How do I update my Cisco vulnerability database (VDB)?

The initial setup on the management center automatically downloads and installs the latest VDB from Cisco as a one-time operation. It also schedules a weekly task to download the latest available software updates, which includes the latest VDB. We recommend you review this weekly task and adjust if necessary, by navigating in the cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center to System gear icon > Tools > Scheduling.

You can choose to update the VDB either manually or automate the download and updates by creating scheduled tasks in the system. We recommend that you choose the automated method, to ensure timely downloads and updates.

Before you begin

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You must be in the global domain to perform this task.

Procedure

Step 1

To manually update the VDB, see Manually Update the VDB and follow the steps in the procedure.

Step 2

To automate VDB updates, see Vulnerability Database Update Automation. Ensure you create tasks for both download of VDB versions and installation.