With major architectural improvements to improve ease of use, product features and product performance, the Secure Firewall software version 7.2.5 is now the suggested release. The release brings new capabilities that are an absolute need in today's world ranging from secure hybrid worker, simplified branch deployments, visibility & enforcement without decryption and more.
What’s new in Cisco Secure Firewall 7.2 release
Cisco Secure Firewall 7.2 release brings forth a wave of innovation, promising enhanced protection, and seamless integration for organisations of all sizes. This event will showcase the exciting new features and functionalities of the latest release, empowering businesses to safeguard their networks more effectively. Whether you are an IT professional, security enthusiast, or business owner, this event is a must-attend to gain valuable insights into the future of network security.
Summary of Cisco Secure Firewall 7.2 release with 300+ features, improvements and optimisations.
- Zero Trust Micro Segmentation: Protecting application environments with integrated firewall and workload protection
- Securing Hybrid Worker Simplified remote worker security - advance posture, password-less authentication and new unified client
- Modern NGIPS: Superior threat visibility and performance with Snort 3
- Visibility & Enforcement in Encrypted Traffic: Delivering enhanced threat detection and application visibility into TLS1.3 and QUIC traffic without decryption using Encrypted Visibility Engine (EVE).
- Simplified Branch Deployments: New WAN capabilities for intelligent path selection and direct internet access
- Secure Dynamic Attribute Connector: Enabling strong policies for infrastructure without fixed IP addresses
- Scalable Analytics Threat Response & Orchestrator: Accelerate detection & remediation - "See x, Do y"
To help get the most out of these features, Cisco is hosting two events in October 2023. These events will highlight the latest advancements and best practices in Cisco Secure Firewall, ensuring organisations stay ahead of evolving threats. Join us on October 13th and October 18th to discover the cutting-edge features and upgrade techniques that will revolutionise network security.
Event 1: What’s new in Cisco Secure Firewall 7.2 release Date: October 13, 2023 (Friday) - Click here to register
Cisco Secure Firewall 7.2 release brings forth a wave of innovation, promising enhanced protection, and seamless integration for organizations of all sizes. This event will showcase the exciting new features and functionalities of the latest release, empowering businesses to safeguard their networks more effectively. Whether you are an IT professional, security enthusiast, or business owner, this event is a must-attend to gain valuable insights into the future of network security.
Key Highlights:
- Advanced Threat Protection: Discover how the new Snort3 engine offers improvements in detecting evasion attempts, identifying obfuscated threats, detecting threats in encrypted traffic without decryption using Encrypted visibility Engine (EVE) and more. The new Snort architecture provides better detection with less resource consumption.
- Simplified Product Experience: Explore the new unified event viewer, dashboards for health, Remote Access, and Site-to-Site VPNs. Enhancements on change management, deployment and upgrade workflows make it easier than ever to configure, monitor, and maintain your firewall infrastructure.
- Enhanced Management & Control: Learn more about the multiple enhancements on remote access VPN, options to enable Direct Internet Access (DIA) and ECMP on the Secure Firewall as well scaling the event storage for analysis. Features built for SASE use cases to secure remote workers and remote branches from persistent threats.
- Accelerated cloud adoption and performance: Understand about the platform improvements that are brought with the new hardware series from Cisco, cloud management options with cloud delivered FMC(cdFMC) and expansions of support with additional cloud providers & virtual platforms.
Event 2: Cisco Secure Firewall Upgrade Best Practices, Techniques, and Scenarios Date: October 18, 2023 (Wednesday) - Click here to register
Migrating to the latest version of Cisco Secure Firewall requires careful planning and execution to ensure a seamless transition. This event will delve into the best practices, techniques, and real-world scenarios for upgrading your firewall infrastructure. Whether you are considering an upgrade or have already embarked on the journey, this event will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to optimize your network security.
Key Highlights:
- Pre-Upgrade Assessment: Understand the importance of conducting a comprehensive pre-upgrade assessment to identify potential challenges and mitigate risks.
- Upgrade Planning: Learn how to create a robust upgrade plan, including considerations for hardware compatibility, software dependencies, and configuration migration.
- Testing and Validation: Discover the importance of thorough testing and validation procedures to minimize downtime and ensure a successful upgrade.
- Rollback Strategies: Gain insights into effective rollback strategies in case unforeseen issues arise during the upgrade process, ensuring business continuity.
In a time when cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements and best practices is crucial. Cisco's upcoming events on October 13th and October 18th offer an opportunity to dive into the future of network security with the Cisco Secure Firewall. Whether you are interested in exploring the cutting-edge features of the 7.2 release or seeking guidance on upgrade best practices, these events are designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to strengthen your organization's security posture. Mark your calendars and join us for these engaging and insightful events that will shape the future of network security.
To know more about the features and functionality introduced in 7.2, click here
For Upgrade guidelines and steps, click here
