What is Cisco Network Sensor Patch Update in ASA Firewall

[AhmadZ]

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!

[Rahul Govindan]

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.  

[AhmadZ]

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

Thanks!

[Marvin Rhoads]

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