Anyconnect versus Mobility client

ethutchinson · ‎04-13-2015

What are the advantages/disadvantages to using the Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client versus the Anyconnect client image that is on my firewall. We have been transitioning to the Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client because of it's ease of use. I want to make sure we aren't compromising our security in any way by doing this.

Marvin Rhoads · ‎04-13-2015

The older AnyConnect client software did not include as many optional modules (Network Access, ISE Posture, etc.) as the new AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

Even if you're only using the VPN module, the later versions also patch lots of bugs (including security-related ones) and add support for the latest OS versions.

Note that moving from version 3.x to 4.x requires a (no cost) migration license. Assuming you have support on your ASA, you are entitled to run the latest 3.x images without a migration license.