Pega Platform continues to evolve, providing powerful new features that improve data accessibility, case management, and security configuration. The release of Pega Platform 24.2 introduces several enhancements designed to streamline how users interact with Insights and customize security settings for Constellation UI portals. Below is an overview of these key improvements.
Enhanced Data Object Management in Insights
Starting with Pega Platform release 24.2, users can now perform a variety of actions on data objects displayed in table-based Insights set as landing pages in Portals. These Insights provide users with a more intuitive way to access and report on crucial application data.
Key updates include the ability to:
- Add, Edit, and Delete Data Objects: Users can now manage data objects directly within Insights, making it easier to track, update, and customize data without needing to leave the portal. This flexibility simplifies the reporting process and enables users to tailor their Insights to meet specific business needs.
These enhancements make reporting on data more convenient and accessible, improving the overall user experience within the platform.
Case Object Enhancements in Insights
Pega Platform 24.2 also brings new functionality for case-based Insights, allowing users to interact more dynamically with case data. Now, in table-based Insights that are embedded within cases, users can:
- Create New Case Instances: Quickly create new case instances directly from within Insights, facilitating faster case management and reducing the need to navigate away from the Insights dashboard.
- Edit and Reorder Rows: Users can now edit case data in table-based Insights, reorder rows, and reorganize information based on changing business requirements, all within the context of the case.
- Perform Bulk Actions: The ability to perform custom bulk actions within Insights helps streamline processes, saving users time and effort when managing multiple cases simultaneously.
These improvements empower users to customize their case views more easily, allowing for tailored reporting and efficient case management.
Strengthened Content Security for Constellation UI Portals
Pega has introduced a more granular Content Security Policy (CSP) for Constellation UI portals. Previously, all UI portals for Constellation applications shared the same CSP rules, but with the 24.2 release, it is now possible to apply stricter, separate CSP rules for Constellation portals.
The enhanced security options for Constellation UI portals now include:
- Nonce (Number Used Once): This option generates a new random 128-bit identifier on each page load or reload. Only scripts with a matching nonce will be executed, providing protection against inline attacks. This ensures a higher level of security by eliminating the need for adding hash sources to the `Style-Source` directive.
- Blob (Binary Large Object): This option restricts inline resources to those defined with the Blob data type, offering tighter control over the types of resources that can be loaded. Blob can be used to specify which data types are allowed in Constellation UI Portals, improving security.
While the Nonce option applies only to Constellation UI Portals, the Blob option can be used by both traditional and Constellation UI portals.
Key UI and Configuration Updates
Several UI updates have been made in Dev Studio to make it easier for administrators to configure and apply CSP rules:
- Security Tab of Application Definition: In the Security section of Constellation UI applications, the Content Security section has been renamed to "Content Security Policy." This section now displays policy options that can be customized for each portal type (traditional vs. Constellation), providing more control over security settings.
- Policy Definition in Security Settings: In the Policy Definition tab under **Records > Security > Content Security Policy**, new checkboxes for **Nonce** and **Blob** are available. These options are cleared by default for both new and existing installations, ensuring that administrators can configure security settings according to the specific needs of their environment.
These changes help improve the manageability of security policies within Pega applications, allowing for tighter control over the security of both traditional and Constellation portals.
Conclusion
The Pega Platform release 24.2 introduces a range of enhancements that improve the user experience in Insights, streamline case management, and provide more granular security controls for Constellation UI portals. With the ability to manage data objects directly in Insights, edit case rows, and apply strict security policies, users can now work more efficiently and securely within the Pega environment. These updates further enhance Pega's capabilities as a powerful tool for business process automation and management.
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