Introduction to cisco-ftd.7.2.0.82.SPA.csp
This Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) software package provides version 7.2.0.82 for Firepower 4100 and 9300 Series appliances, delivering enhanced network security controls and unified threat management capabilities. Released on June 6, 2022, this maintenance update focuses on hardening inspection engines and improving interoperability with modern cloud environments.
Designed for enterprise data centers and service provider networks, the software combines next-generation firewall functionality with advanced malware analysis. It supports critical features including encrypted traffic inspection (ETI) up to TLS 1.3, intrusion prevention system (IPS) pattern updates, and SD-WAN integration.
Key Features and Improvements
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Enhanced Traffic Decryption
Implements RFC 8879-compliant Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) inspection for TLS 1.3 sessions, enabling threat detection in 78% more encrypted transactions compared to previous versions. -
Performance Optimizations
- 32% faster IPS rule compilation through parallel processing
- Reduced memory consumption in Snort 3 inspection engine (18-22% savings)
- Hardware-accelerated traffic shaping for 200Gbps interfaces
- Security Updates
- Patches CVE-2024-20351 buffer overflow in DNS preprocessor
- Adds SHA-3 support for VPN authentication
- Implements NIST SP 800-207 zero-trust architecture controls
- Cloud Integration
- Native Azure ExpressRoute monitoring templates
- AWS Gateway Load Balancer (GWLB) endpoint support
- Extended Kubernetes NetworkPolicy synchronization
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hardware | Minimum FXOS | Management Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Firepower 4110 | 2.12.0 | FMC 7.2.0 |
| Firepower 4120 | 2.12.0 | FDM 7.2.0 |
| Firepower 4140 | 2.12.0 | Cisco Defense Orchestrator |
| Firepower 9300 | 2.12.0 | Cisco SecureX |
Critical Notes:
- Requires 64GB RAM minimum for threat prevention features
- Incompatible with Firepower 2100 Series hardware
- VMware ESXi 7.0 U3 or newer required for virtual deployments
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