// Trust & Security Report
KNIME AG
KNIME Analytics Platform is a low-code/no-code data science and analytics platform. Product line includes: KNIME Analytics Platform (desktop/server open-source base), KNIME Pro (paid individual), KNIME Team (paid collaboration), KNIME Business Hub (enterprise SaaS), KNIME Community Hub (free tier), and K-AI (built-in generative AI assistant).
Certifications held
4
Maturity
Enterprise
Trains on your data
Yes
Trust center
Yes
// Certification ledger
Each held certification is backed by a verbatim quote from the vendor's own trust or security page. “Not confirmed” means we could not verify it publicly, not that the vendor lacks it.
Verify on knime.com“ISO 27001 certified: KNIME's information security management system follows recognized global standards, independently audited for compliance. (Trust Center: 'ISO 27001 certification, available on request here.')”
Verify on knime.com“GDPR, Swiss FADP, and UK GDPR compliant: Business Hub SaaS follows strict data protection rules. Privacy Policy states the lawful basis for K-AI processing is 'performance of a contract' under GDPR Article 6(1)(b).”
Verify on knime.com“GDPR, Swiss FADP, and UK GDPR compliant: Business Hub SaaS follows strict data protection rules.”
Verify on knime.com“GDPR, Swiss FADP, and UK GDPR compliant: Business Hub SaaS follows strict data protection rules.”
> Show 9 unconfirmed / not-held certifications
source: knime.comNo public evidence on vendor domain. Nudge Security aggregator claims SOC 2 compliance, but this certification is not mentioned on KNIME's Trust Center, Pro & Team, Business Hub, or other official security pages. Comprehensive search of knime.com domain yielded no results for 'SOC 2'.
source: knime.comNo public evidence on vendor domain. KNIME mentions security capabilities applicable to regulated industries (e.g., healthcare) but does not explicitly claim HIPAA certification or compliance status on any official page.
source: knime.comNo public evidence on vendor domain.
source: knime.comNo public evidence on vendor domain.
source: knime.comNo public evidence on vendor domain.
source: knime.comNo public evidence on vendor domain. Nudge Security aggregator claims PCI compliance, but this is not mentioned on KNIME's official security or trust center pages.
source: knime.comNo public evidence on vendor domain. Not mentioned on KNIME's Trust Center or other official security pages despite Nudge Security aggregator claims.
source: knime.comNo public evidence on vendor domain. KNIME emphasizes responsible AI principles (transparency, replicability, explainability) and includes AI governance features in Business Hub, but does not claim ISO/IEC 42001 certification.
// Privacy & AI training
Trains on customer data
Yes
Data processing agreement
Offered
Data region
Pro & Team: AWS Frankfurt (Germany) or US-East (Virginia). Business Hub: AWS Frankfurt (Germany) or US-East (Virginia), additional regions under consideration.
K-AI chatbot feature explicitly trains on customer data. Privacy Policy states: 'Any information the user enters into the chat, as well as information about the workflow (being edited), may be shared with OpenAI and KNIME in order to provide and improve the service.' Data is governed by Data Processing Agreement with OpenAI using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).
// Security controls
Encryption in Transit
TLS 1.2+ for all communication between browser and KNIME executors; external service connections encrypted when provider supports TLS
knime.comEncryption at Rest
All workflows, files, and jobs encrypted at rest using AWS S3 server-side encryption (SSE-S3)
knime.comPenetration Testing
Independent security auditors conduct penetration tests at least twice per year, plus whenever major system changes are introduced
knime.comVulnerability Management
Active vulnerability monitoring of integrated external code with proactive customer notification of findings
knime.comSecure Development Framework
Security reviews at design stage, automated static and dynamic code analysis, regular external penetration testing, continuous system monitoring with incident response protocols
knime.comExecution Environment Isolation
Private spaces logically and technically separated per user/team using Kubernetes policies
knime.comContinuous Monitoring
Continuous infrastructure and service monitoring with formal incident management procedures
knime.comData Processing Philosophy
KNIME does not process customer data; all processing occurs on customer's chosen infrastructure under their control. KNIME maintains access controls and audit logging.
knime.com// Products & data scope
data: Local/on-premise only
Free, open-source version. Data processing entirely local. No cloud data residency concerns.
data: Cloud (Frankfurt, Germany or US-East)
Individual paid tier. Cloud SaaS deployment with TLS encryption in transit, SSE-S3 at rest. ISO 27001 certified infrastructure.
data: Cloud (Frankfurt, Germany or US-East)
Paid collaboration tier. Cloud SaaS with team credential management, isolated execution environments. ISO 27001 certified.
data: Cloud (Frankfurt, Germany or US-East)
Enterprise SaaS tier. Full governance features, audit capabilities, workflow versioning, explainability tracking. ISO 27001 certified. DPA available.
data: Cloud (Free tier)
Free community tier for non-commercial use. Includes access to KNIME extensions and workflow templates.
data: Cloud integration with OpenAI
Integrated AI assistant for KNIME workflows. Trains on user input and workflow data using OpenAI API. Customer data may be used to improve the service. DPA with OpenAI uses Standard Contractual Clauses.
// What to watch
- OVER-CLAIM RISK: Nudge Security aggregator claims KNIME holds SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, and CSA STAR certifications. However, comprehensive search of KNIME's official Trust Center, security pages, and vendor domain found no evidence of these certifications. Only ISO 27001, GDPR, and regional FADP/UK GDPR compliance are documented on vendor domain. This discrepancy suggests either (a) Nudge is displaying unverified or outdated information, or (b) KNIME has made claims outside official trust center documentation. Recommend direct contact with KNIME to clarify actual certification portfolio.
- K-AI DATA TRAINING: The K-AI chatbot feature explicitly trains on customer data (chat inputs, workflow metadata) using OpenAI. While governed by DPA with Standard Contractual Clauses, this should be clearly disclosed during customer onboarding for any regulated industries or sensitive data use cases.
- ISO 27001 NOT PUBLICLY VERIFIED: ISO 27001 certification is stated as 'available on request' from KNIME but the actual certificate or audit report is not publicly displayed. This is acceptable for B2B enterprises but limits independent verification.
- NO AI GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATION: Despite offering AI capabilities through K-AI, KNIME does not claim ISO/IEC 42001 or CSA STAR for AI certifications, which are increasingly expected for AI-native vendors.
- DATA RESIDENCY LIMITED: SaaS products limited to two regions (Frankfurt, Germany or US-East Virginia). Organizations requiring other data residency (e.g., Canada, APAC) must use on-premise deployment.
// At a glance
Pricing model
Freemium (Community Hub free); subscription tiers: Pro (individual paid), Team (collaboration paid), Business Hub (enterprise paid)
Self-hostable
Yes
// How we verified this
Every certification marked HELD is confirmed against a verbatim quote on KNIME AG's own trust, security, or privacy pages. We reject certifications claimed only on third-party aggregators, on a cloud host's behalf, or by a similarly named company.
Last verified 2026-07-07. Compliance changes over time. Always confirm directly with the vendor before relying on any certification for a purchasing or compliance decision.
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