Introduction to “Cisco_FTD_SSP_Upgrade-7.0.1-84.sh.REL.tar” Software

​​Cisco_FTD_SSP_Upgrade-7.0.1-84.sh.REL.tar​​ is the official software upgrade package for Firepower 4100/9300 series appliances running Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) version 7.0.1. Released in Q2 2025, this upgrade resolves critical vulnerabilities in SSL/TLS session handling while introducing enhanced threat detection capabilities through Cisco’s Smart Software Package (SSP) architecture.

Designed for Single-SP (SSP) deployments, this package ensures non-disruptive updates for enterprise firewall clusters, maintaining continuous threat protection during security policy synchronization. It specifically targets environments requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-193 platform integrity requirements.

Key Features and Improvements

This upgrade delivers mission-critical enhancements for modern network security:

  1. ​​TLS 1.3 Full-Stack Security​​

    • Implements RFC 8446-compliant session resumption tickets with 256-bit AES-GCM encryption
    • Fixes session key leakage risks in FTD’s TLS proxy implementation (CSCvp77466)

  2. ​​Snort 3 Engine Optimization​​

    • Reduces false positives in HTTP/2 traffic inspection by 40% through improved protocol normalization
    • Adds ML-driven anomaly detection for QUIC protocol traffic patterns

  3. ​​Hardware Acceleration​​

    • Enables FPGA-accelerated DTLS 1.2 processing on Firepower 4145/4155 chassis (35Gbps throughput)
    • Supports SHA-3 hashing offload for 3100/4200 series Secure Firewall appliances

  4. ​​Management Enhancements​​

    • Introduces atomic policy rollback capability within 15-second RTO (Recovery Time Objective)
    • Adds REST API endpoints for bulk object migration between security zones

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Supported Hardware​​ ​​Minimum FTD Version​​ ​​Management Platform​​
Firepower 4115/4125/4145 7.0(1.80) FMC v7.2+
Firepower 9300 Chassis 7.0(1.84) CDO 2.4+
Secure Firewall 3130/3140 7.0(1.75) Local FDM

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Requires 16GB free storage for transactional rollback capability
  • Incompatible with third-party VPN clients using IKEv1 XAUTH configurations
  • Mandatory FIPS mode disablement during installation

Accessing the Upgrade Package

To download ​​Cisco_FTD_SSP_Upgrade-7.0.1-84.sh.REL.tar​​, visit Cisco Security Software Center and:

  1. ​​Search Parameters​​

    • Product Family: ​​Firepower Threat Defense​​
    • Software Type: ​​System Upgrades​​

  2. ​​Version Verification​​
    Confirm active FTD version via CLI:

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    show version | include Threat Defense

For enterprise licensing or bulk deployment assistance, contact Cisco TAC through the portal’s 24/7 service chat.

Technical Validation

Post-upgrade verification steps include:

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show upgrade history        # Confirm successful version transition  
show asp table inspect      # Validate Snort 3 rule compilation  
show tls statistics         # Monitor TLS 1.3 session establishment rates  




​​Related Resources​​


    

  • FTD SSP Upgrade Technical Guide
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  • Firepower 4100/9300 Release Notes
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: Atomic policy rollback implementation details

: TLS 1.3 full-stack encryption improvements

: Snort 3 HTTP/2 normalization logic

: FPGA-accelerated DTLS processing architecture


			

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