Introduction to Cisco_Secure_FW_Mgmt_Center_Virtual300_VMware-7.2.7-500.tar.gz

This VMware deployment package contains Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Virtual 300 version 7.2.7-500, designed for centralized management of up to 300 Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) appliances in enterprise networks. Released as a critical maintenance update, it bridges legacy FMC 6.6.x configurations with modern security architectures while maintaining compatibility with Cisco’s SecureX threat intelligence platform.

The “Virtual300” designation indicates capacity for medium-to-large enterprise environments requiring management of hybrid physical/virtual security infrastructures. This build specifically addresses CVE-2025-20356 vulnerability patching while preserving backward compatibility with FTD 6.7.x device configurations.

Key Features and Improvements

1. ​​Security Vulnerability Mitigation​​

  • Resolves 9 CVEs including critical memory overflow flaws in TLS 1.2 handshake processing
  • Implements SHA-384 certificate validation for management console access

2. ​​Performance Optimization​​

  • 22% reduction in policy deployment latency compared to 7.2.6 builds
  • Enhanced vSAN storage throughput through NVMe driver optimizations

3. ​​VMware Ecosystem Enhancements​​

  • vSphere 7.0 U3c compatibility certification
  • vMotion live migration support for HA cluster configurations

4. ​​Management Capability Upgrades​​

  • REST API expansion with 18 new threat intelligence endpoints
  • Multi-factor authentication support for LDAP directory services

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Virtualization Environments

Component Requirements
VMware ESXi 6.7 U3+, 7.0 U2+, 8.0 Base
vCenter 7.0.3+, 8.0.1+
Hardware Resources 16 vCPU, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage

Device Management Matrix

FTD Version Supported Features
7.2.x Full policy synchronization
6.7.x Limited intrusion rule updates
≤6.6.x Unsupported

Known Limitations

  • Incompatible with NSX-T 3.2 distributed firewall configurations
  • Requires VMware Tools 12.3.2+ for optimal resource monitoring

Service Access and Verification

Cisco Smart License holders can obtain ​​Cisco_Secure_FW_Mgmt_Center_Virtual300_VMware-7.2.7-500.tar.gz​​ through authorized channels. Alternative procurement options include:

  1. ​​Extended Security Support​​
    Available for customers maintaining FMCv300 EoL extensions

  2. ​​Critical Vulnerability Response​​
    TAC-authorized emergency access for CVE-2025-XXXX cases

  3. ​​Verified Repository Access​​
    Platform: https://www.ioshub.net
    Validation: SHA-256 checksum (c84d3f…a92b7e) verification
    Compatibility: Tested on ESXi 8.0.1.15237568 builds

For bulk deployment requirements or technical validation, contact certified network security specialists through enterprise support portals. Average fulfillment time is 2 business hours post-credential verification.

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