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# 25.18.0 - public and private cloud

Get details on the 25.18.0 product update for public and private clouds, including key changes and improvements, to stay current with the latest features.

We’re bringing you **powerful new updates** designed to make your work **smoother, more secure, and more efficient**! Let’s dive in:

### 🔄 **PAT for Jira Sync – A more secure way to sync projects**

Good news for teams using **Jira Data Center**! You can now set up **sync between Jira and aqua projects using a Personal Access Token (PAT)** instead of basic authentication. This ensures a **more secure** and **reliable integration** between the two platforms.

👉 [**Learn how to set up PAT for Jira sync here.**](https://docs.aqua-cloud.io/documentation/integrations/jira-sync-synchronize-items-between-aqua-and-jira-projects/sync-of-the-projects-between-aqua-and-jira)

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**Switching from basic authentication to PAT?** You’ll need to **recreate your syncs** to apply the change.
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### 📌 **Easier requirement and BDD management**

We know how crucial flexibility is in managing requirements, and we’re giving you more power:

* **Split requirements into separate user stories** or convert them into an **epic** to extend with additional user stories.
* **Break down long BDD scenarios** into smaller, manageable steps for better clarity and execution.

This makes planning and structuring your work **more intuitive and efficient**!

### 🔒 **Enhanced security with Captcha**

We take your security seriously! That’s why we’ve introduced **Captcha** to help protect your data and prevent unauthorized access. This extra layer of security ensures that your aqua environment remains **safe and secure** at all times.

### 📊 **License usage statistics & Excel export**

Keeping track of **who’s using your licenses** just got easier! Now, you can:

* View **detailed license usage statistics** for better transparency.
* **Export license usage data to Excel** for reporting and analysis.

This ensures you have **clear insights** into license allocation and usage, helping you **optimize costs and compliance**.

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💡 **We’d love to hear your feedback!** Let us know how these features help your workflow and what else you’d like to see. 🚀


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