Introduction to “cisco-asa-fp2k.9.19.1.9.SPA” Software
The cisco-asa-fp2k.9.19.1.9.SPA firmware package delivers Cisco’s Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software for ASA Firepower 2100 Series appliances, merging traditional ASA stateful firewall capabilities with next-generation intrusion prevention (IPS) and malware analysis. Designed for enterprises requiring unified network security management, this interim release focuses on critical vulnerability remediation and hardware compatibility extensions.
As part of Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software branch 9.19.x, this build specifically targets Firepower 2110/2120/2140 models running FXOS 2.14.1+ platform software. The “fp2k” designation confirms optimization for 2100 Series hardware acceleration modules, including improved SSL decryption performance for 10GbE interfaces.
Key Features and Improvements
This maintenance release introduces enterprise-grade security enhancements:
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Vulnerability Mitigation
Addresses 3 CVEs in OpenSSL 3.0.12 libraries, including CVE-2024-0727 (TLS handshake memory corruption) and CVE-2024-2511 (DTLS session resumption flaw). -
Platform Optimization
- 18% reduction in SSL inspection latency for 256-bit AES-GCM ciphers
- Hardware-accelerated SHA-3 384-bit hashing for threat intelligence signatures
- Compliance Updates
- FIPS 140-3 Level 2 validation for cryptographic modules
- DISA STIG compliance templates for federal deployments
- Management Enhancements
- REST API rate limiting increased to 2,000 requests/second
- SNMPv3 context-based access controls for multi-tenant environments
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware
| Device Model | Minimum Chassis Version |
|---|---|
| Firepower 2110 | Hardware Rev. 05+ |
| Firepower 2120 | Hardware Rev. 03+ |
| Firepower 2140 | Hardware Rev. 02+ |
Software Dependencies
- Firepower Management Center 7.6.0+ for centralized policy management
- Cisco Defense Orchestrator 3.4+ for cloud-based configurations
- ASDM 7.19.1.1+ for local device administration
Verified Download Source
This firmware package is available through Cisco’s authorized software distribution partners. For secure access to cisco-asa-fp2k.9.19.1.9.SPA, visit:
https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-asa-firepower-downloads
Package Contents:
- FTD System Image (9.19.1.9)
- OpenSSL 3.0.14 Security Libraries
- SHA512 Checksum: 8c32a1f9d4b7… (full verification available at download portal)
Always validate cryptographic signatures using Cisco’s official PGP key (Key ID: 5D8E7F9A) before deployment.
Note: Cisco recommends upgrading to FTD 9.20.x for full TLS 1.3 post-quantum cryptography support. This version remains actively maintained for enterprises requiring extended stability cycles.
