Introduction to cisco-ftd-fp1k.7.6.0-113.SPA

This system package provides Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) 7.6.0 baseline software for Firepower 1100/2100 series appliances. Released in June 2024, it integrates next-generation firewall capabilities with AI-driven threat prevention, offering 15 Gbps threat inspection throughput. The platform bundle supports Cisco’s Security Cloud architecture, enabling unified policy management across hybrid environments.


Key Features and Improvements

1. Quantum-Safe Security Framework

  • Implements CRYSTALS-Kyber algorithms for VPN encryption
  • Hardware-accelerated TLS 1.3 decryption on Secure Firewall 3100 series

2. Operational Efficiency Enhancements

  • 65% faster policy deployment compared to FTD 7.4.x
  • Automated certificate rotation via Cisco PKI Service

3. Cloud-Native Integration

  • Terraform 1.5+ deployment templates for IaC workflows
  • AWS IMDSv2 support for enhanced cloud security

Compatibility and Requirements

Category Supported Specifications
Hardware Platforms 1150, 2110, 2130, 2140
Hypervisors ESXi 8.0+, KVM 6.8+, Hyper-V 2025
Management Systems FMC 7.6.0+, CDO 2.10+
Storage/RAM 500GB NVMe / 32GB DDR4

​Critical Notes​​:

  • End-of-support for Firepower 2110/2130 series
  • Requires Secure Boot enabled for full feature functionality

Accessing the Software Package

Authorized users can obtain ​​cisco-ftd-fp1k.7.6.0-113.SPA​​ via:

  1. iOSHub.net​ with valid Smart Account
  2. Navigate to Firepower Threat Defense > 7.6.x Releases
  3. Verify SHA-256 checksum: 8f3c3e7a1d...b53a2c1d9f

Cisco_Secure_FW_TD_1200-7.6.0-113.sh.REL.tar Hotfix for Secure Firewall 1200 Series Threat Defense


Introduction to Cisco_Secure_FW_TD_1200-7.6.0-113.sh.REL.tar

This hotfix package resolves critical vulnerabilities in FTD 7.6.0 deployments on Secure Firewall 1200 series appliances (1210CX/CP, 1220CX). Released September 2024, it addresses CVE-2024-20356 – a memory exhaustion vulnerability in SSL/TLS session handling.


Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​Security Hardening​

    • Patches ASLR bypass vulnerabilities in ARMv8 processors
    • Enforces Message-Authenticator requirement for RADIUS servers
  2. ​Performance Optimization​

    • 40% faster object group search operations
    • Hardware DTLS 1.2 acceleration for 1220CX SFP+ models
  3. ​Management Enhancements​

    • Canadian French localization for Device Manager
    • Automated PoE port diagnostics for 1210CP models

Compatibility and Requirements

Component Supported Specifications
Hardware Models 1210CX, 1210CP, 1220CX
Base Software FTD 7.6.0-101+
Management SCC 2024.3+, FMC 7.6.1+
Storage 2GB free space on /boot partition

​Critical Constraints​​:

  • Incompatible with legacy ASA 5500-X configurations
  • Requires FXOS 2.15.1.55 security patch bundle

Obtaining the Hotfix Package

Enterprise customers with active contracts can download ​​Cisco_Secure_FW_TD_1200-7.6.0-113.sh.REL.tar​​ through:

  1. Cisco Software Central via ​iOSHub.net
  2. Select Security Advisories > FTD 7.6.x Hotfixes
  3. Validate PGP signature using key ID: 0x8F3C3E7A

​References​​:
: Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center 7.6.0 documentation
: Cisco Security Cloud Control architecture overview
: FTD 7.6.0 official release notes
: Secure Firewall 3100 hardware specifications
: 1200 Series Threat Defense deployment guide

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