SecureCRT(R) 8.7.3 (Official) -- August 11, 2020 Copyright (C) 1995-2020 VanDyke Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Product Overview ---------------- SecureCRT protects your passwords, user accounts, and data, combining rock-solid terminal emulation with the strong encryption, broad authentication options, and data integrity of the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. SecureCRT provides versatile solutions for business, network manage- ment, information security, and development tasks, from accessing host-based applications and administering servers to securely accessing behind-the-firewall network resources like email, files, and printers. SecureCRT supports SSH2, SSH1, Telnet, serial, and Raw on all platforms. On Windows, Telnet/TLS, RLogin, and TAPI are supported. Authentication methods include password, public key, X.509 certificate, Kerberos v5 via GSSAPI, and keyboard interactive. Ciphers include ChaCha20/Poly1305, AES-GCM, AES-CTR, and AES. Choose from a wide range of emulations, most with ANSI color. Unicode support includes the ability to display character sets from multiple languages, support for languages with right-to-left reading order, and a character encoding list that includes commonly-used encodings as well as all encodings supported by the local system. SecureCRT features a multi-session tabbed or tiled interface with extensive session management and customization features. Customi- zation options include keymaps, button bar, and login scripts, as well as fonts, cursors, and color schemes. A dockable session manager provides quick connection to sessions. Named sessions and firewalls let you create individual configurations that can be used on a session-specific basis. A personal data folder provides private and separate storage of sensitive information so that other configuration data can be stored on a network drive or in the cloud for use on different systems or for sharing with colleagues. Other features include auto logon, printing, Emacs mode, and SOCKS firewall support. Routine configuration tasks can be automated using powerful scripting capabilities including ActiveX scripting support for VBScript, JScript, and PerlScript on Windows, embedded Python support on all platforms, and the script recorder. Securely transfer files using Zmodem, Xmodem, Ymodem, or Kermit from an SSH1, SSH2, or TLS session. Upload files easily by dragging and dropping them onto an SFTP tab or session window. A built-in TFTP server provides additional flexi- bility for transferring files. Save steps with the close integration of SecureCRT and the SecureFX(R) file transfer client, which share sessions and settings that let you run SFTP, FTP, SCP, and FTP/TLS file transfer sessions without reentering passwords. SecureCRT includes a 30-day try-before-you-buy evaluation license for the fully functional application and access to VanDyke Software(R) technical support. Contents -------- 1. New for SecureCRT 8.7 2. Enhancement Requests, Updates, and Questions 3. Encryption Export 4. Upgrades 5. Product History 6. SecureCRT Features 7. Reporting Bugs 8. Contact Information 1. New For SecureCRT 8.7 ------------------------ SecureCRT 8.7 increases your efficiency with a keyword highlighting enhancement that allows phrase and substring matches. On Windows, a dockable Command Manager lets you organize, filter, and launch commands, and local shell support lets you work in a tabbed CMD or PowerShell session. Also new are Xterm True Color (24-bit) support and the ability to include folders when filtering sessions in the Session Manager. On macOS, Dark Mode is supported. Here are some of the new features in SecureCRT 8.7: Keyword highlighting enhancement Keyword highlighting is more versatile with the ability to match phrases and substrings for literal strings and regular expressions. Command Manager (Windows only) Streamline repetitive tasks with the dockable Command Manager, which makes it easy to organize commands into named folders, filter commands by name, and launch them with a double-click or by pressing ENTER. Commands and command folders can also be shared with the button bar and vice versa. Local shell session (Windows) On Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019 or later, you can open a local shell session within SecureCRT. A tabbed CMD or PowerShell session makes it easy to work on the local system without having to leave SecureCRT. Local shell was already supported on macOS and Linux. True Color support Xterm 24-bit color (True Color) is now supported. UI enhancements Session folder filter: Include top-level folders in the Session Manager or Connect dialog filtered sessions by adding a forward slash to the end of the search text in the session filter box. Folders that match and the sessions in those folders are included in the filtered sessions. Partial matches are supported, making it even faster to find the session you’re looking for. Dark Mode support (Mac): Dark Mode support has been added for macOS 10.14 and later. Horizontal and vertical tiling (Mac and Linux): Tile session windows in both horizontal and vertical layouts on all platforms. Hide output for locked sessions: An option was added to hide all output when a session is locked, adding an extra layer of security. Improved Hex View interface The Hex View now shows hex data independently for each connected session, making it easier to work with multiple Serial sessions. A selection made on the hexadecimal pane or the ASCII pane is reflected in the other pane and the ASCII pane can also be hidden. The performance of the Hex View has been improved when the window contains thousands of lines. Other enhancements New algorithm support: SecureCRT now supports x509v3-ecdsa-sha2 algorithms per RFC 6187 for PKCS #11 as well as SSH2 support for the diffie-hellman-group14-sha256, diffie-hellman-group16-sha512, and diffie-hellman-group18-sha512 key-exchange algorithms. Local proxy command: A new firewall type, "Proxy command", allows a local proxy command to be run when connecting to a remote server. Audio bell: The audio bell can be configured to play a sound file. Command window option: A new global option allows Send Characters Immediately to be enabled by default for the Command window. Import/export button bars: You can now import and export just the button bars. Log all data: A "Log Screen" INI-file-only session option allows all data displayed in the terminal to be logged to a file. Command-line key exchange: A new /KEX flag allows the key-exchange algorithm(s) to be specified on the command line. TFTP server: New TFTP server enhancements include honoring the block size set by the TFTP client as specified in RFC 2347 and a global option Allow overwrite of existing files that allows TFTP transfers to overwrite existing files. Also new is status bar display of the running TFTP server listen address and port, and the ability to use templated paths for TFTP upload, download, and log file paths, which get modified to an appropriate path on each platform. Scripting: The script functions WaitForCursor, WaitForKey, WaitForString, and WaitForStrings allow the wait time to be specified in milliseconds. Also, global configuration options can be retrieved and set from a script. Platform support Support for Ubuntu 19.x and macOS 10.15 Catalina has been added. Please see the History tab in the SecureCRT About Box for information on changes and bug fixes. 2. Enhancement Requests, Updates, and Questions ----------------------------------------------- We want to hear from you. Let us know what features you would like to see in future releases of SecureCRT by visiting our website at: https://www.vandyke.com/feedback.php Every VanDyke Software license includes a full year of upgrades and technical support. To receive email notification when new releases of SecureCRT are available, sign up for our SecureCRT mailing list at: https://www.vandyke.com/cgi-bin/subscribe.php?RMF=3 For tips, ideas, and product news, subscribe to VanDyke Software's "What's New" at: https://whatsnew.vandyke.com Join the online forums to exchange useful tips and ideas with your peers and VanDyke developers: https://forums.vandyke.com/index.php?RMF=3 Get online video how-tos on the VanDyke Software YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/vandykesoftware If you have any questions, please visit our website at: https://www.vandyke.com/feedback.php SecureCRT for Windows supports Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, and Windows 7. SecureCRT for macOS supports 10.15, 10.14, and 10.13. SecureCRT for Linux supports Ubuntu 19.x, 18.04 LTS, and 16.04 LTS, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x. 3. Encryption Export -------------------- This Software is subject to export control. The Software may be transmitted, exported, or re-exported only under applicable export laws and restrictions and regulations of the United States Bureau of Industry and Security or foreign agencies or authorities. By downloading or using the Software, you are agreeing to comply with export controls. For more information see: https://www.vandyke.com/download/export.html 4. Upgrades ----------- Users who purchased SecureCRT within a year prior to the official release are eligible for a free upgrade to SecureCRT 8.7. All users can evaluate SecureCRT 8.7 for 30 days free of charge. For more information, please visit: https://www.vandyke.com/pricing/index.html?pid=upgrades * Release dates are subject to change without notice. 5. Product History ------------------ The list of changes made for this release of SecureCRT can be found on the History tab in the About box. 6. SecureCRT Features --------------------- Support for SSH1 and SSH2 Secure Shell protocols. - SSH2 Protocol support: - ChaCha20/Poly1305, AES-GCM, AES-128, AES-192, AES-256, AES-128-CTR, AES-192-CTR, AES-256-CTR, Twofish, Blowfish, 3DES, and RC4 ciphers. - RSA, Ed25519, ECDSA (RFC 5656), DSA, and X.509 (Windows) host key support. - Multiple ordered authentication methods, ciphers, and MACs. - Public Key Assistant makes it easier to upload public keys. - Support for GSSAPI secure key exchange. - Local port forwarding, X11 forwarding, remote forwarding, and dynamic forwarding. - OpenSSH Agent forwarding. - SHA2, SHA1, UMAC, and MD5 MACs. - Public key with support for RSA (up to 16,384 bits), Ed25519, ECDSA (RFC 5656), DSA, PuTTY PPK, OpenSSH certificates, and X.509 certificate including SmartCards, PKCS #11, PKCS #12 (Windows only), and Kerberos v5 via GSSAPI. Password and keyboard-interactive authentication methods are also supported. - SFTP tab creates an SFTP session to an existing SSH session. - Passphrase and password caching options. - Built-in SSH agent allows keys to be explicitly added or removed. - SSH1 Protocol support: - Blowfish, DES, 3DES, and RC4 ciphers. - RSA, TIS, and password authentication. - Local port forwarding, X11 forwarding. Session Management. - Dockable session manager. - Named sessions store different preferences for different hosts. - Tabbed sessions allow multiple sessions in the same window. - Tab groups make it easier to group related sessions. - Launch multiple selected sessions in tabs with a single click. - Tiling allows multiple sessions to be viewed at once. - A session can be logged to a file, including options for logging custom data and a option for creating a new log file at midnight. Configuration & Customization. - Easy configuration of basic SSH, port forwarding, remote forwarding, and other settings in Session Options dialog. - Named firewalls. - Personal data folder for separate storage of logon credentials. - Dependent session option (jump host). - User-defined number of savelines (scrollback) up to 128,000. - User-configurable number of rows and columns. - User-defined foreground, background, and bold colors. - User-defined keymaps. - User-defined button bar. - User-defined word delimiter characters for double-click. - Emacs mode maps ALT+ to send ESC+. - Real-time keyword highlighting. Advanced Terminal Emulation. - Quality VT100, VT102, VT220, VT320, Linux console, SCO ANSI, TN3270, TVI910, TVI925, Wyse 50/60, and ANSI emulations. - VT line drawing. - Support for bold, underline, and reverse attributes. - Double-width and double-height fonts. - 80/132 column switching. - VT100 and VT220 keyboard emulation. - Optional ANSI color. - 256-color Xterm. - 24-bit color (True Color) Xterm. - Xterm extensions for mouse support and changing title bar. - Multi-byte character set support for Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. - Unicode support includes the ability to display character sets from multiple languages, support for multi-byte character sets, right-to-left reading order languages, and an extensive character encoding list. Other Features. - FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic library support (Windows only). - Variable compression increases performance on slow connections. - Simple interface for automating logins. - Support for Telnet, Telnet/TLS (Windows only), and RLogin (Windows only) protocols: - Telnet supports Negotiate About Window Size (NAWS). - Telnet supports Local Flow Control (LFLOW). - Local shell support. - Serial (COM) device support. - Hex view. - Integration with SecureFX. - Scripting language support for VBScript, JScript, and Perlscript (Windows only). - Embedded support for Python scripting. - Script recorder. - Zmodem, Xmodem, Ymodem, and Kermit file transfer (upload and download). - Built-in TFTP server. - Drag-and-drop file transfer (upload). - Auto print, selection, screen, and pass-through printing. - Modem dialer support: configure and save modem, country code, phone, and redial settings for TAPI sessions (Windows only). - SOCKS firewall support with password authentication. - Unauthenticated and basic HTTP proxy support. - Generic and local proxy firewall support. - Copy and paste, including an "auto copy" option and a "paste on middle or right mouse click" option. - Command window option provides an editable type-ahead buffer with history support and the ability to send text to the active session, all sessions, specified tab groups, and visible sessions. Use "Send characters immediately" mode to stop commands, edit files using vi, send escape sequences, and do tab completion. - Support for use from the command line or web browsers (Windows only). - Support for standard insertion caret so that it can be tracked by screen access technology for the blind. - Import/export tool makes it easy to copy settings between systems. 7. Reporting Bugs ----------------- If you experience something you believe is a bug, please fill out our online form at: https://www.vandyke.com/feedback.php Please do not assume someone else will report it. We will try to resolve reported bugs as quickly as possible. However, we can't resolve bugs that are not reported. Please describe the problem in as much detail as possible. Please include the following information: - Version of SecureCRT (as shown in the About dialog) - Operating system and version 8. 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