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Welcome to the EmpowerID Release Notes Overview

Welcome to the EmpowerID release notes! This document provides a consolidated view of all recent releases, including new features, enhancements, and resolved issues. The release notes are designed to help users stay informed about the latest updates and maximize the value of EmpowerID.

Explore the highlights of each release below and access the detailed notes for more information.

Release Highlights​

7.212.0.0 Release​

  • Microservices:
    • Transitioned all microservices from .NET 6.0 to .NET 8.0 to ensure continued support and security.
    • Displayed Service Principal Object ID on the Azure application overview page in the Resource Admin UI.
    • Introduced the ability to assign application rights to individual users and groups for streamlined permissions management.
    • Updated cache expiry for microservices APIs from 1 day to 15 minutes for improved data accuracy and performance.
  • Azure:
    • Added detection, reporting, and recertification of stale Azure applications, leveraging LastActivityDate to identify inactivity.
    • Implemented AzureCredentialExpirationNotification workflow for managing expired Azure client secrets and certificates across tenants, including automated deletion and owner notifications.
    • Enhanced API permission management for managed identities and service principals with full CRUD capabilities.
  • PBAC:
    • Introduced a setting for splitting business request items by field type values, enabling fine-grained control in approval workflows.
  • Security and Performance Enhancements:
    • Enhanced the MyIdentity feature by requiring a search query to load identity lists, addressing data privacy concerns.
    • Fixed token refresh behavior to prevent unnecessary calls after session expiration.

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7.211.0.0 Release​

  • Connectors:
    • Enhanced GCP Connector with advanced capabilities for improved GCP resource management.
  • Microservices:
    • Introduced a notification system 'EmpowerID Announcements' to deliver personalized updates and event alerts across all microservices.
  • IAM Shop:
    • Added person search functionality with criteria like email, name, and login credentials during the "Shopping for Someone Else" process.
    • Enabled ActivateNow for pre-approved appRoles, RoleDefs, and ManagementRoles in the Request Access and Manage Access screens when specific policies are active.
  • No Code Flows:
    • Added a Send Email Flow Item to automate email integration within processes.
  • System Optimization:
    • Enhanced RBAC system performance, stability, and flexibility.
  • S/MIME Encryption for Outgoing Emails:
    • In this release, we introduce S/MIME signing for emails sent from EmpowerID. This feature enhances the existing email encryption functionality by ensuring that emails are digitally signed using S/MIME certificates, adding another layer of security and trustworthiness to communications sent from EmpowerID.

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7.210.0.0 Release​

  • Google Cloud Connector:
    • Introduced the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) connector for optimized identity management.
    • Enables seamless integration and efficient management of identities within GCP environments.
  • Enhanced Privileged Session Manager (PSM):
    • Added Telnet session support for Cisco devices.
    • Introduced support for the VNC protocol during computer onboarding.
    • New keylogging feature provides detailed session visibility with privacy safeguards.
    • PSM recordings are now encrypted by default, with enhanced access control and optional non-default keys.
  • Wizard Workflows:
    • Streamlined workflows for Azure app management and onboarding individuals, groups, accounts, and more.
  • Additional Improvements:
    • UI enhancements for microservices, offering a more intuitive user experience.
    • New permanent workflow for automated OutOfOffice flag updates.

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7.209.0.0 Release​

  • Azure AD B2C Connector:
    • This new connector optimizes Azure AD B2C identity management via EmpowerID, providing seamless integration with Azure Active Directory B2C (Azure AD B2C) and significantly benefits IT administrators.
  • New Wizard Workflows:
    • This release features new or updated wizard workflows, which streamline various aspects of Azure application management and improve onboarding procedures for individuals, groups, accounts, mailboxes, credentials, computers, and Management Roles.
  • No Code Flows:
    • In this latest release, we're excited to introduce a new feature called No Code Flows, also called Business Request Flows. This feature is designed to streamline the orchestration of business processes in response to specific events, such as a person leaving the organization (Person Leaver event).
  • Flexible Access Requests:
    • We've updated EmpowerID with a new feature called "IAM Shop Permission Levels." This feature provides tailored access to important resources such as shared folders, mailboxes, computers, and Privileged Session Manager sessions. Companies can customize these settings to allow users to request certain access levels for resources, such as "read-only" for shared folders or "local admin" for computers.
  • Workflow Studio Enhancements:
    • Removed dependency on Microsoft Edge for Workflow Studio login. Workflow Studio now uses modern authentication with front-channel flow for better accessibility.
    • Introduced a fulfillment workflow template for Business Requests, simplifying request management.

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For detailed insights, visit the individual release notes by clicking the links above.