At 12Port, we don’t wait for the “next big version.” Our 12Port Platform evolves every week. That means when you log in to manage your microsegmentation policies, you’re working with the most secure, most capable version of our software, always.
Weekly releases are a core component of how we help organizations implement Zero Trust strategies. They allow us to rapidly deliver enhancements, respond to real-world feedback, and stay ahead of emerging security challenges.
In the first half of 2025, we’ve made significant strides in five key areas: smarter microsegmentation controls, broader platform support, tighter identity access, faster deployment, and an enhanced user experience. Here’s a look at the highlights.
Smarter and More Flexible Microsegmentation
- Outbound Traffic controls
- Automated Machine Learning Segment Suggestions
Outbound traffic control closes a major gap in microsegmentation strategies, allowing full bidirectional traffic governance. Paired with machine learning-driven segmentation suggestions, your security team can now reduce risk faster by identifying optimal segment boundaries based on captured traffic behavior, not just static rules.
Expanded Platform and Protocol Support
- IBM AIX
- Oracle Solaris
- WinRM HTTPS
- Kerberos Authentication
Microsegmentation is only as effective as its reach. With new support for IBM AIX and Oracle Solaris, the 12Port Horizon platform now secures a wider array of enterprise environments, including legacy and specialized systems. Enhanced support for secure protocols like WinRM over HTTPS and Kerberos authentication ensures safe and scalable integration with enterprise-grade Windows and Unix infrastructures.
Advanced Identity and Access Controls
- gMSA, sMSA, LAPS Accounts
- New MFA Requirement option for Service Request and Unlock actions
Identity is the new perimeter. By incorporating support for Group Managed Service Accounts (gMSA), standalone MSA (sMSA), and LAPS, we’ve strengthened host-level authentication to prevent unauthorized access. Adding a secondary MFA challenge for critical actions like service requests and unlocks ensures that even if credentials are compromised, your segmentation policies and credentials remain enforceable and secure.
Proactive Monitoring and Alerting
- Notification Subscriptions
In security, awareness is everything. With customizable notification subscriptions, your team stays proactively informed when key segmentation events occur, enabling you to respond to potential threats quickly and reduce the mean time to resolution (MTTR).
Streamlined Deployment and Automation
- Automatic Asset Import
- Silent Installers
Operational efficiency is key to large-scale microsegmentation. The new silent installer accelerates time-to-deploy across multiple environments, while automatic asset import keeps your segmentation policies aligned with the latest infrastructure changes, without manual intervention.
Enhanced User Experience and Localization
- Web Login Page Customization
- User-defined Custom Date Formats
- Italian Language Support
Security tools should be user-friendly and adaptable. With login customization, localized language support, and personalized date formats, administrators can tailor the interface to meet local compliance, accessibility, and cultural requirements, which makes it easier to onboard global teams and drive adoption.
Always Getting Better, So You’re Always Secure
Our weekly release schedule isn’t just about speed—it’s about consistency, responsiveness, and relentless progress. Every week, we listen to our users, track industry trends, and push improvements that help you secure more, deploy faster, and adapt with confidence.
Stay tuned—because we’re just getting started. You can follow our weekly release updates on LinkedIn.