v7.0.0
We'Announcing Knocknoc 7.0 🚀
We’re excited to announceintroduce theKnocknoc 7.0, a landmark release ofpacked Knocknocwith 6,features to enhance security, usability, and performance. Here's what's new:
Enhanced Security
• 'Require Click' for User Access Grants: Access controls can be configured to ‘require a majorclick’. leap forward in attack surface reduction, implemented at speed.
This release brings a host of new features and improvements that make Knocknoc even more efficient, user-friendly, and adaptable within your pre-existing infrastructure.
Introducing the Allowlist API
Protecting existing network infrastructure just got even easier. Our newly added Allowlist API gives you more control over who can access your network applications without introducing agents, especially important in highly protected and segmented environments. With this feature, you can integrate existing firewalls without the need for an agent, making it easier to protect Internet-exposed edge devices such as VPN concentrators or remote access paths, at speed.
The new API feature protected our VPN device within an hour of updating. Honestly -- that thing kept me up at night -- until now!- Allowlist API Beta customer
Internationalisation Framework
We’re making Knocknoc more accessible to users around the globe! With our new internationalisation framework, we’re setting the stage forenforces users to navigatetrigger the granting of an ACL manually after login, giving further fine grained controls over selected ACLs.
Expanded Compatibility
• Improved IPv6 Privacy Extensions Support: Seamless operation in modern network environments.
• Oracle Linux Packages: Knocknoc Server now fully supports Oracle Linux, complementing the existing compatibility for Knocknoc Agent.
Streamlined User Experience
• IP Address Detection & Automated Change Polling: Stay on top of network changes with automated IP polling for detected updates.
• Refined Allowlists Management: Simplified configuration and use Knocknoc in their preferred language.
Better Text Contrastutilization for Light-Mode Desktops
Readability matters. We’ve fine-tuned text contrast on light-mode desktops, making it easier on the eyes for our users who prefer a lighter interface. These small changes make a big difference in daily usability, especially for those who spend a lot of time in front of their screens.
Enhanced Validation on Forms and Actions
We’ve made significant improvements to how Knocknoc handles form validation. This means more accurate checks and a smoother userexperience.
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Improved integrityPerformance
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• Logging Improvements: Greater insight and traceability with revamped logging.
Various Minor Bug Fixes and Improvements
As always, we’ve been listening to your feedback. We’ve squashed some peskysilly bugsbugs, and made a series of minor improvements to enhance the overall performance of Knocknoc. Everyevery little fix helps to provide you with a smoother and more performant experience.
Concurrency Optimization
We’ve boosted Knocknoc’s performance with enhanced concurrency optimization. This means
Knocknoc can7.0 handle multiple tasks more efficiently at once, resulting in faster response times andis a more robust system. Whether your network is small or large, Knocknoc is designed to scale effectively with your needs.
A Notereflection of Thanks
These updates are a direct result of the feedback and suggestions from our amazing users. Your insights are invaluable in helping us improve Knocknoc continually. We are committeddedication to delivering asmarter, powerful,more user-friendly,efficient tools to meet your needs. Upgrade today and securetake solutionyour experience to helpthe younext protect your network applications.
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Looking
Ahead
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to refine and expand Knocknoc's capabilities. If you have any questions or need support, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.
Thank you for being a part of the Knocknoc community!
Knocknoc Team
Release Date: 30th5th AugustDecember 2024