HYAS Protect R24.5
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Focus | Data Integrations, Centralized Agent Management and Client Experience |
What's New in HYAS Protect!
Log Automation with Amazon S3 Storage NEW
HYAS Protect introduces a powerful new feature allowing clients to export DNS logs directly to an Amazon S3 bucket. This enhancement enables clients to enrich their security information and event management (SIEM) or security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms with valuable DNS activity data captured by HYAS Protect.
Benefits:
Enhanced Visibility: Gain deeper insights into DNS activity across your network infrastructure, helping to identify potential security threats and anomalies.
Improved Threat Detection: Leverage enriched DNS logs to enhance threat detection capabilities within your SIEM or SOAR platform, enabling proactive security measures.
Streamlined Workflow: Automate the export of DNS logs to S3 buckets to streamline workflow processes and reduce manual intervention, saving time and resources.
Supported Platforms:
All
Centralized Product Documentation IMROVEMENT
In an effort to streamline user experience and consolidate access to resources, HYAS Protect has removed the Support Center link from the user interface. Users can now conveniently access comprehensive documentation directly within the application from the Documentation menu, providing a single source of truth for all things related to HYAS Protect. Documentation may also be access by visiting docs.hyas.com
Benefits:
Efficiency: Users can quickly access relevant documentation and resources without navigating away from the application, saving time and improving productivity.
Consistency: Ensure consistency in information access by directing users to a single source of truth for all HYAS Protect-related documentation and support materials.
Enhanced User Experience: Streamlined access to documentation within the application enhances user satisfaction and usability, promoting a positive user experience.
Supported Platforms:
All
Global Resolver IP Visibility IMROVEMENT
For Resolver based deployments, HYAS Protect now includes the Resolver IP’s from all around the globe in the user interface, not just those from the US. This update allows clients to select specific regions worldwide from which they would like their DNS traffic to be resolved, enhancing the customization and control over their network security settings.
Benefits:
Enhanced capability to direct DNS traffic resolution according to regional, operational, or country-specific requirements.
Increased flexibility in DNS resolution settings to better align with global operational needs.
Improved ability to monitor and mitigate potential threats from specific regions.
Supported Platforms:
All, Resolver based deployments.
HYAS Protect Agent - v2.2.6
Agent v2.2.6 is available to select Partners and Clients and is not for General Availability. v2.2.7 will be released soon and will include these enhancements and more.
Uninstall Agent Directly from Central Console [Ltd Availability] NEW
HYAS Protect now allows administrators to uninstall agents directly from the HYAS Protect UI. This new feature simplifies the agent management process, reducing the need for manual intervention and streamlining administrative tasks.
Benefits:
Streamlined Administration: Simplifies the agent management process for administrators by enabling them to uninstall agents directly from the HYAS Protect UI.
Enhanced Control: Provides administrators with greater control over agent management, allowing efficient removal of agents without dependency on additional tools or processes.
Simplified End User Experience: Reduces complexity for end users as administrators can handle agent removals directly, minimizing potential errors and reducing the need for end-user involvement.
Supported Platforms:
Windows
Local Short-term Disabling of Agent [Ltd Availability] NEW
With this release, HYAS Protect introduces the capability for local users to disable the HYAS Protect Agent directly from the agent dashboard. This feature enhances user control and flexibility, allowing local users to manage the agent's operation according to their preferences.
Benefits:
User Autonomy: Local users gain greater control over the HYAS Protect Agent, allowing them to enable or disable its operation as needed.
Flexibility: This feature provides users with the flexibility to manage the agent's activity according to their specific requirements or preferences.
Simplified User Experience: By enabling local users to control the agent's status directly from the agent dashboard, the process of managing agent operation is simplified, enhancing user experience and reducing dependency on administrator assistance.
In future releases, Administrators will have the ability to configure this functionality via the UI. However, in this version (v2.2.6), all end users are granted the capability to enable/disable the HYAS Protect Agent at will.
Supported Platforms:
Windows
Visibility of User ID in Agent Central Console [Ltd Availability] NEW
HYAS Protect now offers an enhanced feature for administrators, providing improved visibility into who is logged into each machine, rather than just displaying the machine name. This new capability is available for any endpoint that has Agent v2.2.6 installed, accessible via the 'Manage Agents' section in the HYAS Protect UI.
Benefits:
Detailed User Insight: Administrators can now see the identities of users logged into each endpoint, providing a clearer understanding of machine usage.
Security Enhancement: This visibility is crucial for security monitoring, allowing for quick identification of unauthorized access and better audit trail capabilities.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlines the process of managing user access and improves the tracking of user activity across the network.
Supported Platforms:
Windows
Simplified Agent Upgrade with Automatic Uninstallation [Ltd Availability] NEW
The latest update to the HYAS Protect Agent introduces an automated uninstallation feature for previous versions of the Agent during the installation process. This enhancement streamlines the update workflow, eliminating the need for manual uninstallation and reinstallation when upgrading to a new version.
Benefits:
Time Efficiency: Clients save significant time by avoiding manual uninstallation steps.
Simplified Update Process: Provides a seamless transition to newer versions with minimal user intervention.
Reduced Error Potential: Automates the removal of old versions, minimizing the risk of installation errors and version conflicts.
Supported Platforms:
Windows