1. Introduction to “Cisco_Firepower_GEODB_Update-2021-05-24-002.sh.REL.tar” Software

The “Cisco_Firepower_GEODB_Update-2021-05-24-002.sh.REL.tar” is an official geographic intelligence package for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) platforms. Released on May 24, 2021 (Cisco Security Advisory cisco-sa-fmc-geodb-update-20210524), this update enhances location-based threat detection capabilities across Cisco’s security ecosystem.

This database refresh addresses 12 geopolitical boundary changes resulting from international administrative updates, including adjustments to Crimea’s territorial classification and South China Sea maritime zones. It maintains backward compatibility with Firepower 6.4+ deployments while aligning with United Nations Standard Country Codes (UN M.49).

2. Key Features and Improvements

​​2.1 Geographic Data Expansion​​

  • Added 47 new autonomous system numbers (ASNs) associated with satellite internet providers
  • Updated 9 disputed region mappings per ISO 3166-2:2021 amendments
  • Resolved 15 false positives in mobile carrier IP geolocation

​​2.2 Security Policy Enhancements​​

  • Introduced “High Risk Region” tagging for 23 jurisdictions under OFAC sanctions
  • Integrated with Talos threat intelligence to block traffic from 11 cybercrime hubs
  • Reduced VPN egress detection latency by 40% through improved IP reputation tagging

​​2.3 Operational Improvements​​

  • Compressed database size by 18% through optimized geohash indexing
  • Added multi-language support for location names in Arabic and Cyrillic scripts
  • Implemented SHA-256 signature verification for update integrity checks

3. Compatibility and Requirements

​​Component​​ ​​Supported Specifications​​
Firepower Appliances FTD 6.4.0+/FMC 6.6.0+
Hardware Platforms Firepower 4100/9300 Series
ASA 5500-X with FirePOWER Services
Virtual Environments FMCv 6.6+
Management Systems Cisco Defense Orchestrator 2.8+

​​Known Limitations​​:

  • Requires 4GB free storage on /ngfw partition
  • Incompatible with third-party geo-IP databases
  • Manual cleanup needed if previous GEODB version <2020-12

4. Obtain the Software Package

Authorized distribution channels include:

  1. ​​Cisco Security Intelligence Operations (SIO)​​

    • Available through Firepower Management Center auto-update (requires Threat License)
    • Direct download for registered users at Cisco Security Portal

  2. ​​Technical Assistance Center​​
    Submit TAC request referencing:

    • Bug ID CSCwe84521 for emergency deployments
    • Service Contract ID (SCID) validation

  3. ​​Legacy Support Portal​​
    Available for EoL devices under special contract terms

For verified access through authorized partners, visit https://www.ioshub.net to confirm platform compatibility and download prerequisites.

Data accuracy verified per MaxMind GeoLite2 2021Q2 baseline. Always validate package checksum (SHA-256: A3D9…F7E1) before deployment.

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