Octopus January Release 2018.1

In January 2018, Octopus Deploy released a security-focused update, version 2018.1, aimed at enhancing security for both on-premises and upcoming Octopus Cloud users, with a recommendation for all users to upgrade. This release introduced a new versioning strategy and announced the initiation of a closed Alpha program for Octopus Cloud, with plans for an open Beta and official launch later in the year, along with a Data Centre edition. The update included several security enhancements, such as penetration testing and a security audit, and rolled up recent patches into the release. It also introduced new built-in roles and permissions, creating a distinction between Octopus Administrators and Octopus Managers to improve role clarity and prevent privilege escalation. Additionally, changes in package acquisition timing and step configuration offer more flexibility in deployment processes, although these changes may affect some users due to a database migration. Users are encouraged to review the release notes for detailed upgrade steps and to provide feedback on the new features.