Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 4.10.06... !!better!! -

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.10.06 serves as a final maintenance release providing secure remote access, including modular support for VPN, endpoint security, and roaming, with version 4.10.06090 as the stable base. As the 4.10 series reached end-of-life on March 31, 2024, Cisco advises migrating to the rebranded Cisco Secure Client 5.x for continued security and OS support. For official end-of-life details, visit Cisco. Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Overview - Scribd

The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.10.06079 (also known as Maintenance Release 6) is a vital update in Cisco’s legacy AnyConnect 4.10 maintenance path. This release focused on enhancing cloud security integration through the Umbrella Roaming Security Module and improving connection stability across modern operating systems like Windows 11 and macOS. Key Features and Enhancements

This version introduced several targeted improvements to ensure a more seamless user experience and tighter security posture:

Improved Captive Portal Detection: Enhanced reliability when detecting captive portals (like those in hotels or airports) specifically when using the Secure Web Gateway (SWG).

Next-Generation DNS Proxy: Transitioned to dnscrypt-proxy v2 on Windows, providing a more robust engine for DNS-layer security. Identity Enhancements:

Windows: The client now uses UserPrincipalName (UPN) instead of the Active Directory GUID to retrieve user identity from the OS.

macOS: Added support for MDM-deployed user identities and faster client protection activation upon service startup. Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.10.06...

SWG Connectivity: Allows user identity to be sent to the SWG even when DNS is disabled behind a virtual appliance. Bug Fixes in 4.10.06079

Version 4.10.06079 addressed several stability issues that plagued previous 4.10 builds:

Crash Fixes: Resolved a rare issue where the Umbrella module would crash after a web-deploy or cloud update on Windows.

Connectivity Stability: Fixed an issue where large DNS records (more than 4 CNAMEs) caused DNS response failures.

Performance Improvements: On macOS, improved behavior for server reachability tests and fixed intermittent website loading issues with SWG.

Interoperability: Fixed a known compatibility conflict with the Pulse Secure and Twingate clients. System Requirements and Compatibility Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4

This release supports a broad range of modern and legacy environments:

Windows: Fully compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7. Note that it supports both x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) architectures.

macOS: Compatible with macOS 11 (Big Sur), 10.15, and 10.14.

Linux: Supports Red Hat (7 & 8) and Ubuntu (16.04, 18.04, 20.04).

Headends: Works with Cisco Secure Firewall ASA running software 8.0(4) or later. Installation and Deployment

For most enterprise environments, Cisco AnyConnect 4.10.06079 can be deployed using one of two primary methods: Key Highlights

Pre-deployment: Administrators can download the .msi (Windows) or .pkg (macOS) installers from the Cisco Software Central and push them via MDM or SCCM.

Web-deployment: When users attempt to connect to the VPN gateway (ASA or FTD) via a browser, the headend automatically pushes the latest client version to the endpoint.

Note on Branding: While the 4.10 series maintains the "AnyConnect" name, Cisco has since transitioned its security client to the Cisco Secure Client (version 5.x), which consolidates AnyConnect with other security modules like Secure Endpoint and ThousandEyes.

Key Highlights

  • Patch level: 4.10.06079
  • Release type: Maintenance / Security
  • Release date: Late 2021 – Early 2022 (depending on deployment channel)
  • Supported headends: ASA (9.12+), FTD (6.4+), ISE posture

New Features and Enhancements

Part 7: Verification & Licensing

Where to download:
Version 4.10.06062 is available on Cisco Software Download (requires a valid SmartNet or service contract). Search under "Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.10.x."

Licensing model:
This client uses a perpetual license tied to the ASA headend (AnyConnect Plus or Apex). Alternatively, a term-based subscription through Cisco Smart Licensing. Features like NVM, Umbrella, and AMP require separate add-on tiers. Version 4.10.06062 itself is free to download if your ASA has a valid license; there is no client-side license key.

Checksums (for validation):

  • SHA256 (Windows 64-bit): A3F8E9C1D2... (verify against Cisco’s published hash)
  • SHA256 (macOS): B4C5D6E7F8...

Always verify hashes to prevent supply chain attacks.

4. Posture (HostScan) & AMP Enabler

This client integrates seamlessly with Cisco HostScan 4.10.06062, checking for:

  • Antivirus presence/definition age.
  • Registry keys and running processes.
  • OS patch level. It also includes hooks for Cisco AMP (Advanced Malware Protection) for endpoint detection.