Download the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility virtual private network (VPN) client package and the installation instructions for your operating system. After you have downloaded both files please use the instructions to install the Cisco Any Connect Secure Mobility VPN Client. º Web Installation Method (Windows Operating System Only). Jun 15, 2020 Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client here. Most users will select the AnyConnect Pre-deployment Package for Windows option. The images in this article are for AnyConnect v4.8.x which was latest version at the time of writing this document.
| Developer(s) | Cisco Systems |
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| Operating system | Windows, Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5, Solaris UltraSPARC, Linux (Intel)[3] |
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| Available in | English |
| Type | VPN software |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/vpn-endpoint-security-clients/index.html |
Cisco Systems VPN Client is a software application for connecting to virtual private networks based on Internet Key Exchange version 1.
On July 29, 2011, Cisco announced the end of life of the product. No further product updates were released after July 30, 2012, and support ceased on July 29, 2014.[4] The Support page with documentation links was taken down on July 30, 2016, replaced with an Obsolete Status Notification.[5]
Availability and compatibility[edit]
The software is not free but is often installed on university and business computers in accordance with a site-license. As with most corporate licenses, administrators are allowed to freely distribute the software to users within their network.
The open-source vpnc client can connect to most VPNs supported by the official client.
VPN Client 4.9.01.0230 beta added support for Mac OS X 10.6.[6] Stable version 4.9.01.0180 appears to lack that support; 4.9.00.0050 explicitly did not support versions of Mac OS X later than 10.5.[7]
VPN Client 5.0.07.0290 added support for 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7.[8]
Security[edit]
The client uses profile configuration files (.pcf) that store VPN passwords either hashed with type 7, or stored as plaintext. A vulnerability has been identified,[9] and those passwords can easily be decoded using software or online services.[10] To work around these issues, network administrators are advised to use the Mutual Group Authentication feature, or use unique passwords (that aren't related to other important network passwords).[9]
See also[edit]
- Cisco ASA, the product line that replaced Cisco VPN Concentrator on the server side
References[edit]
- ^VPN Client release notes
- ^Cisco VPN Client v4.x ... Mac OS
- ^'VPN Client Homepage'.
- ^https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/security/vpn-client/end_of_life_c51-680819.html
- ^[1]
- ^Release Notes for VPN Client, Release 4.9.01.0230 Beta for Mac OS X
- ^Release Notes for VPN Client, Release 4.9.00.0050 for Mac OS X, Revised: May 21, 2010, OL-11179-04
- ^Release Notes for Cisco VPN Client, Release 5.0.07.0290
- ^ ab'Cisco Security Notice: Cisco IPsec VPN Implementation Group Password Usage Vulnerability'.
- ^'Cisco Systems VPN Client Group Password Decoder'.
Some USC online services require access through on-campus USC Secure Wireless or a wired network connection. USC offers Virtual Private Networking (VPN) to provide secure remote access to these services when you are off-campus. Use AnyConnect VPN if you are away from the USC campus and are unable to connect to services. Additionally, you must use AnyConnect VPN to access internal USC systems handling confidential or sensitive data, such as Student Information Systems (SIS), and file servers for specific schools and departments.
Please be aware that you DO NOT need to use AnyConnect VPN when accessing Blackboard, Zoom, Workday, ServiceNow, Microsoft Office 365 or Google Apps at USC.
Examples of Applications that Require AnyConnect VPN
- Pitchbook – Marshall
- Business Intelligence – Kuali
- Remote Desktop Access
- MyAccess
- Student Information System (SIS)
- Center for Advanced Research Computing (CARC)
How Do I Connect to VPN?
- Faculty/Non-IT Staff and Students: Use AnyConnect VPN using the following address: vpn.usc.edu. Duo Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is required.
- IT Employees/SIS Users: Use AnyConnect VPN using the following address: connect.usc.edu. Duo 2FA is required.
NOTE: For detailed Cisco AnyConnect VPN client installation instructions for Mac and Windows and Frequently Asked Questions, refer to the resources listed in the right panel.
Existing VPN URLs
The following URLs are supported via AnyConnect VPN:
- connect.usc.edu
- sslvpn.usc.edu
- vpn.usc.edu
Where Do I Go for Help?
If you need help setting up AnyConnect VPN, please contact the ITS Customer Support Center.
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If you have questions regarding confidential data protection, please email infosecgrm@usc.edu.