This document contains important information about this software release for the Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center Appliance (SMC Appliance). We strongly recommend that you read the entire document.

The build number for SMC 7.1.3 is 11429. This release contains Dynamic Update package 1695.

As an alternative to using the SMC Appliance software on the pre-installed Forcepoint appliance, you can install the SMC Appliance software on a virtualization platform.

SMC 7.1 can manage all compatible Forcepoint NGFW Engine versions up to and including version 7.1.

This release of the product includes these new features. For more information and configuration instructions, see the Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN Product Guide and the Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN Installation Guide.

This release of the product includes these enhancements.

For information about third-party packages and associated vulnerabilities included with SMC in this product release, see Knowledge Base article 41766 .

For a list of resolved and known issues in this product release, see Knowledge Base article 41216 .

Use these high-level steps to install the SMC Appliance.

Use an upgrade patch to upgrade the SMC Appliance from a previous version to version 7.1.3.

In the Forcepoint Customer Hub, you can find information about a released product, including product documentation, technical articles, and more.