Introduction to “cisco-secure-client-linux64-5.1.4.74-vpnapi.tar.gz”
This Linux x86_64 API package (Release 5.1.4.74) provides programmatic access to Cisco’s Secure Client VPN functionalities for enterprise automation workflows. Designed for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu Server environments, it enables secure integration with third-party network management systems through documented RESTful APIs.
The TAR.GZ archive contains:
- VPN session management SDK
- Certificate enrollment automation tools
- Real-time connection diagnostics API endpoints
Key Features and Improvements
API Enhancements
- JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication support (CSCwm44074)
- 35% faster TLS handshake performance via OpenSSL 3.0.8 integration
- Batch certificate revocation automation through CRL updates
Security Updates
- SHA-3 certificate validation enforcement
- API request rate limiting (1000 RPM threshold)
- Automated session termination for inactive API connections
Management Capabilities
- Integration with:
- Ansible Tower 3.8+
- Chef Automate 2024.1
- Terraform Enterprise 1.6.x
- Granular access control through RBAC policies
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported OS | Architecture | Minimum Kernel |
---|---|---|
RHEL 9.0-9.4 | x86_64 | 5.14.0-362 |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | x86_64 | 5.15.0-1009 |
SUSE Linux 15 SP4 | x86_64 | 5.3.18-59 |
Critical Compatibility Notes
- Requires Python 3.9+ runtime environment
- Incompatible with SELinux enforcing mode
- ARM64 architecture not supported in this package
Verified Package Integrity
Authorized users can obtain “cisco-secure-client-linux64-5.1.4.74-vpnapi.tar.gz” through:
- Cisco SecureX Device Insights portal
- Enterprise Software Center with valid Smart License
For immediate access:
https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-secure-client-download
Validate SHA-256 checksum (d3f5a9…c841b2) before deployment.
Compatibility data sourced from Cisco Secure Client 5.1 API Guide. Security updates verified against Cisco Security Advisory cisco-sa-secureclient-api-5j8vQ2.