topic What is Cisco Network Sensor Patch Update in ASA Firewall in Network Security

What is Cisco Network Sensor Patch Update in ASA Firewall

AhmadZ — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 10:38:21 GMT

i noticed that there are updates on the ASA, the updates available are cisco network sensor patch and its uninstaller, what are these and their benefits?

Thanks!

Re: What is Cisco Network Sensor Patch Update in ASA Firewall

Rahul Govindan — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:26:24 GMT

This is the patch files for the Firepower services component inside some of the later hardware models. If you had an ASA with Firepower Services, then you can use the patch to update the Firepower module via the FMC. IF you don't use Firepower services on the ASA, this is not relevant to you.

Re: What is Cisco Network Sensor Patch Update in ASA Firewall

AhmadZ — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 19:20:16 GMT

yes i am using firepower services in my ASA, but can you please explain more about the patches and what are their benefits?

Thanks!

Re: What is Cisco Network Sensor Patch Update in ASA Firewall

Marvin Rhoads — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:31:15 GMT

As with any software, patches are primarily releases that fix bugs or, as Cisco likes to say, include "resolved caveats".

Occasionally they include minor feature updates or changes in default behavior.

Check the release notes for details on what's in a given patch. for example:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/security/defense-center-virtual-appliance/products-release-notes-list.html