SafeNet Java Authentication SDK CRN
Product Description
The SafeNet Java Authentication SDK enable agents to support all functions required to interact with the SafeNet authentication server.
SafeNet agents are third-party applications with embedded plug-in code, enabling the collection of user names and One-Time Passwords (OTPs) to be passed to the SafeNet server for verification.
The SafeNet Java Authentication SDK is represented by a single Java class CRYPTOCardAPI. The Java class is a singleton class with no public constructor. Class instance can be acquired using the getInstance public method.
Resolved and Known Issues
Issue Severity and Classification
The following table serves as a key to the severity and classification of the issues listed in the Resolved Issues table and the Known Issues table, which can be found in the sections that follow.
| Severity | Classification | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| C | Critical | No reasonable workaround exists |
| H | High | Reasonable workaround exists |
| M | Medium | Medium-level priority problems |
| L | Low | Low-level priority problems |
Release Description
Release Summary – SafeNet Java Authentication SDK v2.0.0
The SafeNet Java Authentication SDK 2.0.0 introduces the following enhancements:
Push Authentication
The SafeNet Java Authentication SDK now supports Push OTP service that can be leveraged to work with MobilePASS+ authenticator while using the agent.
Renamed Agent
The agent is now renamed to SafeNet Java Authentication SDK.
Additional Java Version Support
The support of Java 17 and Java 21 are added for SafeNet Java Authentication SDK.
Release Summary – SafeNet Authentication API for Java v1.3.0
The SafeNet Authentication API for Java 1.3.0 introduces some new features and resolves a customer issue.
Java 11 Support
In this release, we have added support of Java 11 for SafeNet Authentication API. We will continue to support Java 8 for this version.
Improved Logging
With this release, logging is enhanced for more streamlined logging capabilities. It now allows to capture the details for failover scenarios and minimizes data redundancy in the logs.
Resolved Issues
| Severity | Issue | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| H | SASNOI-12607 | The Communication Timeout configuration in the management console was incorrectly mapped to InternetCallTimeOutInSeconds. This is fixed and now it correctly maps to CallTimeout in the ini file. |
Release Summary – SafeNet Authentication API for Java v1.2.1
The SafeNet Authentication API for Java 1.2.1 introduces some new features and also resolves a known issue.
FIPS Support
The SafeNet Authentication API for Java is now FIPS supported with AES-GCM standard.
Note
For FIPS support, it is necessary to download the updated BSID key from the SafeNet server.
Enhanced Security
The AES-GCM encryption algorithm is now used to provide faster and a more secure way to protect data exchange.
Thales Branding
The SafeNet Authentication API for Java 1.2.1 has been updated with the Thales branding. With this release, the installer name is also changed to SafeNet Authentication API for Java.
Resolved Issues
| Severity | Issue | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| C | SASNOI-7212 | The Server Status Check button in the management console is now working correctly. |
Release Summary – SafeNet Authentication API for Java v1.2.0
The SafeNet Authentication API for Java 1.2.0 introduces some new features.
Support for Transport Layer Security v1.2
Support for Transport Layer (TLS) v1.2 protocol is now added.
Support for IBM Advanced Interactive eXecutive
Support for IBM Advanced Interactive eXecutive (IBM AIX) is now added.
Rebranding
The installation wizard has been updated with Gemalto branding.
Release Summary – SafeNet Authentication API for Java v1.03
The SafeNet Authentication API for Java 1.03 resolves a known issue.
| Severity | Issue | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| C | SAS-3712 | SafeNet Authentication API for Java is now able to communicate successfully with the SafeNet Server. |
Compatibility and Upgrade Information
Java
- Java 8 (version 161 and above)
- Java 11
- Java 17
- Java 21
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows Server 2022
- Linux
- Ubuntu 22.04
- RHEL 8.6
- IBM AIX version TL5
Supported Authentication Servers
- SafeNet Authentication Service - Service Provider Edition (SAS SPE)
- SafeNet Authentication Service - Private Cloud Edition (SAS PCE)
- SafeNet Trusted Access (STA) - earlier, SAS Cloud
Upgrade
Upgrade from earlier versions of the SafeNet Authentication API for Java to version 2.0.0 is not supported. You need to uninstall the previously installed version of the agent and then install the latest version.
Note
Before uninstalling the agent, ensure to take a backup of the ini file. You can manually update the customized configuration values in the latest file.
Product Documentation
The following product documentation is associated with this release:
We have attempted to make these documents complete, accurate, and useful, but we cannot guarantee them to be perfect. When we discover errors or omissions, or they are brought to our attention, we endeavor to correct them in succeeding releases of the product.
Support Contacts
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