New Firmware Release

WatchGuard has released new firmware for their T, M, and XTM appliances. JSCM Group is recommending that firewalls be upgraded to these versions. 

• Fireware v12.9 Update 1 

Firebox T20, T40, T55, T70, T80, M270, M290, M370, M390, M470, M570, M590, M670, M690, M400, M500, M440, M4600, M4800, M5600, M5800, Firebox Cloud, Firebox NV5, FireboxV 

• v12.5.11 

Firebox T10, T15, T30, T35, T50, M200, M300 

• v12.1.4 

XTM Appliances 

Firmware version 12.9 boasts several new features for applicable Fireboxes: 

• The ability to enforce Multi-Factor Authentication for WatchGuard Management Server has been added 

• Client certification authentication for LDAPS 

• Split tunneling is now supported for the Mobile VPN with IKEv2 

For full details on 12.1.4: 

https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_1_4/Fireware_Release-Notes_v12_1_4.pdf 

For full details on 12.5.11: 

https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_5_11/Fireware_Release-Notes_v12_5_11.pdf 

For full details on 12.9 Update 1: 

https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_9/Fireware_Release-Notes_v12_9.pdf