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Please note: This post was originally published July 01, 2025. Last update July 28, 2025.
The last Nipper release (v3.8.0) included support for Ubuntu and the enablement of Command Line Interface for Nipper v3.
In addition, CIS Benchmark reporting was added for Fortinet and Cisco IOS XE devices, and device support extended for Watchguard and FortiGate. You can see the full release notes for Nipper, v3.8.0 here.
In this blog, we overview the new features and enhancements in Nipper, v.3.9.0.
This release enables you to get accurate Vulnerability Assessments for an even wider range of network devices, including:
The latest recommended versions of Cisco IOS XE and Palo Alto PanOS have also been added.
If you’re still using Nipper v2 to audit devices now supported in Nipper v3, you could be missing out on the latest version’s new features. You can reach out to our friendly Support Team with any questions – we’re happy to help.
The CIS Benchmarks are community-developed secure configuration recommendations for hardening organizations’ technologies against cyber-attacks. Mapped to the CIS Critical Security Controls, the CIS Benchmarks elevate the security defenses for network devices.
Compliance with these benchmarks has become pivotal in helping organizations meet various compliance regulations. It also helps to instill confidence among stakeholders and customers regarding your commitment to safeguarding against cyber threats.
The previous Nipper release introduced CIS Benchmark reporting for Fortinet and Cisco IOS XE devices.
v3.9.0 extends this to Juniper OS Benchmark v2.1.0 and Palo Alto Firewall 11 Benchmark v1.1.0, enabling you to check these devices for vulnerabilities against the benchmarks.
Our engineering team have been working hard to bring the following new save options to v3.9.0:
(Bug fix: The missing tables in Save to CSV will be rectified too)
Users appreciated having these network security tools in Nipper v2, so we’ve added the following functionality to the latest version of the software:
Our Knowledge Base is packed with helpful resources to help you get the most out of Nipper, whether you're looking for step-by-step instructions to export your device configurations or need guidance on running a compliance report.
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If you have got a question or any feedback about the new release, get in touch with our Support Team.
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