Cisco IQ July 2026 Software Conformance

The July release of Cisco IQ introduces a new software version conformance assessment. To keep your infrastructure secure and congruent with Cisco's recommendations, it's best to ensure your device's software is up to date.00:06On Cisco software Download Center, which you can find by navigating your web browser to software.cisco.com/download/home, you can find the software page for your devices by searching for the device name in the search bar. Cisco offers Cisco suggested releases for devices marked with a gold star on the software download.00:20The page for each respective device.00:39These releases are selected by our business entities as the optimal choices for your environment, prioritizing software quality, stability, and long term support. Unless you have specific internal requirements or verified alternatives, we recommend aligning your infrastructure with these versions to maintain a reliable and secure environment.00:42In Cisco IQ, click the top main menu. Go to assessments, then software conformance. The assessment scans your entire estate, comparing your active software versions against the current Cisco suggested releases, the gold star options we previously looked at. Findings are assigned to severity ranking based on the version gap.01:02If your device is within the same feature release train, the severity is lower. Conversely, if you need to perform a significant jump between major feature release trains to reach a suggested version, the severity is higher. This logic helps you prioritize upgrades that provide the greatest impact on stability and performance.01:22You can examine the results by selecting an evaluation. You'll see a list of non conformant devices that need attention. By selecting a device name, you can see more granular details on why a device is flagged as non conformant. E.g..01:41The tool might indicate a device is running an older version while the recommended target is a newer version. By showing the specific version delta, the system provides a clear roadmap for remediation. Upgrading to the recommended release will immediately move the device into a conformant state.01:56If your software is out of date, just head back over to the software download center via the link on the device page to download the latest Cisco suggested release you need or contact your Cisco account team or partner for assistance. Thanks for watching.02:14