PhenixID is proud to announce the new release of PhenixID Authentication Services (PAS) 5.0. The new release improves the stability, compatibility, and security of your solution, and is recommended for all installations.
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Finally the PAS 5.0 version see the light of day! This version is a major technical upgrade, compared to 4.7 and earlier versions. It brings significantly better security level as well as futureproofing and enabling of further enhancements. There are no significant changes in terms of functionality or usability in this initial 5.0 version.
Increased securityPAS 5.0 includes a significant reduction of software security vulnerabilities in third party librariues used. The build and testing of PAS software has been enhanced by a mandatory vulnerability (OWASP) check, meaning that the software build process will catch known vulnerabilities – in each recurring and scheduled build.
Upcoming featuresAs PAS 4.7 branch is moved to maintenance mode, new and enhanced features will be developed and released on this new 5.0 branch. This strategic move ensures that new features are built on a more modern platform.
Inclusion of additional modules and valves in the product Prior the 5.0 release, some specific modules and valves were treated as standalone entities necessitating separate installation procedures. By consolidating these components into the core product, you benefit from a more cohesive and streamlined life cycle management process, guaranteeing the availability of the latest and most secure versions – thereby fortifying the overall integrity and security of the system Known limitationsInitially we recommend this version for those using internal HSQLDB database or MSSQL only |
Read the full release notes for Authentication Services here:
Read full releaseWe’re proud to announce the release of PAS 6.0, a major step forward for performance, monitoring, user experience, and security. This release is packed with valuable upgrades designed to help you run smarter, gain deeper insight, and deliver a better experience for both administrators and users.
Reminder: As always, please read the upgrade notes before updating your environment.
PAS now runs on Java 21, the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) version. This upgrade brings:
Our new audit log system provides significantly richer and more consistent data, enabling:
Read the deep-dive: Audit logs / Event logs in PAS 6.0
PAS 6.0 expands our monitoring capabilities with:
Read more: Recommended metrics and visualization
With the upcoming launch of OneTouch 2, we’re also releasing a new WCAG-compliant enrollment portal with:
Read more: OneTouch Enrollment
New Internal Application Guides
When creating new guide scenarios, the UI now leverages the modern authenticator architecture (introduced in PAS 5.1), offering:
We’ve made logout handling more robust and SP/RP setup more straightforward:
Read more: SPBroker article
From improved container logging to new preset MFA sequences, PAS 6.0 includes many under-the-hood improvements. A few highlights:
See the full changelog in our Release Notes
PAS 6.0 is built to help you grow with confidence — more insight, better performance, and a smoother user experience. Make sure to review the upgrade instructions, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need guidance.