Kasm News & Updates

Kasm Rolling Updates — Guacamole — Fixed kasm_agent restart loop caused by ghost Docker containers during clear_stale_mounts.

2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed kasm_agent restart loop caused by ghost Docker containers during clear_stale_mounts.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm Workspace Images — Profile sync filters now more reliably exclude matched folders and their contents.

2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Profile sync filters now more reliably exclude matched folders and their contents.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm Service Images — Fixed local log cleanup not actually deleting expired rows, so Log Retention and Debug Log Retention limits were not enforced.

2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed local log cleanup not actually deleting expired rows, so Log Retention and Debug Log Retention limits were not enforced.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm Service Images — Fixed installs left with legacy, pre-1.19.0 Log Retention/Debug Log Retention defaults instead of the intended row-count based defaults; affected installs are now automatically corrected.

2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed installs left with legacy, pre-1.19.0 Log Retention/Debug Log Retention defaults instead of the intended row-count based defaults; affected installs are now automatically corrected.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm Installer — Fixed the log retention migration re-enabling local log or debug logging that had been explicitly disabled (set to 0) during an upgrade or downgrade.

2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed the log retention migration re-enabling local log or debug logging that had been explicitly disabled (set to 0) during an upgrade or downgrade.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm Workspace Images — Added Ollama to AnythingLLM to support the built in AnythingLLM model engine for local AI use cases.

2026-08-01T00:00:00.000Z

Added Ollama to AnythingLLM to support the built in AnythingLLM model engine for local AI use cases.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm Workspace Images — The following fixes have been made in the rolling tagged versions of the Kasm Workspaces container images.

2026-08-01T00:00:00.000Z

The following fixes have been made in the rolling tagged versions of the Kasm Workspaces container images.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Guacamole — Made the API server request thread pool size configurable by setting thread_pool (defaults to 20) under server in api.app.config.yaml, and added optional periodic logging of thread-pool utilization by setting thread_pool_log_interval (in seconds; 0 disables) in the same file.

2026-08-01T00:00:00.000Z

Made the API server request thread pool size configurable by setting thread_pool (defaults to 20) under server in api.app.config.yaml, and added optional periodic logging of thread-pool utilization by setting thread_pool_log_interval (in seconds; 0 disables) in the same file.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Guacamole — Fixed issue where provisioning failed when an autoscale startup script exceeded the provider's user data size limit. A minimal bootstrap script that downloads and runs the full script is now provided.

2026-08-01T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed issue where provisioning failed when an autoscale startup script exceeded the provider's user data size limit. A minimal bootstrap script that downloads and runs the full script is now provided.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm Service Images — Improved logging and exception handling issues with autoscale VM providers.

2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Improved logging and exception handling issues with autoscale VM providers.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm Service Images — Fixed a bug where ordering by zone on autoscale configs returned an empty page and wasn't easily recoverable.

2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed a bug where ordering by zone on autoscale configs returned an empty page and wasn't easily recoverable.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm UI — Ordering by invalid properties should no longer break any pages.

2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Ordering by invalid properties should no longer break any pages.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Guacamole — Fixed noisy WebSocket error logs for pure RDP sessions over guac.

2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed noisy WebSocket error logs for pure RDP sessions over guac.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm UI — Fixed error on accessing cloud storage tab using non-admin user.

2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed error on accessing cloud storage tab using non-admin user.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Guacamole — Fixed an issue where the server did not properly parse boolean config values, such as disabling SSL.

2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed an issue where the server did not properly parse boolean config values, such as disabling SSL.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm UI — Fixed duplicate session start requests triggering initialization scripts multiple times.

2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed duplicate session start requests triggering initialization scripts multiple times.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm UI — Fixed the startup race condition between kasm_guac and the proxy, which caused kasm_guac to permanently fail to start if the proxy not ready.

2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed the startup race condition between kasm_guac and the proxy, which caused kasm_guac to permanently fail to start if the proxy not ready.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm Workspace Images — Fixed a bug in the Kasm Webcam Server where it would crash if FIPS was enabled.

2026-07-12T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed a bug in the Kasm Webcam Server where it would crash if FIPS was enabled.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm UI — Fixed backend validation for workspace file-download requests.

2026-07-10T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed backend validation for workspace file-download requests.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm UI — Fixed table filters resetting after item deletion.

2026-07-02T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed table filters resetting after item deletion.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm Service Images — Added support for staging sessions with gateway/gateway-credential based egress.

2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z

Added support for staging sessions with gateway/gateway-credential based egress.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Guacamole — Added support for staging sessions with gateway/gateway-credential based egress.

2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z

Added support for staging sessions with gateway/gateway-credential based egress.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm UI — Added support for staging sessions with gateway/gateway-credential based egress.

2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z

Added support for staging sessions with gateway/gateway-credential based egress.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Workspaces 1.19: Kubernetes Goes GA, Zero-Trust Egress, and a Release Built for Production

2026-06-24T15:04:06.000Z

Kubernetes deployment in Kasm Workspaces is now Generally Available. That means standardized backends, production-ready Helm charts, and Helm-based RDP Gateway configuration - all shipping as a supported, first-class deployment path.

Why Kubernetes Is the Right Foundation for Operating Kasm at Scale

2026-06-24T15:00:50.000Z

Kubernetes was designed to manage complex, distributed platform deployments declaratively. When Kasm’s management and control plane components are deployed via Helm into a Kubernetes cluster, the operational characteristics of the platform change fundamentally.

Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431), Container Escape, and the Case for Ephemeral Architecture

2026-06-24T14:57:28.000Z

Containerization changed how most organizations think about workload isolation. The mental model is intuitive: each container runs in its own space, with its own filesystem, its own network stack, its own identity.

EUC Isn’t VDI Anymore: What Changed at Nutanix .NEXT 2026 and What It Means for Modern Workspaces

2026-06-24T14:52:48.000Z

After spending time at Nutanix .NEXT 2026 and talking with folks like Jim Luna, Kevin Bacon, Marian, and others across the EUC community, one takeaway stood out: EUC has moved beyond legacy VDI architectures.

Your Dev Environment Is Part of the Attack Surface. The Trivy Incident Proves It.

2026-06-24T14:47:27.000Z

The Trivy compromise, which unfolded over the past couple of weeks, is one of the clearest examples of this we've seen in the DevOps tooling space.

The Story of Kasm Workspaces: From an Idea to a Platform

2026-06-24T14:43:22.000Z

The story of Kasm is different. It didn’t start in a boardroom or as part of a government program. It started with a problem—one that refused to go away.

A Look Forward: SR-IOV GPUs, Proxmox VE, and the Next Phase of VDI

2026-06-24T14:32:23.000Z

Over the last year, the VDI conversation has shifted. Between licensing realignments in the VMware ecosystem and continued cost pressure around GPU acceleration, many IT teams are re-evaluating their stack.

Hitting the Reset Button: Secure Remote Access for Modern OT

2026-06-24T14:23:33.000Z

The term Secure Remote Access has been overused in today’s Operational Technology world. It is impossible to read any blog, attend any industry conference or listen to a podcast where it is not mentioned.

Secure Access at Mission Tempo: Modernizing NOC and SOC Operations

2026-06-24T14:16:21.000Z

Traditional access models force NOC and SOC teams to trade speed for security. Learn how Kasm provides a Zero Trust–aligned access layer that protects mission systems while supporting high-tempo operations.

Minimizing Risk, Maximizing Control: Why Financial Firms Choose Kasm Workspaces

2026-06-24T14:12:26.000Z

Financial institutions are moving beyond VPNs and device-based trust. This blog explains how Kasm Workspaces enables secure, policy-driven access to internal systems and the web—reducing risk, enforcing data sovereignty, and simplifying access for global teams, contractors, and investigators.

Understanding CMMC: Why It Matters, What It Requires, and How Kasm Achieved Certification

2026-06-24T14:02:29.000Z

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in response to persistent and growing cybersecurity threats targeting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

January 2026 Didn’t Break Browser Security — It Exposed It

2026-06-24T13:05:41.000Z

January 2026 was one of those months' security teams remember later and say, “That’s when it became obvious.”

Secure, Rapid Deployment of Kasm Workspaces with Pangolin

2026-06-24T12:55:34.000Z

Kasm Workspaces, combined with Pangolin, delivers exactly that: a zero-trust access solution that’s secure by design and incredibly easy to deploy.

Kasm Workspaces 1.18 Brings Cyberbro to Your Browser — Powering Fast, Isolated CTI Investigations

2026-06-24T12:43:05.000Z

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Cyberbro image on Kasm Workspaces as part of the Kasm Workspaces 1.18 update.

Rancher Releases Kasm Kubernetes Helm Partner Chart to General Availability

2026-06-24T12:14:27.000Z

We’re excited to announce that Rancher Government Solutions has released the Kasm K8s Helm Partner chart for General Availability. This milestone makes it easier than ever for Rancher users to deploy and manage Kasm Workspaces directly within Rancher-supported Kubernetes environments.

Modernizing Mission Workspaces: How Kasm Accelerates Government, Defense & Intelligence Transitions

2026-06-24T12:08:22.000Z

Agencies are being pushed off expensive, vendor-locked Type-1 hypervisors and into cloud-capable, container-first architectures—without compromising security or control.

Transforming Healthcare IT: How Kasm Workspaces Delivers Security, Flexibility, and Cost Efficiency for Modern Health Systems

2026-06-24T12:03:03.000Z

Healthcare organizations across the globe are facing mounting pressure to modernize their digital infrastructure. Many remain dependent on legacy virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) providers.

Introducing Kasm Workspaces v1.18: Secure Access, Simplified Scaling, and Enhanced Streaming

2026-06-24T11:58:11.000Z

We are excited to announce Kasm Workspaces v1.18, a feature-rich release that makes it easier to deploy at scale, enhances the end-user experience, and introduces new enterprise features like Smartcard Passthrough.

Unlocking Windows Workspaces in Kasm: Seamless Integration for Modern Workforces

2026-06-24T11:52:38.000Z

In a modern digital environment, employees need fast, secure access to applications and desktops—no matter where they are working from.

Securing the Edge: How Kasm Workspaces Align with IoT and OT Security

2026-06-24T11:43:57.000Z

Securing the Edge: How Kasm Workspaces Align with IoT and OT Security

Witchgrass: Join the Investigation — Now in a Kasm Workspace

2026-06-24T11:32:28.000Z

This fall, journalists MJ Banias and Kennedy Chappell return to a case a prairie town left behind.

Kasm Technologies and F5: Delivering Zero Trust Virtual Desktop Access

2026-06-24T11:20:03.000Z

Modern defense operations require more than just remote access—they need secure, resilient, and tightly controlled environments that can be quickly deployed.

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm Service Images — Fixed database session leak when an error occurs downloading a support bundle

2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed database session leak when an error occurs downloading a support bundle

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Guacamole — Fixed database session leak when an error occurs downloading a support bundle

2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed database session leak when an error occurs downloading a support bundle

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm UI — Fixed database session leak when an error occurs downloading a support bundle

2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed database session leak when an error occurs downloading a support bundle

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm Service Images — Fixed search functionality in the Users table under the Groups section.

2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed search functionality in the Users table under the Groups section.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Kasm Rolling Updates — Kasm UI — Fixed search functionality in the Users table under the Groups section.

2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Fixed search functionality in the Users table under the Groups section.

Kasm 1.19.0 release notes · Download the latest Kasm installer

Webinar: Optimize and Extend your Google Experience with Kasm Workspaces

2026-04-16T14:42:23.298Z

Join our webinar to see how Kasm Workspaces enhances your Google Cloud experience—delivering secure, high-performance, browser-based environments with zero trust access and no infrastructure overhead.

National Cyber Security Conference 2026

2026-04-16T14:35:33.859Z

Kasm Technologies is exhibiting at the National Cyber Security Conference 2026—visit our booth to explore secure, zero trust, browser-based access for modern cybersecurity environments.

SUSECon

2026-04-16T14:28:38.714Z

Kasm Technologies is exhibiting at SUSECON—visit our booth to see how we deliver secure, browser-based workspaces and support modern, Kubernetes-native infrastructure as a SUSE partner.

Level 0

2026-04-16T14:23:54.895Z

Kasm Technologies is attending, speaking, and exhibiting at Level 0—join us to see the launch of Kasm for OT, delivering secure, zero trust remote access for critical infrastructure and industrial environments.

Nutanix .Next

2026-04-16T14:18:56.286Z

Kasm Technologies is heading to Nutanix .NEXT—visit us in the EUC Pavilion to see how our Nutanix Ready® solution delivers secure, scalable, browser-based workspaces across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

OT.SEC.CON 2026

2026-04-16T14:13:22.138Z

Kasm Technologies is attending OT.SEC.CON as an exhibitor, showcasing our solutions and engaging with industry leaders in operational technology and cybersecurity.

Networking Breakfast & Demo: Command and Control the Tactical Edge

2026-01-20T21:43:05.980Z

Join RGS, Kasm, and SNUC for breakfast from 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM at The Broadmoor, Main Ballroom on Wednesday, February 4th!

Kasm Workspaces at Rocky Mountain Cyber Symposium 2026

2025-12-18T16:06:18.549Z

Rocky Mountain Cyber Symposium (RMCS26) brings together leaders from industry, academia, and government for a collaborative forum focused on addressing the most pressing cybersecurity, community cyber readiness, and homeland defense challenges facing our nation. Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of AFCEA, this annual event serves as a platform to exchange insights, share innovations, and propose actionable solutions.