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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.