Version 4.2 - Release Notes & Bug Fixes

The following information highlights the new and enhanced features introduced in this Netwrix Privilege Secure version v4.2 release.

Privilege Secure v4.2 - Enhanced Security and Auditing

New: Obscured Passwords in Replay Viewer

Protect sensitive information during session replays, ensuring compliance with stricter security regulations. See the Replay Viewer Window topic for additional information.

New: Proxy Auditing for SCP and SFTP

Gain deeper visibility into privileged file transfer activities for a more comprehensive security posture.

New: Granular AD Authentication Control

Enable or disable “Other Login” (AD authentication) for more granular access control, minimizing potential security risks. See the Set Authentication as Default Login topic for additional information.

Enhancement: Expanded SIEM Integration

Leverage improved SIEM templates with additional variables for richer security data, enabling better threat detection and investigation.

Streamlined Workflows and User Experience

New: Customizable Login Formats

Create login account templates with custom formats, streamlining user provisioning and access management. See the Activities Page and Login Account Templates topics for additional information.

New: “Delete Permanently” Option

Provides a clear confirmation step when removing resources, preventing accidental data loss. See the Remove Resource Window topic for additional information.

New: Advanced Login Account Templates

Expanded string manipulation functions and a name field increase to 20 characters offer greater flexibility in user provisioning. See the Login Account Templates topic for additional information.

New: Optional Linux Software Scans

Disable “Installed Software” functionality by default to optimize scans for specific use cases.

New: Connect Account for Interactive App Launch

Simplifies application launching by pre-configuring connection accounts. See the Activities Page topic for additional information.

New: View Password on Set Password

Allows users to confirm password entries during credential creation, reducing errors. See the Manage Internal Service Accounts topic for additional information.

New: Customizable Connection Profiles

Add custom input fields to connection profiles for improved data collection and organization. See the Connection Profiles Page topic for additional information.

Enhancement: Improved Scheduler Visibility

The “Statistics” tab now precedes the “Action Queues” tab in Service Nodes for easier workflow management. See the Scheduler Service topic for additional information.

New: Out-of-the-box “Run AD Replication via PowerShell” Action Step

Automates a common administrative task for improved efficiency.

New: Credential Policy Overrides

Enable credential groups to override platform-level credential schedules for more granular control over privileged credential life cycles. See the Credential Policy Overrides Page topic for additional information.

Bug Fix List

See the Netwrix Privilege Secure 4.2 Bug Fix List PDF for a list of bugs fixed in this version.

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