Looking for the latest release? See Jetico Central Manager v.6 for current release notes. This page covers v.5 release history (February 2021 – December 2023).
NOTE: We update this document regularly and it may change without notice. Feel free to share your feedback or report any product issues using our online contact form.
Minimum System Requirements
Hardware Requirements for JCM Server
- RAM 2 GB
- Free disk space 6 GB
Supported Operating Systems for JCM Server
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.x
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista SP2
- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
- Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2019
Supported Browsers for JCM Console
JCM Console will run on any one of the compatible, HTTPS enabled web browsers listed below, regardless of operating system.
Desktop/Laptop Browsers
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer V.9+
- MS Edge
- Opera
- Safari
Mobile Browsers
- Android 4.2+
- iOS 8+
For all Browsers
- HTTPS protocols must be enabled
- JavaScript must be enabled
- Cookies must be enabled
- Images must not be blocked
Supported Operating Systems for JCM Clients
BestCrypt Volume Encryption:
- Any Windows starting Windows XP
- Any MacOS starting MacOS X 10.9
BCWipe:
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
- Windows 8/8.1
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista (x86 only)
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2012 (incl. R2)
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Windows Server 2008 (x86 only)
Product Updates
12-December-2023 | server v.5.05.2 | BCVE client v.5.12.2 | BCWipe client v.7.50.1 |agent 1.03.5 |BCVE Mac client 1.3.1
- Updated Backup and Restore for SQLite database (embedded)
- Improved status and progress display for wiping tasks
- Fixed minor bugs
17-October-2023 | server v.5.05.1 | BCVE client v.5.12.1 | BCWipe client v.7.05.3 |agent 1.03.5 |BCVE Mac client 1.3.1
- Added support for SQLite database (embedded)
- Updated embedded client software
- Fixed minor bugs
28-June-2023 | server v.5.05.0 | BCVE client v.5.11.4 | BCWipe client v.7.05.2 |agent 1.03.4 |BCVE Mac client 1.3.1
- Improved performance and UI
15-March-2023 | server v.5.02.3 | BCVE client v.5.11.3 | BCWipe client v.7.04 |agent 1.03.4 |BCVE Mac client 1.3.1
- Added NIST 800-88 wiping schemes
- Introduced automatic installation of Java (JDK)
- Updated BCVE and BCWipe client software
- Minor bug fixes
01-December-2022 | server v.5.2.2 | BCVE client v.5.11 | BCWipe client v.7.03.3.1 |agent 1.03.4 |BCVE Mac client 1.3.1
- Introduced support for central management of the graphical pre-boot password environment
- Added ability to control whether BCWipe’s task progress should be hidden or shown on client computers via the wiping policies
- Improved compatibility with BCWipe Total WipeOut – Enterprise Server Edition. Now the two tools can coexist on one machine
- Enhanced automated full server backup functionality for both local and over-the-network backup
- Revised the content of company-wide reports
- Updated localizations
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements
02-June-2022 | server v.5.2.1 | BCVE client v.5.10.1 | BCWipe client v.7.03.1 |agent 1.03.3 |BCVE Mac client 1.3.1
- Updated Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish localizations
- Updated BCWipe modules
- Introduced support for encrypting ARM-based devices
16-March-2022 | server v.5.2.0 | BCVE client v.5.05.0 | BCWipe client v.7.03.0.1 |agent 1.02.08 |BCVE Mac client 1.3.0
- Added capabilities to deploy client software in bulk to a group of computers
- Updated embedded third-party libraries
- Updated BCWipe modules
- Switched to Java 11+
29-September-2021 | server v.5.1.0 | BCVE client v.5.03.2 | BCWipe client v.7.02 |agent 1.02.05 |BCVE Mac client 1.3.0
- Added support for integration with Active Directory for Single-Sign-On
- Added support for embedding BestCrypt Volume Encryption modules in Windows Recovery Environment
- Added support for ARIA encryption algorithm
15-April-2021 | server v.5.0.2 | BCVE client v.4.24.2 | BCWipe client v.7.01.2 |agent 1.02.04 |BCVE Mac client 1.3.0
- Updated Mac client software to support macOS Big Sur and Macs with M1 chips
- Improved reports for BCWipe software
- Minor improvements for JCM Console GUI
- Fixed minor bugs
16-February-2021 | server v.5.0.1 | BCVE client v.4.24.2 | BCWipe client v.7.01 |agent 1.02.04 |
Announced general availability of Jetico Central Manager v.5
- Added support for central management of BCWipe client software
- Added support for centralized wiping policies
- Added support for initiating wiping commands on remote client computers
- Added support for central management of Transparent Wiping
- Added support for central management of Swap File Encryption
- Added support for central management of Reserved Space
- Added support for following the progress of wiping tasks in real time
- Added elaborate alerting and logging capabilities for BCWipe
- Added support for managing BestCrypt Volume Encryption and BCWipe from one management console
- Revamped interface for BCWipe client software