Software Secure Firewall Threat Defense
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Important Notice: End-of-Support for Secure Firewall Threat Defense 7.0.x

Starting October 22, 2025, Threat Defense 7.0.x is no longer supported with Cloud-Delivered Firewall Management Center. This also ends support for the ASA-5508-X and ASA-5516-X with Cloud-Delivered Firewall Management Center. After support ends, you cannot make or deploy changes to these devices except to upgrade or unregister.

Begin upgrading or replacing affected devices now. Do not add any new Version 7.0.x devices. Before support ends, all devices must be running at least Version 7.2.x. If possible, we recommend the suggested release listed in the Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Compatibility Guide. If you cannot upgrade due to incompatibility, contact your Cisco representative or partner immediately.

See: End-of-Support for Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense 7.0.x with Cloud-Delivered Firewall Management Center