Fast, transparent and ready for the future
We’re proud to announce the release of PAS 6.0, a major step forward for performance, monitoring, user experience, and security. This release is packed with valuable upgrades designed to help you run smarter, gain deeper insight, and deliver a better experience for both administrators and users.
Key highlights
- Upgraded to Java 21 for performance, security and long-term maintainability
- Brand new audit log system with detailed traceability and SIEM integration
- New metrics and dashboards for real-time operational insight
- Modern OneTouch enrollment portal — WCAG-compliant and mobile-first
- New internal application guides with simplified setup and better flexibility
- Improved logout flows and SP/RP configuration — more secure, less complex
Reminder: As always, please read the upgrade notes before updating your environment.
Java 21 — Power and performance
PAS now runs on Java 21, the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) version. This upgrade brings:
- Up to 40% faster server startup and API response times
- Better security and dependency management
- A future-proof foundation for continued innovation
Full Visibility with New Audit Logs
Our new audit log system provides significantly richer and more consistent data, enabling:
- Integration with SIEM platforms for centralized security visibility
- Proactive monitoring to detect issues before users are impacted
- Detailed traceability to investigate events when something goes wrong
Read the deep-dive: Audit logs / Event logs in PAS 6.0
New Metrics & Dashboards — Ready Out of the Box
PAS 6.0 expands our monitoring capabilities with:
- New metrics for authentication flows, pipe execution, license status, and more
- Pre-built dashboards to visualize recommended metrics instantly
- Faster root cause analysis and operational insights without extra setup
Read more: Recommended metrics and visualization
OneTouch Enrollment — Now Accessible for All
With the upcoming launch of OneTouch 2, we’re also releasing a new WCAG-compliant enrollment portal with:
- A cleaner, more accessible user interface
- Compatibility with both OneTouch 1 and 2
- A more flexible enrollment experience across all devices
Read more: OneTouch Enrollment
Smarter Admin Experience
New Internal Application Guides
When creating new guide scenarios, the UI now leverages the modern authenticator architecture (introduced in PAS 5.1), offering:
- More flexibility in selecting authenticators
- Streamlined setup for internal apps like SelfService or Enrollment
Improved Logout & Federation Configuration
We’ve made logout handling more robust and SP/RP setup more straightforward:
- Automatic logout from external IdPs (via SPBroker / RPBroker)
- Auto-management of SLO/ACS/Redirect URIs
- Full Single Logout (SLO) support and bug fixes in federation flows
Read more: SPBroker article
Fixes & Smaller Improvements
From improved container logging to new preset MFA sequences, PAS 6.0 includes many under-the-hood improvements. A few highlights:
- JSON-based logs with MDC fields for containers
- New method for end user IP resolution
- New metrics for license expiration and pipe congestion
- OTTokenVerifierValve now compatible with OneTouch 2
See the full changelog in our Release Notes
Ready to Upgrade?
PAS 6.0 is built to help you grow with confidence — more insight, better performance, and a smoother user experience. Make sure to review the upgrade instructions, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need guidance.
