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Cisco Secure Client

The mobile perimeter is a persistent security challenge. This app extends the corporate network securely to any iOS device, empowering users with unwavering access to vital resources.

Business Management ›Security & Privacy ›

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Cisco Secure Client: Core Capabilities Analysis

An evaluation of key features enabling secure and efficient enterprise-grade remote access for iOS.

Flexible Authentication Options

The app provides a comprehensive suite of authentication methods, including RADIUS, RSA SecurID, Active Directory/Kerberos, Digital Certificates, LDAP, and multi-factor authentication, enhancing security and integration flexibility.

Per-App VPN

The app provides granular Per-App VPN capabilities (for both TCP and UDP traffic) that are managed via MDM, allowing specific applications to use the VPN tunnel.

Centralized Policy Management

The app provides flexible policy deployment, allowing preconfigured or local settings that can be automatically updated from the VPN headend, ensuring consistent and up-to-date security configurations.

Seamless Network Roaming

It allows users to maintain continuous connectivity by seamlessly resuming VPN sessions even after IP address changes, network interruptions, or device standby.

On-Demand VPN Connection

It allows users to have automatic VPN connections initiated by applications when needed, leveraging Apple iOS Connect On Demand capability for seamless and secure access.

Granular Tunneling Control

This tool features administrator-controlled split or full tunneling policies, enabling precise management of network traffic routing for security and bandwidth optimization.

Optimized Latency-Sensitive Traffic

This tool features optimized connections for latency-sensitive applications like VoIP and efficient TCP-based application access using DTLS.

Adaptive Tunneling

The app provides optimal and reliable connectivity by automatically adjusting tunneling protocols (TLS/DTLS) based on network conditions, ensuring efficient data transmission.

Integrated Certificate Management

This tool features streamlined certificate deployment by integrating with Apple iOS and AnyConnect SCEP, simplifying security management.

Dual-Stack Network Access

It allows users to securely access internal corporate resources across both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Cisco Secure Client

What is the Cisco Secure Client for iOS?

The Cisco Secure Client, including AnyConnect VPN, provides reliable and encrypted network connectivity for Apple iOS devices, delivering persistent corporate access for users. It supports business-critical application connectivity.

Does Cisco Secure Client support VPN on Apple iOS?

Yes, Cisco Secure Client includes AnyConnect VPN, enabling encrypted network connectivity from any Apple iOS device. It provides persistent corporate access for users on the go.

What licensing is required to use Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect VPN)?

An active AnyConnect Plus, Apex, or VPN Only term/contract is required. Older Essentials/Premium with Mobile licensing are not permitted for use with Cisco Secure Client.

What Cisco ASA version is required for Cisco Secure Client on iOS?

Cisco Secure Client for iOS requires Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Boot image 8.0(4) or later. Per App VPN functionality requires ASA 9.3(2) or later.

What VPN tunneling methods does Cisco Secure Client use?

Cisco Secure Client automatically adapts its tunneling to the most efficient method possible based on network constraints, using TLS and DTLS for optimized connections.

Does Cisco Secure Client support multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

Yes, Cisco Secure Client supports a wide range of authentication options, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), RADIUS, RSA SecurID, Active Directory/Kerberos, Digital Certificates, and LDAP.

Can Cisco Secure Client automatically connect VPN on iOS?

Yes, Cisco Secure Client is compatible with Apple iOS Connect On Demand VPN capability for automatic VPN connections when an application requires it.

How can I confirm the VPN connection status in Cisco Secure Client?

The app displays 'PRIMARY VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK' at the top and 'Connected' under 'Details' to confirm an active VPN connection. A green toggle for 'AnyConnect VPN' indicates it is active.

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Description

This is the Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect VPN) application for Apple iOS. Please report any questions to ac-mobile-feedback@cisco.com. Please consult with your EMM/MDM vendor on configuration changes required to configure this new version if you are not setting it up manually. Samples at: https://community.cisco.com/t5/security-blogs/anyconnect-apple-ios-transition-to-apple-s-latest-vpn-framework/ba-p/3098264 LICENSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS: You must have an active AnyConnect Plus, Apex or VPN Only term/contract to utilize this software. Use is no longer permitted for older Essentials/Premium with Mobile licensing. AnyConnect may never be used with non-Cisco servers. Trial AnyConnect Apex (ASA) licenses are available for administrators at www.cisco.com/go/license AnyConnect for iOS requires Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Boot image 8.0(4) or later. Per App VPN requires ASA 9.3(2) or later (5500-X/ASAv only) with Plus, Apex or VPN Only licensing and a minimum Apple iOS version of 10.x. For additional licensing questions, please contact ac-mobile-license-request (AT) cisco.com and include a copy of "show version" from your Cisco ASA. Ordering and Licensing Guide: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/security/anyconnect-secure-mobility-client/secure-client-og.html Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect VPN) provides reliable and easy-to-deploy encrypted network connectivity from any Apple iOS by delivering persistent corporate access for users on the go. Whether providing access to business email, a virtual desktop session, or most other iOS applications, AnyConnect enables business-critical application connectivity. Through the use of Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS), TCP-based applications and latency-sensitive traffic (such as voice over IP [VoIP]) are provided an optimized communication path to corporate resources. Additionally, the Cisco Secure Client support IPsec IKEv2 with Next Generation Encryption. Features: - Automatically adapts its tunneling to the most efficient method possible based on network constraints, using TLS and DTLS. - DTLS provides an optimized connection for TCP-based application access and latency-sensitive traffic, such as VoIP traffic - Network roaming capability allows connectivity to resume seamlessly after IP address change, loss of connectivity, or device standby - Wide Range of Authentication Options: RADIUS, RSA SecurID, Active Directory/Kerberos, Digital Certificates, LDAP, multifactor authentication - Supports certificate deployment using Apple iOS and AnyConnect integrated SCEP - Compatible with Apple iOS Connect On Demand VPN capability for automatic VPN connections when required by an application - Policies can be preconfigured or configured locally, and can be automatically updated from the VPN headend - Access to internal IPv4 and IPv6 network resources - Administrator-controlled split / full tunneling network access policy - Per App VPN (TCP and UDP) - MDM controlled If you are an end-user and have any issues or concerns, please contact your organization’s support department. If you are a System Administrator having difficulties configuring or utilizing the Application, please contact your designated support point of contact. Release Notes: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/security/anyconnect-secure-mobility-client/products-release-notes-list.html User Guide: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/security/anyconnect-secure-mobility-client/products-user-guide-list.html End user license: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/about/doing_business/legal/seula/anyconnect-SEULA-v4x.pdf