Enhancements
Security & Authentication Enhancements
Alternate LDAP Server Support for Password Changes
Overview: Password change requests can now be directed to a different LDAP server than the one used for authentication, thereby reducing the load on the primary authentication server.
Business Value: Improved performance and system efficiency through load distribution.
Limitation: Only applicable to password changes made after logging in. Self-service portal requests continue to utilize the primary server.
How-To Guide: KB Article: Configure Alternate LDAP Server - KB009
Security Identifier Support in Domain-Based Host Scan Policies
Overview: Enhanced endpoint security validation now includes Security Identifier (SID) verification in addition to domain name validation, preventing spoofed domain information from bypassing access controls.
Business Value: Strengthened endpoint authentication and improved security posture.
Biometric Face Authentication with Continuous Monitoring
Overview: Extended Support for Continuous Monitoring of Face Recognition-Authenticated Users on Windows HyID Client.
Business Value: Enhanced security through continuous user verification during active sessions.
How-To Guide: KB Article: Configure Continuous Face Authentication - KB010
Enhanced Authentication Attempt Display
Overview: Native HySecure users now see the remaining login attempts after each failed attempt, including the total number of allowed attempts before the account is locked.
Example Message: "Authentication failed. Please try again. You have made one of the five allowed login attempts. The account will be locked after five (5) failed attempts."
Business Value: Improved user experience and account security awareness.
User Interface & Experience Enhancements
Application Search Filter in App Groups
Overview: New search functionality in App Groups eliminates the need to browse through application lists when adding applications to groups manually.
Business Value: Improved administrative efficiency and user experience.
Latest Non-Admin HyLite Plugin Integration
Overview: Updated HyLite plugin with bug fixes and non-admin installer integration, eliminating the requirement for admin credentials during plugin installation.
Key Features:
- HyLite Plugin version 3.4.0.55
- Non-admin installer reduces deployment friction
- Enhanced compatibility and stability
Business Value: Simplified end-user deployment and reduced IT support overhead.
Configurable Folder Redirection
Overview: The Folder Redirection feature for HyLite users can now be enabled or disabled directly from the HySecure Management Console.
Location: Log on to the Management console and navigate to Client Profile > HyLite Configuration > Basic Configuration.
Business Value: Flexible file sharing control based on organizational policies.
VDI/SHD Menu Icon Toolbar Control
Overview: Support to hide the VDI/SHD menu icon toolbar from the HySecure Management Console for HyLite users.
Location: Log on to the Management console and navigate to Client Profile > HyLite Configuration > Basic Configuration.
Business Value: Cleaner user interface and reduced user confusion.
Forceful Logout for Active Hosted Sessions
Overview: Administrators can now force a logout of all active hosted sessions when a user logs out, with a configurable default behavior.
Options:
- Disabled: User decides whether to log out all sessions.
- Enabled: Checkbox pre-selected for automatic logout.
Location: Client Profile > HyLite Configuration > Basic Configuration.
Business Value: Enhanced session management and security control.