task context, and policy evaluation outcomes.
Visibility
CISO Dashboard
Gain real-time visibility into data exchange activity, policy violations, and overall compliance posture across all channels.
Legal
eDiscovery Support
Search, preserve, and export data for legal holds and regulatory investigations with complete chain of custody.
Identity
Agent Identity Binding
Each AI agent is assigned a unique identity bound to the delegating human, ensuring full accountability for every automated action.
Access Control
Task-Scoped Permissions
Agents are granted minimum necessary permissions per task, limited to specific folders, file types, and defined time windows.
Audit
Agent Audit Trail
Maintain a complete log of agent actions, including prompt context, accessed data, and policy decisions, separate from human activity logs.
Security
Prompt Injection Protection
Built-in safeguards prevent malicious prompts from bypassing governance controls within AI-driven workflows.
Data Protection
LLM Data Isolation
Sensitive data and credentials are isolated from LLM context windows, preventing unintended exposure or leakage.
Token Management
Revocable Agent Tokens
Agent access tokens can be instantly revoked without impacting human sessions or other ongoing agent operations.
Secure Email Gateway
End-to-end encrypted email with DLP scanning, policy enforcement, and complete audit trails for every message.
Automation
Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Enterprise-grade managed file transfer with scheduling, automation, error handling, and full compliance reporting.
Protocol
SFTP / FTPS Server
Modern replacement for legacy SFTP servers with enhanced security controls and centralized governance.
Collaboration
Virtual Data Rooms
Secure collaboration spaces for M&A, fundraising, and board communications with granular access controls.
Developer
REST API / SDK
Enable developers and AI agents with programmatic access to platform capabilities using secure, scoped authentication.
Intake
Web Forms
Branded, encrypted web forms for securely collecting sensitive data from external users with full compliance support.
Why Kiteworks
One Platform Governs What Others Cannot
Most organizations use fragmented tools for email security, file sharing, MFT, and now AI governance.
Kiteworks unifies all data exchange under a single compliance framework.
Identity & Authentication
✓
SAML, MFA, PIV/CAC, certificates across all channels
✓
Scoped delegation tokens with agent + human identity chain
Access Policy (ABAC)
✓
Evaluates user + data classification + action on every operation
✓
Adds accessor type + agent profile + time scope — more granular
Least-Privilege Scope
✓
Role-based access to folders and operations
✓
Task-scoped access to specific folders, operations, and time windows
Encryption
✓
TLS 1.3 + AES-256 + FIPS 140-3 across all channels
✓
Same encryption + credential isolation from LLM context
Audit Trail
✓
Who did what, when, to which file, under which policy
✓
Same + agent identity + delegation chain + policy evaluation detail
Compliance Reporting
✓
Pre-built HIPAA, CMMC, GDPR reports from unified log
✓
Same reports, filterable by accessor type — agent-specific evidence on demand
Built for Your Stakeholders
Compliance as the Accelerator, Not the Brake
Kiteworks shifts the conversation from “how do we lock everything down” to “how do we enable secure data exchange at the speed the business demands — for employees and AI agents alike.”
CISO
If the board asks who accessed our data, will we actually know?
Kiteworks
Yes. Every data interaction is authenticated, encrypted, policy-enforced, and recorded in a tamper-evident audit trail that feeds directly into your SIEM.
Chief Compliance Officer
How do we prove compliance without scrambling for evidence during audits?
Kiteworks
Kiteworks automatically generates a single evidence package covering every data exchange — email, file sharing, MFT, SFTP, APIs, web forms, and AI agents — so auditors get defensible proof in minutes.
CIO
How can employees and AI agents move fast without creating security risk?
Kiteworks
Kiteworks provides a governed data layer that enables secure data exchange by default, so employees collaborate and AI agents access enterprise data safely — without slowing the business down.
General Counsel
If the board asks who accessed our data, will we actually know?
Kiteworks
Yes. Every interaction with sensitive data is logged, attributed, and policy-governed in real time, creating a tamper-evident record that stands up to legal scrutiny.
Try Kiteworks
Govern every data interaction from one platform.
Your employees are sharing sensitive data today. Your AI agents will be accessing it tomorrow. See how Kiteworks makes every workflow audit-ready, policy-enforced, and regulator-defensible.