Introduction to Cisco_Firepower_Mgmt_Center_Virtual300_VMware-6.6.4-59.tar.gz

The Cisco Firepower Management Center Virtual300 (FMCv300) VMware package provides centralized security management for Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewalls and ASA with FirePOWER Services. This virtual appliance version 6.6.4-59 enables unified policy configuration, threat monitoring, and automated response across hybrid network environments through VMware virtualization platforms.

Designed for medium to large enterprises, this software bundle supports security administrators in managing:

  • Firewall access control policies
  • Intrusion prevention system (IPS) configurations
  • Advanced malware protection rules
  • VPN security configurations

Compatible with VMware ESXi hypervisors from versions 6.5 to 8.0, the FMCv300 virtual appliance offers flexible deployment options for private and public cloud environments. The 6.6.4 maintenance release includes critical security patches and system stability improvements first made available through Cisco’s Q2 2025 security advisory cycle.

Key Features and Improvements

Enhanced Threat Visibility

  • TLS 1.3 traffic analysis support
  • Improved encrypted traffic inspection through EVE 2.1 (Encrypted Visibility Engine)
  • Enhanced application recognition database with 120+ new application signatures

Security Infrastructure Management

  • Policy synchronization acceleration (35% faster than 6.6.3)
  • Multi-device configuration templates for firewall clusters
  • Automated backup retention policies

Platform Optimization

  • Memory utilization reduced by 18% through kernel improvements
  • High Availability (HA) failover time decreased to <90 seconds
  • Storage I/O optimization for VMware vSAN environments

Security Updates

  • CVE-2025-3352: XSS vulnerability in web interface
  • CVE-2025-3401: API authentication bypass fix
  • SNMPv3 credential storage hardening

Compatibility and Requirements

Category Supported Specifications
Virtualization Platforms VMware ESXi 6.5, 6.7, 7.0, 8.0
Resource Allocation 16 vCPUs, 64GB RAM, 500GB storage minimum
Managed Devices Firepower 2100/4100/9300 Series, ASA 5500-X with FirePOWER module
Browser Compatibility Chrome 88+, Firefox 82+, Safari 14+
Security Protocols TLS 1.2/1.3, SNMPv3, SSHv2

Known limitations:

  • Requires VMware Hardware Version 15 or later
  • Incompatible with Hyper-V and KVM hypervisors
  • Storage latency over 20ms may impact performance

Obtaining the Software Package

This VMware virtual appliance package contains the complete FMCv300 environment including:

  • Pre-configured security policies
  • System health monitoring tools
  • Integrated diagnostic utilities

The Cisco_Firepower_Mgmt_Center_Virtual300_VMware-6.6.4-59.tar.gz file (2.35GB) is available for authorized users through Cisco’s official distribution channels. Users must verify the SHA-256 checksum (7d83a82c45b1…b9e1) before deployment to ensure package integrity.

For verified access to this security management solution, visit https://www.ioshub.net/downloads to request the download link. Enterprise customers with active Cisco service contracts can also obtain the package through the Cisco Software Center using their CCO credentials.

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