The System Requirements listed in this article are the current version or current supported versions for Forcepoint products. For previous versions and additional information, see the Certified Product Matrix home page and in the Documentation section of the Support site. For which versions are currently supported, see the Product Support Life Cycle page. 
 
Note Click All Documents if the product or version for the product is not present in the Documentation section.
  
Forcepoint Web, Email and DLP (Data) Security

Important As of 8.5.3 and 8.6 (DLP only), Microsoft Server 2008 R2 (including SP1) is no longer supported. See the Forcepoint Security Manager Operating System Certified Product Matrix. 
Important As of January 31, 2020, all Web and Email products have ended support for verision 8.3. DLP 8.3 will reach end of support on March 01, 2020

Includes: Management Server, Windows operating systems and hardware, browser, virtualization, directory services, appliances,  SQL server version, Content Gateway Linux operating systems and hardware, integrations, Protector hardware, and Mobile Agent hardware.

• Web and Email Security 8.5, 8.5.3, and 8.5.4 System requirements for this version
• DLP (Data) Security 8.6 and 8.7: System requirements for this version
• 8.4: System requirements for this version
• 8.3 (DLP Only): System requirements for this version
• For prior versions, see the product section in Documentation.

Note At present, only Forcepoint DLP (Data) Security has released version 8.6 and 8.7. Web and Email's current version is 8.5.4. 

Forcepoint Email and Web Appliances
Includes: V-series, X-series, and Virtual Appliance specifications, and security updates for CVE vulnerabilities. For the Software Content Gateway, refer to the Content Gateway section of the System requirements for the corresponding version.

Important As of 8.5.3 V5KG2R2 (V5000 G2 R2) and V10KG3 (V10000 G3 revision 1) appliances are no longer supported. See V Series Appliances Certified Product Matrix.

• 8.5.4: New for v8.5.4 Forcepoint appliances
• 8.5.3: New for v8.5.3 Forcepoint appliances
• 8.5: New for v8.5.0 Forcepoint appliances
• 8.4: Forcepoint solutions on Forcepoint appliance platforms

Forcepoint Security Appliance Manager (FSAM)
Applies to Web and Email versions 8.3-8.5 Appliance solutions.
Forcepoint Security Appliance Manager (FSAM) Certified Product Matrix

Forcepoint Endpoint Solutions

• Forcepoint DLP Endpoint Certified Product Matrix
• Forcepoint Proxy Connect Endpoint Certified Product Matrix
• Forcepoint Direct Connect Endpoint Certified Product Matrix
• Forcepoint Remote Filtering Client Certified Product Matrix
• Forcepoint Insider Threat Mac / Win Certified Product Matrix

Important The Forcepoint One Endpoint is the current Endpoint iteration for all products. Standalone endpoints except Web Cloud from the Cloud Portal should use the Forcepoint One Endpoint.
 
Forcepoint CASB

• Management Portal: Forcepoint CASB Web Security Integration Guide (Beginning on page 4)
• Cloud Discovery Tool: Cloud Discovery Minimum System Requirements
• Desktop, Mobile and AD Connector Agents: Forcepoint CASB Desktop, Mobile and AD Connector Agents System Requirement

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Includes: Appliances, hardware requirements, checksums and compatibility.

Note The links are to PDF files. System Requirements begin on Page 3.

• 6.9.0: Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall 6.9.0 Release Notes
• 6.8.5: Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall 6.8.4 Release Notes
• 6.7.3: Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall 6.7.3 Release Notes
• 6.6.7: Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall 6.6.7 Release Notes
• 6.5.11: Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall 6.5.11 Release Notes
• 6.3.14: Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall 6.3.14 Release Notes

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Security Management Center (SMC)
Includes: Includes: SMC hardware requirements, operating systems and the Web Start client.

Note The links are to PDF files. System Requirements begin on Page 3.

• 6.9.1: Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center 6.9.1 Release Notes
• 6.8.4: Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center 6.8.4 Release Notes
• 6.7.5: Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center 6.7.5 Release Notes
• 6.5.18: Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center 6.5.18 Release Notes

The versions present are the most recent version for these products. See the Next Generation Firewall section in Documentation for alternate versions.
 
Forcepoint User ID Service
Includes: Basic hardware, Linux and Windows operating systems, AD and Exchange Server versions.

Note The links are to PDF files. System Requirements begin on Page 3.

• 2.2.1: Forcepoint User ID Service 2.2.1 Release Notes
• 2.1.0: Forcepoint User ID Service 2.1.0 Release Notes
• 2.0.0: Forcepoint User ID Service 2.0.0 Release Notes

 
Forcepoint NGFW VPN Client
Includes: Mac, Windows, and Android operating systems and compatibility.

Note The links are to PDF files. System Requirements begin on Page 3.

• Android 2.0.3: Forcepoint VPN Client for Android 2.0.3 Release Notes
• Mac: 2.0.6: Forcepoint VPN Client for macOS 2.0.6 Release Notes
• Windows 6.8.0: Forcepoint VPN Client for Windows 6.8.0 Release Notes

 
The versions present are the most recent version for these products. See the Network Security section in Documentation for alternate versions.
 
Forcepoint Sidewinder
Includes: Admin Console operating system, browser, hardware, and appliance.

Note The links are to PDF files. System Requirements begin on Page 2.

• 8.3:  Forcepoint Sidewinder 8.3.2P12 Release Notes
• 7.0.1: Forcepoint Sidewinder 7.0.1.03H16 Release Notes
• 5.3.2: Forcepoint Sidewinder Control Center 5.3.2P13 Release Notes

 
The versions present are the most recent version for these products. See the Network Security section in Documentation for alternate versions.
 
Forcepoint Advanced Malware Detection

Note The links are to PDF files. System Requirements begin on Page 3.

• Manager: Advanced Malware Detection On-Premises Manager Installation Guide
• Engine: Advanced Malware Detection On-Premises Engine Installation Guide

 




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