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Cisco Secure Client

Networking, security, collaboration and observability (Splunk)

Overview

Cisco Secure Client is the current name of the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client. Cisco now describes it as a unified endpoint agent that combines AnyConnect VPN and ZTNA access with other security modules, managed from a single cloud console[20].

Beyond the VPN, the agent can host the Cisco Secure Endpoint module for endpoint protection and the Cisco Umbrella roaming module, which applies cloud-delivered DNS security when a user is off the VPN. Paired with Cisco Secure Network Analytics, it reports endpoint application and user behaviour for network visibility[20]. This makes the client attractive for organisations already running Cisco firewalls or Umbrella, which can consolidate several agents into one.

The product page does not describe licence tiers or prices, pointing buyers instead to the Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement[20]. As with other firewall-attached clients, the VPN headend must be Cisco equipment or a Cisco cloud service, and the model grants network-level access unless ZTNA policies are configured. Smaller organisations without Cisco infrastructure will usually find hosted services simpler to buy and run.

Cisco Secure Client features

  • 6.0 Gbps IPS (1210CE/CP)
  • Choice of ASA or Threat Defense software
  • PoE on 1210CP (120 W)
  • 10 Gbps SFP+ on 1220CX
  • Cloud, on-box or central management
  • Inline gateway and API deployment in one console
  • Relationship-graph context analysis
  • AI intent and risk analysis

Cisco Secure Client pricing

Partner-quoted; separate SKUs for ASA and Threat Defense software.

Cisco Secure Client strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • High IPS throughput for class
  • PoE model available
  • Three management options
  • 10 GbE on 1220CX
  • Gateway and API modes in one console
  • FedRAMP High certification

Limitations

  • Two software stacks to choose between
  • TLS inspection much lower than IPS figure
  • No published prices
  • Best inside Cisco-managed estates
  • No published amounts
  • Tier contents not described on main page

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