Cisco Secure Client-AnyConnect - Android Business

Formerly AnyConnect

The Cisco Secure Client is an application that allows users to securely connect to their corporate network from their Android devices. It is compatible with Android 4.X and above. However, there are some known issues with the application, such as occasional freezes on the Diagnostics screen and the lack of Split DNS on Android 7.x/8.x due to operating system limitations.

There are also some limitations to the features available in this package, including Filter Support, Trusted Network Detection, Split Exclude, Local LAN Exception, and access to the Secure Gateway Web Portal when tunneled. Despite these limitations, the Cisco Secure Client still provides reliable and easy-to-deploy encrypted network connectivity for users on the go.

The Cisco Umbrella module for Cisco Secure Client on Android offers DNS-layer protection for devices running Android v6.0.1 and above. This feature can be enabled with or without a Cisco Secure Client license. However, the software is only licensed for use by Cisco headend customers with active Plus, Apex, or VPN Only licenses. Use with non-Cisco equipment or software is prohibited.

The application offers a wide range of features, including automatic adaptation of VPN tunneling based on network constraints, support for various authentication options, and the ability to access internal IPv4/IPv6 network resources. It also has a network roaming capability that allows for seamless connectivity even after an IP address change, loss of connectivity, or device standby. Additionally, the application supports DNS security with the Umbrella module.

If users encounter any issues or concerns, they can contact their organization's support department. System Administrators can also reach out to their designated support point of contact for assistance with configuring or utilizing the application. Users can also provide feedback to Cisco by sending a log bundle through the application's "Menu > Diagnostics > Send Logs" feature. However, it is recommended to read the Known Issues section before sending feedback.

For more information on the application, users can refer to the Release Notes and documentation provided by Cisco. There is also a beta version of the Cisco Secure Client available for testing, but it is not supported by TAC. Any issues with the beta version can be reported to ac-mobile-feedback@cisco.com.

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COMPATIBLE DEVICES:
Android 4.X+

KNOWN ISSUES:
- Some freezes are known to occur on the Diagnostics screen
- Split DNS is not available on Android 7.x/8.x (OS limitation)

LIMITATIONS:
The following features are not supported using this package:
- Filter Support
- Trusted Network Detection
- Split Exclude
- Local LAN Exception
- Secure Gateway Web Portal (inaccessible when tunneled)

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION:
Cisco Secure Client provides reliable and easy-to-deploy encrypted network connectivity from devices by delivering persistent corporate access for users on the go. Whether providing access to business email, a virtual desktop session, or most other Android applications, Cisco Secure Client enables business-critical application connectivity.

The Cisco Umbrella module for Cisco Secure Client on Android provides DNS-layer protection for Android v6.0.1 and later and can be enabled with or without a Cisco Secure Client license

LICENSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:

This software is licensed for exclusive use by Cisco headend customers with active Plus, Apex or VPN Only licenses (term or perpetual with active SASU contracts). Use is no longer permitted with Essentials/Premium with Mobile license. Cisco Secure Client use with non-Cisco equipment/software is prohibited.
http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/security/anyconnect-og.pdf

Trial Cisco Secure Client Apex (ASA) licenses are available for administrators at www.cisco.com/go/license
Cisco Secure Client for Android requires Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Boot image 8.0(4) or later. For licensing questions and evaluation licenses, please contact ac-temp-license-request (AT) cisco.com and include a copy of "show version" from your Cisco ASA. 

Umbrella licenses are required for the Umbrella module on Cisco Secure Client. Click the link below for more information on Umbrella licensing:
https://learn-umbrella.cisco.com/datasheets/cisco-umbrella-package-comparison-2

FEATURES:
- Automatically adapts its VPN tunneling to the most efficient method based on network constraints, using TLS and DTLS
- DTLS provides an optimized network connection
- IPsec/IKEv2 also available
- Network roaming capability allows connectivity to resume seamlessly after IP address change, loss of connectivity, or device standby
- Wide range of authentication options
- Supports certificate deployment using Cisco Secure Client integrated SCEP and the certificate import URI handler
- Policies can be configured locally, and automatically updated from the security gateway
- Access to internal IPv4/IPv6 network resources
- Administratively controlled tunnel policy
- Localizes according to the device's language and region settings
- DNS security with Umbrella module

SUPPORT:
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.

FEEDBACK:
You can provide us with feedback by sending us a log bundle by navigating to "Menu > Diagnostics > Send Logs" and choose "Feedback to Cisco" with a description of the issue. Please read the Known Issues section prior to sending feedback.

You can reach us at ac-mobile-feedback@cisco.com.

DOCUMENTATION:

Release Notes: 
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/security/anyconnect-secure-mobility-client/products-release-notes-list.html

ACCESS CISCO SECURE CLIENT BETA VERSIONS:
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.cisco.anyconnect.vpn.android.avf

Report issues to ac-mobile-feedback@cisco.com. No TAC support for beta versions.