CloudBees is pleased to announce the newest CloudBees Compliance release. You can find specific information about this release in the following sections:
New features
The following new features are introduced as part of this release:
- CasC-based onboarding enhancements
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CloudBees Compliance now supports a broader set of onboarding activities using Configuration as Code (CasC), enabling faster, automated environment initialization.
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Organization onboarding:
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Initialize CloudBees Compliance organizations using CasC requests, with basic validation to ensure accuracy.
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Application setup:
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Create applications along with environments using a single JSON definition.
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The simplified structure reduces manual input and speeds up onboarding.
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Account setup and plugin configuration:
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Automatically create users and configure accounts, such as JFrog and Bitbucket, using CasC JSON.
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Configure plugins such as Black Duck and Polaris SAST to enable security and compliance scans.
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Scan automation:
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Trigger scans automatically when accounts are activated.
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Link applications to accounts directly within the CasC payload, thus reducing setup time and ensuring continuous compliance.
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These updates position CasC as an alternative to manual onboarding, streamlining deployment and improving time-to-value.
Feature enhancements
The following feature enhancements have been made as part of this release:
- UX uplift for account journeys
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As part of the ongoing UX uplift initiative, the account creation and management journeys for the following account types have been streamlined for clarity and ease of use:
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Harbor
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Docker
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- Improved guidance for Release Standard configuration
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CloudBees Compliance now provides clear in-app messages when release creation is blocked due to a missing Release Standard setup, helping users quickly identify missing configurations and take corrective actions.