# 18th December 2023

## Summary

The 18th December 2023 release of e6data includes the following features & enhancements:

* [Backend Enhancements](#backend-enhancements)
  * [Security of Monitoring Components ](#security-of-monitoring-components)
* [Platform Enhancements ](#platform-enhancements)
  * [Enhanced Access Control](#enhanced-access-control)

## Backend Enhancements

### Security of Monitoring Components

The latest version of the components introduces heightened security features, bolstering defences against potential threats and ensuring a more resilient and secure system environment. Users can benefit from an upgraded and fortified version that prioritizes data protection and risk mitigation.

## Platform Enhancements

### Enhanced Access Control

We've enhanced the ClusterReadAccess permission for improved security and user management. This permission lets users view cluster connectivity details while preventing unauthorized modifications to it.


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