Downloading and Installing Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Mac

To work around security issues, network administrators recommend using Mutual Group Authentication or unique passwords that are not related to other important network passwords. In this article, we will guide you through downloading and installing the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client version 4.10.x on a Mac computer.

The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is available for Windows, Mac OS X (Intel) and Linux (x86 & x64) platforms and supports Cisco IOS Routers and ASA Firewall Appliances. However, a vulnerability has been identified in the client's password storage mechanism, which can be easily decoded using software or online services.

The client uses profile configuration files (.pcf) to store VPN passwords, either hashed with type 7 or stored as plaintext. To address this issue, network administrators should use Mutual Group Authentication or unique passwords that are not related to other important network passwords.

To download the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Mac, click on this link: 'cisco-anyconnect-490195.zip'(http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/ support/products/security/vpn-endpoint-security-clients/index.html).

Once downloaded, you can install the client by following these steps:

1. Shut down your computer and then turn it back on.

2. Open any browser and go to the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client download page.

If you are using Safari, you might see a message indicating that the client is already running in the background. To resolve this issue, go to Preferences > Users & Groups and remove `/Applications/Cisco/Cisco` from your list of login items, then quit the client.

To use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, follow these steps:

1. Open any browser and go to the following address: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/products/security/vpn-endpoint-security-clients/index.html.

2. Click on the 'Download' button to download the client software.

The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is not free, but it is often installed on university and business computers in accordance with a site license. The product was discontinued by Cisco in 2011, and support ceased in 2014.

However, an open-source alternative called vpnc can connect to most VPNs supported by the official client. This means that even though the original client is no longer supported or updated, users can still use a similar solution to connect to their virtual private networks.

For more information about the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and other VPN solutions, visit the Cisco website at 'www.cisco.com'(http://www.cisco.com).

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