ins2outs Version 4.3.1 (#5a8201ab)

ins2outs now features Single Sign-on (SSO) for Premium users, streamlining authentication and enhancing integration with the Organization’s identity provider. The update also introduces Favorites controls, allowing efficient management of frequently used content for both organizations and users.

Version Release, Date: 2023-12-19

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1. Single Sign-on (SSO)

ins2outs introduces a robust Single Sign-on (SSO) feature, empowering organizations to seamlessly integrate with any identity provider (IdP) compatible with Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML2). This functionality streamlines user authentication within the ins2outs services, ensuring a smooth connection to the company IT ecosystem. With support for automatic user access rights management and document signing using company-defined credentials, ins2outs takes a significant leap towards enhanced security and convenience.

Key Benefits:

    • Integration with various Identity Providers (IdP), such as Microsoft, Google, and others.
    • Automatic creation of organization accounts for users within the Organization domain.
    • Effortless granting and revoking of user access rights.
    • Seamless document signing with company-defined credentials.

2. Single Sign-on (SSO) configuration settings

ins2outs administrators can now take control of Single Sign-on (SSO) integration by configuring settings for various identity providers. This feature is available exclusively for Premium licenses, allowing users to log in using company credentials, including multi-factor authentication. Administrators can test SSO configurations, ensuring a secure and tailored authentication experience.

Key Features:

    • Configuration options for Microsoft, Google, and other identity providers.
    • Premium license exclusivity for SSO feature.
    • User logins with company credentials, including multi-factor authentication.
    • Testing capabilities for SSO configurations.

3. Organization Favorites

ins2outs introduces Organization Favorites, allowing ins2outs administrators to configure and manage this feature. This capability empowers administrators to customize and organize frequently used content within the organizational context. Users can conveniently access and navigate through essential resources tailored to their specific needs.

Key Highlights:

    • Configuration and management of Organization Favorites exclusively available to ins2outs administrators.
    • Enables administrators to tailor and optimize the organizational content for enhanced user efficiency.
    • Provides users with convenient access to frequently used organizational resources.

4. User Favorites

ins2outs now allows users to mark documents and resources as favorites for quick retrieval. This personalization feature enhances user experience by providing quick access to frequently accessed items.

Key Features:

    • Personalized user experience with the ability to mark documents and resources as favorites.
    • Quick retrieval of frequently accessed items.

5. Enhanced Security Settings

ins2outs introduces advanced security settings to fortify user accounts and ensure a secure user experience. The following features have been implemented:

a. Secure Period for SFA Information
Administrator users now have the ability to define a specific period for which Single-Factor Authentication (SFA) information will be accepted. This empowers administrators to customize security settings according to organizational needs, limiting the validity of SFA credentials and reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

b. Mobile Phone Number Requirements for SFA
For instances when Single Sign-on (SSO) is not enabled, users are now required to provide a mobile phone number for Single-Factor Authentication (SFA). This additional layer of verification enhances account security and ensures a reliable authentication process.

Key Security Enhancements:

    • Customizable secure period for the acceptance of SFA information by administrator users.
    • Mandatory provision of a mobile phone number for SFA when SSO is not enabled.
    • Strengthened account security measures to safeguard user credentials.

6. Enhanced Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Notification

ins2outs now provides an improved mechanism to inform users about updates to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Upon logging into the service, users will be prompted with notifications regarding any changes to the legal agreements governing the use of ins2outs. Users will be required to review and accept the updated terms before accessing the platform, ensuring transparency and compliance with the latest legal requirements.

Key Features:

    • Notification prompts for users about updates to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
    • Requirement for users to review and accept updated legal agreements during the login process.
    • Enhances transparency and ensures user compliance with the latest ins2outs policies.

Other features and improvements

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Fixed problem reports

  • [MSG-848] – Fixed an issue where replacing default text in titles didn’t work correctly for folders.
  • [MSG-849] – Resolved the problem allowing the deletion of a Published folder with the “Never in final status” feature enabled.
  • [MSG-1021] – Corrected the display of “Non Compliant” on the My Tasks screen, even when tasks were up to date.
  • [MSG-1076] – Addressed issues in system logs.
  • [MSG-1082] – Fixed the ‘Create acceptance for’ field on the Task Configuration screen not displaying the assigned Role.
  • [MSG-1106] – Fixed the display of ‘The SMS code is invalid’ message for an incorrect phone number format.

Verification and Validation (V&V)

Check the reports from V&V activities for this version

The report below presents the test execution summary report for ins2outs V&V activities for this release.

i2o 2023-12-18 Validation Tests Execution Summary Report for Version 4.3.1 (#5a8201ab) on PROD-PRODUCTION v2.0 (Published).pdf

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