SecureFX 8.0 for Windows introduces an updated interface with new themes and toolbar icons as well as a task scheduler so you can schedule transfer and synchronize operations to be run once or at specified intervals. On Windows, you can specify smart cards (PIV/CAC) to be used for public-key authentication, as well as export public keys in Open SSH format and from PKCS #11. All platforms support generating and using ECDSA (RFC 5656) and Ed25519 keys and using PuTTY PPK files for authentication.

Here are some of the new features in SecureFX 8.0:

UI enhancements (Windows only)

Choose from a variety of new light or dark themes. SecureFX looks even better on Windows with new toolbar icons and support for high-DPI monitors.

Task scheduler (Windows only)

Schedule transfer and synchronize operations from the built-in task scheduler. Tasks can be run once or set to run at daily, weekly, or monthly intervals.

Encryption enhancements

Enhanced smart card support (Windows only): Select a specific certificate on the smart card (PIV/CAC) to be used for public-key authentication. CAPI and PKCS #11 certificates are supported.

New public-key authentication options: PuTTY PPK files can be used for authentication. On Windows, public keys can be exported in OpenSSH format and from PKCS #11.

SSH agent (Windows only):  X.509v3 keys can be added to the SSH agent.

ECDSA and Ed25519 support: ECDSA (RFC 5656) and Ed25519 keys can now be generated and used.

Host key fallback: Connections automatically fall back to the ssh-rsa algorithm if a connection attempt with the ssh-dss algorithm fails.