Cisco is proud to release Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) version 5.1.8.105 (MR8)
Update - March 13, 2025:
Please note: Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) version 5.1.8.122 (MR8) has been released as an update to Cisco Secure Client version 5.1.8.105. Customers are encouraged to deploy this latest version. See https://community.cisco.com/t5/umbrella-software-release-notes/cisco-secure-client-5-1-8-122-mr8-update-to-5-1-8-105/ta-p/5270421
Download
There are three ways to access the Cisco Secure Client:
- Download from the Umbrella dashboard
- Deployments > Roaming Computers. Click the Roaming Client download icon in the top right and download the appropriate pre-deployment package for your operating system.
- The Cisco software portal
- Deploy with full packages for head end and pre-deploy methods
- Optional Cloud Connector (Connector is required for all cloud features)
- Deploys the same way as "AnyConnect" branded releases
- Cisco Secure Client Cloud Management (Windows and MacOS)
- Cloud features enabled by default
- Cloud management of profiles
- Easy cloud updates
Enhancements
- Addressed an issue where DNS protection is impacted due to a conflict with other agents attempting to listen on port 53 (Windows, macOS)
- Secure Client now reports Secure Web Gateway protection status as well to the dashboard (Windows, macOS)
Update - March 7, 2025: We apologize for any confusion; this capability is currently implemented in the client with reporting in the Cisco Secure Access dashboard, with plans to introduce it to the Umbrella dashboard soon.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue that causes TCP connections to drop in certain rare instances (Windows)
- Fixed an issue with use of swg_use_kdf.flag that would cause restart of internal state in certain rare instances (macOS)
Known Issues
Other Changes
