New in SecureFX 8.1

SecureFX 8.1 updates the UI for the Mac and adds new toolbar icons on the Mac and Linux platforms. Server-to-server synchronization adds the ability to synchronize files on two remote systems. With the Synchronize File Browsing option, navigate local and remote folders that have the same directory structure. Mac and Linux versions have improved smart card (PIV/CAC) support.

Here are some of the new features in SecureFX 8.1:

UI enhancements (Mac and Linux)

SecureFX for Mac has a new GUI and main toolbar. Mac and Linux versions have new toolbar icons in the Session Manager and Connect dialog.

Synchronized file browsing

A Synchronize File Browsing option allows lockstep navigation of local and remote folders that have the same directory structure.

Server-to-server synchronization

Synchronization is more flexible with the added ability to synchronize files on two remote systems. This makes it easier to roll out changes to a production server, to do backups, and to do replication.

Encryption enhancements

Enhanced smart card support: On Mac and Linux, select a specific certificate on the smart card (PIV/CAC) to be used for public-key authentication. PKCS #11 certificates are supported. On all platforms, the username can be pulled directly from the specified certificate.

New public-key authentication options (Mac and Linux): Certificates can be used as raw key. Public keys can be exported in OpenSSH format and from PKCS #11.

SSH agent (Mac and Linux): X.509v3 keys can be added to the SSH agent.

Time-saving enhancements

The Options menu now includes an Edit Default Session item so you can quickly change the default session. The Session Manager and Connect dialog right-click menus now include Expand All Folders and Collapse All Folders.

SFXCL enhancements

A /ConfigPassphrase option allows the configuration passphrase to be specified on the SecureFX and SFXCL command line.

A /NoTempFiles option prevents the creation of temporary files during synchronize and quick synchronize operations.