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v2.52 (September 2021)

Features and improvements included:

- Two-Factor Authentication: The functionality to incorporate a second authentication factor has been added to the GlobalSUITE Whistleblower Channel tool.

  • In addition to the current authentication mechanism (local, Active Directory, or ADFS Single Sign-On), a second authentication factor can be activated using TOTP (Time-Based One-Time Password).
    This mechanism allows synchronizing a device to input a numeric code that changes every 30 seconds, which will be requested when the user logs into the tool.

  • This configuration can be activated if required, either optionally or mandatorily, in which case users will need to configure it on their next access.

  • It includes security mechanisms to allow one-time access to the tool (Recovery Codes), as well as the ability to deactivate it for a specific user in case of loss or deletion of the associated device.


To activate Two-Factor Authentication via TOTP, follow these steps:

1. Install and use one of the applications that allow managing this two-factor authentication. Some of them are:

2. Once installed, use the application to scan the QR code displayed on the screen or manually input the "Secret Key" textually.

3. Once linked, you must enter the token or temporary code generated in the application and press the "Activate" button.
IMPORTANT: This token changes every 30 seconds, so once that time has passed, it will no longer be valid.

4. Finally, you must securely store the recovery codes. These codes will allow you to authenticate one time in WhistleblowerChannel in case of device loss or application deletion.


- Usability improvements in the Timeline: The visualization of timeline follow-ups for a communication has been improved. Additionally, the comments entered are displayed in a structured manner if they contain multiple lines.

- Internal improvements and bug fixes.


Summary of new features in version v2.52