Release Notes:
Octopus Desk is a credential provider for the Windows OS that eliminates the need for password use when logging onto Windows machines or to the domain. Octopus Desk Domain authentication completely replaces Active Directory passwords with a high assurance, password-free authentication paradigm.
Users can log onto Windows workstations or the domain using the Octopus Authenticator mobile app, FIDO Authenticator or one of the supported 3rd party authenticators (e.g., Okta Verify, ForgeRock). Octopus Desk also supports various means of user verification for multi-factor authentication, such as OTP (one-time password), Voicecall, and codes sent to users via SMS or email.
This document describes the new features and enhancements available in Octopus Desk version 3.9.
IMPORTANT:
- Octopus Desk version 3.9 is intended for use with Octopus Authentication Server version 5.6 only. Working with older versions of the Authentication Server is unadvised and requires selection of the Legacy Server Support checkbox in the MSIUpdater.
- Octopus Desk version 3.9 does not support Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit). Windows 7 users can continue to work with version 3.3. Windows 8.1 users may upgrade to version 3.5.1 (but not version 3.9).
Octopus Desk for Windows version 3.9 introduces the following features:
[SSA-12370] Shared user accounts – Designated users can now log into a generic account on a shared workstation using their personal credentials and devices. This feature facilitates smooth login while enhancing authentication security for specific groups of personnel (such as IT, DevOps, manufacturing floor workers, etc.) who use shared workstations.
New checkboxes in the Settings tab of the MSIUpdater client allow the admin to enable support of shared accounts and control whether the Windows Login screen will allow switching between shared account login and standard account login. Shared account support also requires some configuration in the Octopus Management Console. For more information, please refer to the Octopus Desk for Windows Installation Guide.
[SSA-12771] Retrieval of temporary login token with certificate – A new systray setting enables users to retrieve the temporary token required for RADIUS login after performing authentication using a smart card signed by the organization's root CA. The token expires after 60 seconds.
Octopus Desk for Windows version 3.9 includes the following bug fixes:
Issue Number | Issue Description | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
SSA-12158 | In certain circumstances, the SSO portal launches in a browser with maximum user privileges | Fixed |
SSA-12709 | When performing RDP authentication, Network Login Type is logged as Interactive Login Type | Fixed |
SSA-12400 | Smart card authentication failure following an offline reboot | Fixed |
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