EPP Release Historie

22-Jun-2010

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Windows Server 2003)

Windows Installation Server Version: 3.0.5.0.
Client Version: 3.0.9.5 (32bit and 64bit)
Mac Client Version: 1.0.2.8

Below is a list of new features and improvements to the previous versions.

MAC Client Side Changes

• Support for controlling iDevices (iPhone, iPod, iPad), which can be synchronized through iTunes.
• Full control of Webcams
• Improvements to rights management for iDevices and Webcams.
• iDevices can now be controlled under the "SmartPhone (USB Sync)" device class
• Enhancements to the installation/uninstallation process
• Improved Bluetooth control

16-Jun-2010

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Windows Server 2003)

Windows Installation Server Version: 3.0.5.0.
Client Version: 3.0.9.5 (32bit and 64bit)
Mac Client Version: 1.0.2.5

Below is a list of new features and improvements to the previous versions.

Server Administration and Reporting Changes

• Improvements to the management of logs by the inclusion of the logs compression
• User Interface enhancements such as: support for Russian and Persian languages, better visualization of traced and shadowed files
• Improved overall performance and stability

Windows Client Side Changes

• Improved overall stability and efficiency
• Support for controlling serial ports (COM1, COM2 etc.) and USB serial port (COM) adapters
• Improvements to the File Tracing option for CD-ROMs
• General installation improvements

MAC Client Side Changes

• Support for Bluetooth
• Improvements to the device rights assignment process
• Enhancements to the control of DVD Media
• Improved general stability

29-Apr-2010

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Windows Server 2008)

Windows Installation Server Version: 3.0.4.5
Client Version: 3.0.8.4 (32bit and 64bit)

20-Apr-2010

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Windows Server 2003)

Windows Installation Server Version: 3.0.4.5
Client Version: 3.0.8.4 (32bit and 64bit)

Below is a list of new features and improvements to the previous versions.

Server Administration and Reporting Changes

• The overall functional performance has been improved by the enhancements made to the importing, tracing and shadowing operations and the addition of new features like the Backup Scheduler - Automatic Log Backup
• User Interface enhancements such as: the display of full Active Directory domain names and the introduction of a new option "Data Security Privileges", which restricts Sensitive Data sections access only to Super Administrators
• Installation enhancements: automatic binding of valid licenses after the trial licenses expire, the introduction of a new check test to the configuration steps regarding the availability of the default port 443 (used by Endpoint Protector 2009). If available, port 443 will be automatically assigned, otherwise it will prompt for a new port to assign.

Client Side Changes

• Security enhancements: the recognition of the "CoSoSys SRL" signature also for trusted applications
• User Interface improvements such as: the display of the computer name inside the "Offline device authorization" section
• Improved overall stability
• Install/ Uninstall enhancements: the Endpoint Protector databases and log files are not deleted at uninstall, unless the "Delete database and logs" option is selected (Useful during upgrades!)

04-Mar-2010

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Windows Server 2008)

Windows Installation Server Version: 3.0.4.1
Client Version: 3.0.7.7 (32bit and 64bit)

Below is a list of new features and improvements to the previous versions.

• Support for Windows Small Business Server 2008
  

08-Jan-2010

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Windows Server 2008)

Windows Installation Server Version: 3.0.4.1
Client Version: 3.0.7.3 (32bit and 64bit)

Below is a list of new features and improvements to the previous versions.

• Support for Windows 2008 Server
  

22-Dec-2009

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Windows Server 2003)

Windows Installation Server Version: 3.0.4.1
Client Version: 3.0.7.1 (32bit and 64bit)

Below is a list of new features and improvements to the previous versions.

Server Administration and Reporting Changes

• Functional performances have been overall improved by ensuring better internationalization support and by the improvements to the AD sync and import features.
• Stability performances have been significantly improved.
• Installation and user interface enhancements such as: Zend Optimizer is installed silently (Windows specific), uninstalling script (Linux specific), added progress bars for AD and log backup operations etc.

Client Side Changes

• Many overall improvements such as: stability adjustments in the Client file system driver for 64-bit platforms, improved logging system and debugging efficiency, better interaction with other file system drivers, enhanced shadowing function etc.
• Security enhancements: encrypted server address.
• Improved Client Notifier functionality.
• Increased Compatibility: Client support for .Net Framework 4.0 Beta.

22-Dec-2009

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Linux Debian)

Linux Installation Server Version: 3.0.4.1
Client Version: 3.0.7.1 (32bit and 64bit)

Below is a list of new features and improvements to the previous versions.

Server Administration and Reporting Changes

• Functional performances have been overall improved by ensuring better internationalization support and by the improvements to the AD sync and import features.
• Stability performances have been significantly improved.
• Installation and user interface enhancements such as: Zend Optimizer is installed silently (Windows specific), uninstalling script (Linux specific), added progress bars for AD and log backup operations etc.

Client Side Changes

• Many overall improvements such as: stability adjustments in the Client file system driver for 64-bit platforms, improved logging system and debugging efficiency, better interaction with other file system drivers, enhanced shadowing function etc.
• Security enhancements: encrypted server address.
• Improved Client Notifier functionality.
• Increased Compatibility: Client support for .Net Framework 4.0 Beta.

06-Nov-2009

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Linux Debian)

Linux Installation Server Version: 3.0.3.7
Client Version: 3.0.5.1 (32bit and 64bit)

Below is a list of new features and improvements to the previous versions.

Server Administration and Reporting Changes

• Functional performances have been improved for AD functionality.
• A new right for WiFi devices was added: block if wired network is present.

Client Side Changes

• Stability performances have been improved.

06-Oct-2009

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Windows Server 2003)

Windows Installation Server Version: 3.0.3.5
Client Version: 3.0.5.0 (32bit and 64bit)

Below is a list of new features and improvements to the previous versions.

Server Administration and Reporting Changes

• AD Plug-in functionality changed and improved: AD Plug-in installation not required.
• Offline Temporary Password was introduced as a new feature:
  The administrator can allow limited time access to a specific device when the client computer is disconnected from the network.

Client Side Changes

• Functional performances have been improved.
• Additional controllable Device Types added: SCSI CD-ROM devices.
• User interface available for Offline Temporary Password feature.
  

09-Jul-2009

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Linux Debian)

Linux Installation Server Version: 3.0.2.5
Client Version: 3.0.3.2 (32bit and 64bit)

Below is a list of new features and improvements to the previous versions.

Server Administration and Reporting Changes

• Functional performances have been improved.

Client Side Changes

• Additional controllable Device Types added: Webcam.

11-Jun-2009

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Windows Server 2003)

Windows Installation Server Version: 3.0.2.3
Client Version: 3.0.2.3 (32bit and 64bit)

Below is a list of new features and improvements to the previous versions.

Server Administration and Reporting Changes

• Security and stability performances have been improved.
• System On / Off (button) functionality has been improved.
• User interface updated with more translations in all 6 languages.

Client Side Changes

• Additional controllable Device Types added: BlackBerry, PCMCIA (refined).
• Expanded TrustedDevice support.
• Overall enhancements such as: at client expiration there is a notifying pop-up for the user and the client stops taking actions (all devices will be allowed).
• Improved communication between client and server: client registration, treated invalid server responses.
• Many other overall improvements and fixes such as: file shadowing for files with identical names but located in different folders, file shadowing failure when path was longer than 260 characters, etc.

24-Apr-2009

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Linux Debian)

Linux Installation Server Version: 3.0.0.6
Client Version: 3.0.1.3 (32bit and 64bit)

Below is a list of new features and improvements to the previous versions.

Server Administration and Reporting Changes

• A new right for CD-ROM device types was added: Read Only Access.
• Active Directory tree improved.
• Multilingual Interface updated: Polish language added.
  (English, German, French, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish…)
• Overall functionality has been enhanced.

Client Side Changes

• Additional controllable WiFi Device Type was added.
• Safe Mode improved Client protection. Even computers starting the Operating Systems under Safe Mode are protected.
• Multilanguage Notifier: Client notifications from the system tray can be displayed in all available languages.
• Faster communication between client and server.

17-Mar-2009

Endpoint Protector 2009
(for Windows Server 2003)

Windows Installation Server Version: 3.0.0.2 (32bit)
Client Version: 3.0.0.2 (32bit)

Below is a list of new features and improvements to the previous versions.

Server Administration and Reporting Changes

• Completely updated web-based Administration and Reporting Tool Interface.
• Wizards for simplified Device Management have been introduced.
  Allows faster/more intuitive device rights management.
• Endpoint Lockdown mode was introduced.
  One click instantly locks down all endpoints and stops ongoing data transfers and device use.
• System Snapshots have been added to easily restore previous settings.
• On / Off button for Endpoint Protector secured environment was introduced.
• Multilingual Interface.
  (English, German, French, Romanian, Hungarian…)
• E-Mail Alerts to notify the administrators of events have been improved.
• Graphical Reports have been improved.
• Overall functionality has been enhanced and additional functionality has been added such as advanced searches, filters, tooltips, etc...

Client Side Changes

• File Whitelisting was introduced.
  Only previously authorized files can be copied on authorized USB devices.
• Additional controllable Device Types have been added.
  (ExpressCard SSD, Printers, Bluetooth,…)
• Improved Client Self Defense.
  Extended protection for Client Service to be stopped. Even users with Administrative privileges require a password to uninstall or stop Endpoint Protector Client.
• Reduced memory and CPU usage.
• Faster communication between client and server.

Installation Changes

• Synchronization with Active Directory was added and the Active Directory Plug-in was generally improved (performance and functionality).
• Endpoint Protector Client Deployment over Active Directory was added.
• The Endpoint Protector Server routine for installation on the Windows 2003 Server Platform has been simplified and improved.
• Installation of 3rd party software requirements (OpenSSL, etc.) has been simplified and improved through an extended assisted installer.

19-Aug-2008

Endpoint Protector 2008

Windows Installation Server Version: 2.2.0.0 (32bit)
Client Version: 2.3.2.4 (32bit)

Server Administration and Reporting Changes

• Stealth Mode added
  This mode can be used if the administrator wants to block all portable device use but the user should not be aware of Endpoint Protector.
• Transparent
  Mode added In this mode the administrator is able to monitor all user and machine activity and actions hidden from the users eyes. The user is not aware of Endpoint Protectors installation on the system since all user activity is not blocked but only traced and shadowed.
• File Tracing and File Shadowing is now also as granular setting definable for Users, PCs and Groups where added.
• Graphical log data visualization was added in the Reporting & Analysis module.
• More settings for policies can be defined granular for Users, PCs and Groups.
• E-Mail Alerts to notify administrators of events have been added.
• Many features have been improved and additional functionality has been added such as advanced searches and filters.

Client Side Changes

• Endpoint Protector Client protection against user attempts to stop it by force.
• Reduced memory and CPU usage.
• Faster communication between client and server.
• Client self test to confirm use of correct settings and policies.
• Improved use of TrustedDevices Level 1 to Level 4 for enforced encryption on portable storage devices.

Installation Changes

• The Endpoint Protector Server routine for installation on the Windows 2003 Server Platform has been simplified and improved.
• Installation of PHP and other 3rd party software requirements (OpenSSL, etc.) has been simplified and improved through extended assisted installer.
• Updated Active Directory Plug-in with improved performance and functionality was integrated in the installer.

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