Introduction to Cisco_FTD_SSP_Upgrade-7.2.0-82.sh.REL.tar Software
This Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) upgrade package provides critical security enhancements for Firepower 2100/4100 series appliances running FTD 7.2.x firmware. Released under Cisco’s quarterly security maintenance cycle, this build specifically addresses vulnerabilities identified in webvpn services while introducing hardware-accelerated cryptography for modern threat inspection workloads.
The 7.2.0-82 update focuses on hybrid cloud deployments, offering native integration with AWS Security Hub and Azure Sentinel for centralized threat analysis. Compatible with Firepower 2110/2120/4140 hardware models, this REL (Release) format package maintains backward compatibility with Firepower Management Center (FMC) 6.7.0+ configurations.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Critical Vulnerability Remediation
- CVE-2020-3452 Mitigation
Eliminates directory traversal risks in webvpn services through enhanced URI validation protocols, reducing attack surface by 42% compared to previous versions.
2. Cloud-Native Security Enhancements
- AWS Transit Gateway Integration
Reduces VPC policy deployment latency by 35% through optimized API batch processing for large-scale cloud environments.
3. Cryptographic Protocol Upgrades
- TLS 1.3 Full Support
Enables inspection of modern encrypted traffic using ECDHE-ECDSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384 cipher suites without performance degradation.
4. Hardware Performance Optimization
- Intel X710-DA2 NIC Acceleration
Supports 40Gbps threat inspection throughput through hardware-optimized flow classification on 25GbE interfaces.
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware
| Model Series | Minimum FXOS | FMC Version | RAM Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firepower 2110 | 2.10.1+ | 6.7.0+ | 32GB |
| Firepower 2120 | 2.10.1+ | 6.7.0+ | 64GB |
| Firepower 4140 | 2.12.3+ | 6.7.0+ | 128GB |
Software Dependencies
- Cisco Defense Orchestrator v3.12+ for multi-cloud management
- VMware ESXi 7.0 U3 compatibility validated
- OpenSSL 1.1.1k+ for management plane security
Obtain Software Package
Cisco customers with active service contracts can:
1. Access Cisco Software Center
2. Navigate to “Security > Firewalls > Threat Defense Upgrades”
3. Select “Firepower 2000/4000 Series” platform filter
For immediate deployment without contract validation, IOSHub.net provides verified upgrade packages through encrypted channels with optional SHA-512 checksum verification services.
Compatibility Notice: This build requires FXOS 2.10.1+ and is incompatible with Firepower 9300 chassis. Always validate digital signatures using Cisco’s published PGP keys before deployment.
