IBM QRadar Network Security firmware update 5.4.0.8 readme

• 103591: Appliance packet processing fails to restart automatically after the installation of XPU 3903.21171.
• 103556: When setting Advance Tuning Parameter in LMI using Internet Explorer, an invalid warning message is displayed: "Some advanced tuning parameters may be ignored(reason: duplicate key), please check your settings"
• 103399: diffie-hellman-group1-sha1 key exchange algorithm is considered insecure and is disabled in sshd since this release.

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Compatibility 
The following web browsers are currently supported by the IBM QRadar Network Security local management interface:

• Internet Explorer 10 or 11
• Firefox 28 and newer
• Google Chrome 34 and newer

To manage Network Security appliances using the SiteProtector System, you must apply the following database service packs before upgrading the appliance:

• SiteProtector System 3.0 - Install all DBSPs up to and including SP3.0 DBSP 3.0.0.90
• SiteProtector System 3.1.1 - Install all DBSPs up to and including SP3.1.1 DBSP 3.1.1.74
  Important: Ensure that the SiteProtector Core is at version 3.1.1.5 and newer before applying this Database Service Pack (DBSP) update to the IBM QRadar Network Security appliance.

Installation and Configuration 
Prior to running firmware updates on a Network Security device, you should migrate your policies in SiteProtector to the new version. See technote #1959896 for more information:

• Migrate policies before running Security Network Protection firmware updates

For step-by-step installation instructions, see the Installing Updates topic in the IBM Knowledge Center:

• Installing Updates

Note: After installation, clear web browser cache, cookies, and temporary internet files.

For other configuration instructions, see the following topics in the IBM Knowledge Center:

• IBM QRadar Network Security V5.4.0 documentation
• Getting Started
• Configuring initial appliance settings in the LMI

Known issues 
This release contains no known issues at this time.

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